iDrive Ultra Powered Stapling System
September 25, 2012 6:30 am | Covidien | Product Releases | CommentsCovidien has introduced the iDrive Ultra Powered Stapling System. The system is a fully powered, reusable, battery-operated endoscopic surgical stapler. Featuring one-handed push-button operation, it eliminates manual firing force and improves maneuverability when compared to traditional endomechanical staplers.
LISTED UNDER: StaplersWECK EFx Endo Fascial Closure System
September 12, 2012 7:53 am | Teleflex Medical | Product Releases | CommentsTeleflex introduces the WECK EFx Endo fascial closure system which is designed to minimize complications and costs associated with post-operative port-site herniation by providing reproducible, uniform closure. The tapered body designed is made to accommodate various port-site dimateres, and the guide channels reduce the risk of needle stick injury.
LISTED UNDER: Skin Closure DevicesVertessa Mesh
August 21, 2012 7:04 am | Caldera Medical, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsCaldera Medical has introduced a polypropylene mesh designed specifically for use in sacrocolpopexy procedures. The pore size of approximately 1000 microns is designed for maximal macrophage movement and tissue ingrowth. The lightweight and thin material provides suture pull-out force of 11.8 pounds.
LISTED UNDER: Synthetic Hernia MeshWittmann Patch
July 30, 2012 5:01 am | Starsurgical, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsStarsurgical, Inc. offers the Wittmann Patch, a temporary adjustable hook and loop mesh for closing acute open abdomens and giant ventral hernias. It prevents lateral retraction, restores midline anatomy and avoids component separation and bridging mesh. A bolster placement technique preserves the midline fascia for final closure.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsGORE BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement
July 27, 2012 4:49 am | W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsW.L. Gore and Associates has introduced GORE BIO-A® Tissue Reinforcement, a uniquely designed web of biocompatible synthetic polymers that are gradually absorbed by the body. Its 3D matrix of open, interconnected pores facilitates cell infiltration and tissue generation, leaving no permanent material behind.
LISTED UNDER: Hernia MeshAQUACEL Foam Dressing
July 27, 2012 4:39 am | Convatec | Product Releases | CommentsConvaTec, has introduced the AQUACEL® foam dressing, a product that combines a soft absorbent foam pad with the benefits of the AQUACEL interface which maintains a moist wound environment and prevents lateral spread of fluids. It has a waterproof barrier that allows for the evaporation of excess moisture and protection against viral and bacterial penetration.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsVitaMesh Blue
July 25, 2012 7:20 am | Proxy Biomedical Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsProxy Biomedical Inc.’s VitaMesh™ Blue Lightweight Macroporous PP Surgical Mesh is an implant suitable for different types of facial defects. Vitamesh Blue provides the compliance and healed strength characteristics of a large pore monofilament polypropylene mesh with handling and biocompatibility attributes in one implant of lightweight condensed polypropylene.
LISTED UNDER: Synthetic Hernia MeshSTAR Patch
July 20, 2012 10:46 am | Novamedicus | Product Releases | CommentsNovomedicus’s STAR Patch is anadjustable fascial expander prosthesis for the temporary bridging of abdominal wall incisions where primary closure is not possible and/or repeat abdominal entries are necessary. The device enables temporary closure of the abdominal cavity, prevents exogenous contamination of the wound and permits exact measurements of peritoneal fluid loss.
LISTED UNDER: Hernia MeshXCM Biologic
July 20, 2012 4:57 am | Depuy Mitek, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsSynthes Inc. has launched the XCM BiologicTM Tissue Matrix, a non-crosslinked porcine dermis. The XCM disinfects the tissue, inactivates viruses and removes cells while maintaining natural extracellular matrix components and minimizing damage to the tissue architecture. XCM is ready-to-use, right out of the package with no hydrating or rinsing required.
LISTED UNDER: Hernia MeshIV Clear Film Dressing
July 16, 2012 10:47 am | Covalon Technologies Ltd. | Product Releases | CommentsCovalon Technologies Ltd. has announced IV Clear™, a breakthrough antimicrobial silicone adhesive film dressing designed for securing vascular intravenous access devices. IV Clear combines the comfort of skin-friendly silicone adhesive technology with the advanced antimicrobial protection of two gold-standard antimicrobial agents– chlorhexidine and silver.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & DressingsMatriStem
July 13, 2012 12:21 pm | Acell Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsACell, Inc. offers MatriStem® products that aim to maintain and support a healing environment through constructive remodeling, leaving new tissue where scar tissue formation is normally expected. Comprised of naturally-occurring urinary bladder matrix, MatriStem maintains an intact epithelial basement membrane.
LISTED UNDER: Hernia MeshMoldable Technology Skin Barriers
June 29, 2012 7:12 am | Convatec | Product Releases | CommentsConvaTec has announced observational study results showing that use of ConvaTec Moldable Technology™ Skin Barriers helped to maintain skin integrity and improve peristomal skin issues in stoma patients. ConvaTec Moldable Technology™ Skin Barriers with Rebounding Memory Technology™ are the only skin barriers with a patented tri-laminate construction that actively adjusts to the shape and contours of the stoma.
LISTED UNDER: Skin Closure DevicesV-Loc Knotless Suturing Device
June 20, 2012 4:50 am | Covidien | Product Releases | CommentsCovidien has announced the latest addition to its growing bariatric surgery portfolio of products and services, the V-Loc™ knotless suturing device. This device is now available as a reload that works with the company’s proprietary Endo Stitch™ and SILS™ Stitch suturing devices for multi-port and single-port laparoscopic surgery.
LISTED UNDER: SuturesEndo GIA Radial Reload
June 4, 2012 7:21 am | Covidien | Product Releases | CommentsCovidien has launched the Endo GIA™ Radial Reload with Tri-Staple™ technology. The Radial Reload is the newest addition to Covidien’s line of stapling products featuring Tri-Staple technology and the latest innovation in the Company’s growing colorectal surgery device portfolio.
LISTED UNDER: StaplersAdhesive Film Dressing
May 15, 2012 7:08 am | Covalon Technologies Ltd. | Product Releases | CommentsCovalon Technologies Ltd. has announced USFDA approval of IV Clear, an antimicrobial silicone adhesive film dressing designed for securing vascular intravenous access devices. IV Clear has bonded two antimicrobials--chlorhexidine and silver--into the actual adhesive of the soft and non-sensitizing silicone that allows the clear film dressing to comfortably secure vascular access devices to the skin while providing antimicrobial protection for up to 7 days.
LISTED UNDER: Bandages & Dressings
