Fluid Control Floor Mat
October 11, 2007 11:29 am | Bass Medical, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsBASS Medical has added the BASS “FIN” to its line of fluid control products. The BASS Fluid Control System is used for arthroscopies and other “wet” procedures to keep the Operating Room floor dry. The BASS “FIN” is a smaller (22-inch by 16-inch) version of the BASS without suction. It can attach to the BASS to form an L-shape in order to keep fluid off the floor during lateral and beach chair positioned arthroscopies or can be used by itself anywhere fluid control is needed.
LISTED UNDER: Fluid Waste Management ProductsCutting With Care
May 14, 2007 6:51 am | Product Releases | CommentsEven in the hands of the most experienced and skillful surgeon, a scalpel is still a dangerous piece of equipment—a razor sharp steel blade sticking out from a slender and occasionally slippery handle. As careful as the surgeon or OR nurse may be, given the frequency that scalpels are used in surgery, the risk of an injury and possibly infection from a used or dirty blade is quite pervasive.
LISTED UNDER: Safety ScalpelsFluid Waste Management System
May 14, 2007 6:46 am | MD Technologies, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsEnviron-mate™ DM6000 Series Suction-Drain™ Systems offer low-cost, practical solutions to fluid waste management concerns. The compact, wall-mounted units collect fluid directly from the suction field and dispose of it directly into the sanitary sewer. The healthcare staff is isolated from exposure to suctioned fluids, and cost is minimized due to reduced requirements for disposable supplies.
LISTED UNDER: Fluid Waste Management ProductsScalpel Blade Disposal System
January 12, 2007 9:59 am | Myco Medical | Product Releases | CommentsThe Qlicksmart® Cassette 3-in-1 delivers safe, quick and cheap removal of scalpel blades from traditional handles used in surgery. Compatible with 300 combinations of blades and handles, this system can help reduce the risk of injury and infection associated with used sharps. Once the blade is removed, it is stored in its own transparent cartridge for safe counting and disposal.
LISTED UNDER: Sharps Disposal ProductsLiquid Waste Disposal System
October 11, 2006 7:10 am | Bemis Health Care | Product Releases | CommentsThe Quick-Drain™ Systems provide safe and cost-effective disposal of liquid infectious waste. Two separate systems utilize both Bemis Hi-Flow Rigid Suction Canisters and Bemis Quick-Fit™ Suction Liners. These systems quickly drain infectious waste into the sanitary sewer at a rate of 500cc per second, saving staff time.
LISTED UNDER: Fluid Waste Management ProductsSafety Scalpel
September 13, 2006 12:30 pm | Bd | Product Releases | CommentsBooth # 1529A • The BD Bard-Parker™ Protected Blade System, which features reusable metal handles and protected surgical blades, is now manufactured in additional sizes. The product is now available in size 20 through 23 protected surgical blades with a compatible size 4 safety handles. The company also offers the same safety shield design in a full line of disposable scalpels.
LISTED UNDER: Safety ScalpelsSharps Disposal Container
June 15, 2006 5:43 am | Bemis Health Care | Product Releases | CommentsBemis SharpSentinel™ sharps disposal containers are designed for the safety of both patients and staff. A variety of sizes allow staff to select the right unit for the application. Eight- and Eleven-gallon containers are ideal for use in the OR for disposal of oversize syringes, laparoscopic instruments, trocars, and other large infectious waste items.
LISTED UNDER: Sharps Disposal ProductsHands-Free Sharps Disposal Containers
June 15, 2006 5:43 am | Health Care Logistics | Product Releases | CommentsHorizontal Entry Sharps Containers give health care workers the luxury of hands-free sharps disposal and reduce needlestick injuries. These containers feature a safety chamber that rotates when weighted and safely releases sharps into the container, preventing the need for excessive handling of these hazardous materials.
LISTED UNDER: Sharps Disposal ProductsScalpel Blade Removal System
June 15, 2006 5:35 am | Quanta Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsThe QlickSmart Single-Handed Scalpel Blade Removal System protects surgical nurses from exposure to dangerous cuts and contaminants when removing the blades from scalpels. This system allows nurses to simply direct the blade into a mounted disposable cartridge with one hand, listen for the click, and then pull out the scalpel.
LISTED UNDER: Sharps Disposal ProductsColby Manufacturing Corporation
April 12, 2006 10:43 am | Colby Manufacturing Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsFinally, a better solution for protecting selected areas from fluid waste. Introducing the new WaterBoom™ Quiet Floor Suction Strip, the most effective way to stop the flow of fluid waste on your operating room floor. The WaterBoom™ Quiet Floor Suction Device is a convenient, effective means of controlling infectious waste fluid generated during wet procedures.
LISTED UNDER: Fluid Waste Management ProductsHepatitis & Barrier Protection Education Module
April 12, 2006 10:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsAnsell recently announced the availability of a new education module for healthcare professionals entitled Understanding Hepatitis and the Appropriate Barrier Protection . The self-study module, which is available at no charge, has been developed for use by professionals who are responsible for or involved in establishing institutional policy and procedure, educating healthcare personnel, maintaining regulatory compliance (OSHA, ADA, CDC), and overall employee health and infection control services.
LISTED UNDER: SafetyRadiation Safety Education Module
April 12, 2006 10:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsAnsell recently released a new self-study educational module for healthcare professionals. Entitled Basic Considerations of Radiation Safety and Barrier Protection , this module addresses staff, patient, and healthcare issues associated with high radiation exposure situations. The self-study module, which is available at no charge, has been developed for use by professionals who are responsible for or involved in high-radiation exposure environments.
LISTED UNDER: SafetyElectrical Fire Prevention Products
February 9, 2006 4:29 am | Post Glover Lifelink | Product Releases | CommentsNFPA code-compliant Isolated Power Systems provide electrical fault protection required in “wet” operating room settings. The power systems isolate faults while continuing to supply power to vital medical equipment, an integrated alarm provides notification for quick fault correction. Isolated Power Systems are available in basic or dual voltage models as well as a model specifically designed for use in laser procedures.
LISTED UNDER: Fluid Resistant ProductsFluid Capture Device
February 9, 2006 4:27 am | Promethean Medical Tech. Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsBooth # XXXX • The Promethean Fluid Control Island® is a patented, proactive device designed to capture and contain fluids lost from the patient and instrumentation during scope procedures. It is a combination drape and collection vessel that rests on the floor, uses existing hospital wall suction, and immediately evacuates fluids for measurement before they hit the floor.
LISTED UNDER: Fluid Waste Management ProductsScalpel Blade Remover
December 13, 2005 2:09 am | Myco Medical | Product Releases | CommentsThe Qlicksmart Scalpel Blade Remover is a safe, convenient, compatible, and extremely easy to use device. The flask and mounting bracket which is fixed either to a bench, a wall or a trolley offers healthcare personnel a safe alternative to conventional scalpel blade removal. The scalpel handle and blade is inserted into the slot in the flask and advanced until the ‘CLICK’ is heard.
LISTED UNDER: Sharps Disposal Products
