Product Demo: Auto-Retractable Safety Scalpel
January 6, 2011 4:30 am | Videos | CommentsThe OMT™ Safety Scalpel is a new safety scalpel with much improved functionality and design over the many conventional scalpels. The auto-retractable Safety Scalpel differs from the conventional scalpels because it provides protection from an exposed blade and has a permanent lock function.
LISTED UNDER: Safety ScalpelsSelecting A Fluid Management System
October 13, 2010 7:17 am | by Bill Merkle, MD Technologies inc. | MD Technologies, Inc. | Articles | CommentsThe following important factors and recommendations are provided to assist in selection of a fluid management system for your facility. Important Factors Infection prevention should have highest priority in performing medical procedures. Risk of exposure to infectious fluids increases with each added step in disposal process.
LISTED UNDER: Fluid Waste Management ProductsFluid Waste Control
October 4, 2010 3:12 pm | Boehringer Laboratories Inc. | Articles | CommentsWhat should surgical professionals consider when purchasing fluid waste control products to ensure infection control and staff safety in the OR? Kevin Klocek Marketing Manager www.boehringerlabs.com October 6, 2010 Suction is used in the OR not only for surgical field clearance but also airway management, blood salvage and tissue stabilization.
LISTED UNDER: Fluid Waste Management ProductsPurchasing Fluid Waste Products
October 4, 2010 6:55 am | Multisorb Technologies | Articles | CommentsRussell D’Anna Business Development Leader, Spill Control Multisorb Technologies, Inc. www.multisorb.com October 4, 2010 There are several key points to remember when purchasing fluid waste control products to prevent occupational exposure when capturing the bio-waste inside of OR unit suction canisters.
LISTED UNDER: Fluid Waste Management ProductsPrevent Infection And Keep Staff Safe
October 1, 2010 6:51 am | by Kathy Sheerin Vice President of Marketing, Flagship Surgical, LLC www.flagshipsurgical.com | Flagship Surgical, Llc | Articles | CommentsWhat should surgical professionals consider when purchasing fluid waste control products to ensure infection control and staff safety in the OR? October 1, 2010 The two biggest concerns in every OR are the prevention of infection and the safety of the workers.
LISTED UNDER: Fluid Waste Management ProductsFluid Waste Management In The OR
September 28, 2010 8:27 am | Articles | CommentsMary Hannon, Aspen Surgical Director of Marketing Falls are a leading cause of work-related injuries and deaths. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 235,419 falls occurred in 2009, with an estimated 579 of those falls resulting in fatality.
LISTED UNDER: Fluid Waste Management ProductsManaging Fluid Waste
September 22, 2010 6:49 am | Bemis Health Care | Articles | CommentsManaging infectious fluid waste in the OR is a major concern for both patients and healthcare professionals. Fluid must be contained properly and disposed of safely to protect the staff and comply with the facility’s infection control policy. A fluid waste management system should be safe and efficient but still provide the user the ability to manage volume loss.
LISTED UNDER: Fluid Waste Management ProductsEngineered Sharps Injury Prevention (ESIP) Products
September 16, 2010 1:20 pm | Product Releases | CommentsSharps injuries in the surgical setting are on the rise. In order to increase staff safety and help avoid costly regulatory fines, Sandel Medical Industries has developed an entire line of sharps injury prevention products. Neutral Zone: A disposable friction drape designed to eliminate the hand-to-hand transfer of sharps instruments.
LISTED UNDER: Safety ScalpelsMat Absorbs Surgical Fluid
June 9, 2010 8:18 am | Product Releases | CommentsAspen Surgical announces a new addition to the company’s Fluid Management Line: the SurgiSafe® CinchMat™. According to the company, the product combines effective absorbency with an easier way to handle the mat during disposal. Additional features include: The top layer that has superior wicking ability to quickly absorb fluids to prevent pooling and splashing.
LISTED UNDER: Fluid Waste Management ProductsKeep Floors Free Of Fluids
June 9, 2010 8:18 am | Avec Scientific Design | Product Releases | CommentsAvec Scientific Design offers fluid control products for alleviating fluids on the floor in the OR, scrub area or trauma areas. The Quick Wick Absorbent Mats are made of super absorbent fibers locking in fluids to help keep floors dry, protecting staff from injuries, and to prevent contamination.
LISTED UNDER: Fluid Waste Management ProductsFluid Collection And Disposal Station
June 8, 2010 7:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe ORwell™ Fluid Collection and Disposal System from Cardinal Health is a clean and simple solution for the safe handling of high-volume surgical fluid waste. According to the company, the system provides: Enhanced clinician and patient safety. Reduction of the potential for cross contamination.
LISTED UNDER: Fluid Waste Management ProductsReusable Transposal Canisters
June 8, 2010 7:36 am | Dornoch Medical Systems Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsReusable Transposal canisters from Dornoch Medical Systems replace disposables everywhere they are used in a facility. Two sizes are available – 1800 and 2800cc. Each canister collector body is made of high-impact resistant polycarbonate plastic with an expected life of five-years.
LISTED UNDER: Fluid Waste Management ProductsSemi-Rigid Canisters
June 7, 2010 7:33 am | Deroyal | Product Releases | CommentsDeRoyal SafeLiner Semi-Rigid canisters boast a safe design and offer a reduction in red bag waste. Patented adhesive on the disposable lid keeps fluids secure, preventing costly clean-ups, and providing a spill safe product for all clinicians. A filter technically proven to prevent backflow of aspirated fluids into hospital vacuums is innovative and a part of every canister created by DeRoyal.
LISTED UNDER: Fluid Waste Management ProductsSingle-Use Safety Scalpels
April 5, 2010 6:08 am | Qosina | Product Releases | CommentsQosina offers the Futura® Single-Use Safety Scalpels, (#31210, 31211 and 31215) which have been designed for easy one-handed activation and with automatic retraction. According to the company, the scalpels offer: Blade sizes (#10, #11, and #15) color-coded in green, blue and yellow for easy identification.
LISTED UNDER: Safety ScalpelsCord Companion™
April 5, 2010 6:07 am | Progressive Dynamics Medical | Product Releases | CommentsThe Cord Companion™ is a T-shaped, plastic composite device used in the OR to contain cords and hoses in a collectively streamlined manner. The Cord Companion™ enables surgical staff to maintain a sterile environment, while bringing a new level of safety and sanity to an OR.
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