'Never' Is A Dangerous Word
April 6, 2009 8:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsSurgical professionals are working under increased pressure in the O.R., and having more to do in less time often means an increased risk of making a mistake--even if it's a mistake that should 'never' happen. Technology is the answer in changing that. by Amanda McGowan, Editor, Surgical Products My name is Amanda McGowan and I've taken over as the editor of Surgical Products magazine.
LISTED UNDER: SafetyFluid Waste Disposal System
February 17, 2009 6:06 am | MD Technologies, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Environ-mate™ DM6000 Series Suction-Drain™ Systems for fluid waste disposal provide fluid waste management for Surgery, Endoscopy and SPD/Utility Room applications. The compact, wall-mounted Environ-mate eliminates costs of both disposable supplies and waste disposal, offering substantial savings.
LISTED UNDER: Fluid Waste Management ProductsSharps Disposal Containers
January 23, 2009 7:56 am | Bemis Health Care | Product Releases | CommentsBemis SharpSentinel™ Sharps Disposal Containers are offered in a variety of sizes, allowing staff to select the right unit for every 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 ProductsSafety Scalpels
November 12, 2008 12:14 pm | Bd | Product Releases | CommentsThe BD Bard-Parker™ Protected Blade System minimizes the risk of surgical blade injuries without compromise to performance. Designed with the weight and feel that clinicians are accustomed to, the instrument provides easy, one-handed activation of the protective safety shield. With quick assembly and disposal of the protected blade cartridge, this safety-engineered device helps ensure compliance with OSHA standards and federal regulations.
LISTED UNDER: Safety ScalpelsDisposable Sterile Scalpels
November 12, 2008 12:14 pm | Graham-Field Health Products | Product Releases | CommentsFeather® Safeshield™ Disposable Sterile Scalpels are ideal for delicate procedures when precise control is needed. The scalpels feature a rounded plastic grip that fits the hand comfortably and is equipped with a clear protective, retractable shield that helps to reduce injury and disease from contaminated blades.
LISTED UNDER: Safety ScalpelsFluid Collection Strip
October 13, 2008 11:21 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Colby WaterBoom® Quiet Floor Suction Strip provides a solution for protecting designated areas from fluid waste in the OR. This 32-inch strip creates a dam to contain fluids on the floor before they spread and quietly suctions an unlimited amount of fluid waste. It is unobtrusive and can be stepped or rolled over without the loss of suction.
LISTED UNDER: Fluid Waste Management ProductsDisposable Safety Scalpel
May 15, 2008 6:32 am | Bd | Product Releases | CommentsFeaturing high-quality and safety-engineered stainless-steel blades, BD Bard-Parker™ Protected Disposable Scalpels deliver performance without compromising technique. They are designed for simple one-handed activation, with a locking shield that provide protection before and after use. The scalpels are available with a full range of blade and handle sizes to accommodate a wide variety of needs.
LISTED UNDER: Safety ScalpelsFloor Suction System
April 14, 2008 11:47 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Colby WaterBug® Quiet Floor Suction Device is a convenient, effective means for dealing with infectious waste fluid generated during very wet procedures. It suctions unlimited amounts of irrigants, blood, and other body fluids from the floor and has a raised design for easy repositioning.
LISTED UNDER: Fluid Waste Management ProductsPre-Op Hair Clippers
December 17, 2007 4:33 am | Medline Industries, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMediClip™ surgical clippers have several key features that enable safe clipping of hair prior to surgery. The exclusive ergonomic design means greater comfort for the user and the patient. MediClip™ can be used with the wrist in a neutral position while the blade positioning maintains integrity of avoiding patient skin-to-blade contact.
LISTED UNDER: Safety BladesReusable Safety Scalpel Handles
November 13, 2007 6:01 am | Bd | Product Releases | CommentsThe BD Bard-Parker™ Protected Blade System now offers size 4 and 4L reusable safety handles. The size 4 handles are designed to be the same safety design as the #3 safety handle and used with larger protected blades (#20 - #23) for additional procedures. Designed with the weight and feel that clinicians prefer, the instrument provides easy, one-handed activation of the protective safety shield.
LISTED UNDER: Safety ScalpelsSafety Scalpels & Scalpel Blades
November 13, 2007 6:01 am | Personna American Safety Razor Co. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Personna Plus® Surgeon’s Blade features the Personna Medical’s MicroCoated® cutting edge, which is designed to glide with smooth, clean precision and less tissue drag, providing a smoother cut. These blades are available on Personna Plus Disposable Scalpels, on Personna Safety Scalpels and on the Personna Plus Safety Scalpel system.
LISTED UNDER: Safety ScalpelsRetractable Safety Scalpel
November 13, 2007 6:01 am | Shippert Medical Technologies Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsDesigned by a cardiovascular surgeons and safety engineers, the DeRoyal Retractable Safety Scalpel protects healthcare professionals from injury and infection caused by accidental cuts from exposed scalpel blades. These safety scalpels offer a comfortable styling for a variety of hand positions and allow one-hand opening and retraction of the surgical blade for repeated protection during procedures.
LISTED UNDER: Safety ScalpelsDisposable Safety Scalpels
November 13, 2007 6:01 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe disposable Weighted Safety Scalpel™ has a shield that slides over the knife blade when it is not in use. The simple shield covers the knife blade and has a lockable safety shield button (top or bottom) that confirms activation with an audible click. This design feature provides protection for both nurse and surgeon when passing scalpels during surgery and complies with OSHA regulations as a safety-engineered device.
LISTED UNDER: Safety ScalpelsDisposable Sterile Scalpels
November 13, 2007 6:01 am | Graham-Field Health Products | Product Releases | CommentsFeather® Safeshield™ Disposable Sterile Scalpels are ideal for delicate procedures that require precise control. The rounded plastic body of the SUREgrip™ handle fits comfortable in the hand and is designed to reduce injury and disease from contaminated blades. The scalpels are constructed of stainless steel and feature a locking retractable shield.
LISTED UNDER: Safety ScalpelsRetractable Safety Scalpels
November 13, 2007 6:01 am | Myco Medical | Product Releases | CommentsTechno-Cut Plus Retractable Safety Scalpels provide ambidextrous, single-handed operation of the top activated retractable blade for ease of use. Blade size is easily identifiable by the color of the slider. Audible clicks indicate blade position (ie. fully extended, retracted and final lock).
LISTED UNDER: Safety Scalpels
