Product Releases
Laparoscopic Vessel Sealing System
August 22, 2005 9:38 am | Valleylab | CommentsThe multi-function LigaSure™ V sealer/divider instrument dissects, grasps, seals, and divides vessels up to and including 7.0 mm in diameter. Valleylab’s patented vessel sealing technology reforms the collagen in vessel walls and connective tissue into a permanent seal. The LigaSure V minimizes thermal spread to approximately 1.
Laparoscopic Stapler
August 22, 2005 9:38 am | Ethicon Endo-Surgery | CommentsThe Echelon™ 60 ENDOPATH® Stapler delivers hemostasis and a true 60mm staple line. It can be used in laparoscopic weight loss surgery procedures and for laparoscopic colorectal and thoracic procedures. The Echelon 60 ENDOPATH has a revolutionary design with Enhanced Compression that features the combination of a rigid anvil and a new 3-Point Gap Control for consistent staple formation and hemostasis.
Laparoscopic Procedure Cart
August 22, 2005 9:38 am | Intermetro Industries Corporation | CommentsThe Starsys™ Laproscopic Procedure Cart is built to organize and provide ready access to instruments and equipment. An over-bridge and shelf put scopes and light sources at easily accessible heights, keeping the top work surface free to hold instruments. Swingout side storage units increase workspace by 135 percent and provide additional storage space.
Headlight System
August 22, 2005 9:36 am | Prescott'S, Inc. | CommentsPrescott’s is now offering a 300-WATT XENON Headlight System. The 300-watt Xenon LIGHTSOURCE delivers bright, white light that shows the true tissue color. It’s four port turret, which includes a Zeiss/Leica port, provides easy connectivity and adaptability to other instruments. The HEADPIECE features an adjustable headband with lightweight design and an adjustable spot with 10 mm to 100 mm variable light field.
Medical Magnification Task Light
August 22, 2005 9:36 am | Waldmann Lighting | CommentsThe Omnivue medical magnification task light offers an extra- large, fully pivoting, 6.5-inch by 4.25-inch 3d lens which provides 1.75X magnification power and a focal distance of 13.3 inches. A fully rotational head with an attached ball joint provides precise positioning. The Omnivue provides two light levels for medical applications where variable illumination levels help enhance performance.
Surgical Lighting
August 22, 2005 9:36 am | Berchtold Corporation | CommentsBerchtold’s BRITe™ lighting technology produces 50 percent more usable light, with no increase in heat. A 150-watt coated bulb design recycles unwanted IR energy, turning it into useful light. When combined with custom color-correction filters and the company’s polygon reflector, this system delivers uniformly brilliant (up to 160K lux), penetrating, and shadow-free lighting for both large-surface and deep cavity procedures, while maintaining the natural color temperature (4300 Kelvin) for which the CHROMOPHARE® Surgical Lighting series has long been known.
Fiberoptic Headlamp System
August 22, 2005 9:36 am | Teleflex Medical | CommentsTeleflex Medical introduces the latest advancement in O.R. lighting technology. The XenaLight® fiberoptic headlamp system offers brilliant white light that maintains consistent quality and intensity throughout the life of the lamp. Acquisition cost is lower than xenon and the unique XenaLight bulb, with its 1250-hour lamp life, saves time and money.
Light & Monitor System
August 22, 2005 9:36 am | Nuvo Inc. | CommentsThe NUVO Light and Monitor System features total control of all light and image selection functions from controls located in the sterile field. The light also features excellent shadow reduction packaged in a compact, easy-to-position light head as well as a state-of-the-art cooling system to deliver color-correct, ultra-cool light.
Fixed Focus Surgical Light
August 22, 2005 9:36 am | Skytron | CommentsThe Nautilus Series provides high-performance lighting technology, including advanced SWIRL lens design, delivering hundreds of high intensity lighting segments to the surgical field, culminating together to form a rich and vibrant, column of light with extended pattern control and without glare, while retaining deep wound illumination within a uniform 54” column of light.
Surgery Lighting System
August 22, 2005 9:36 am | Medical Illumination International | CommentsThe SYSTEM ONE Orbital series provides all of the features of the Traditional SYSTEM ONE lights, such as four-stage electronic dimming, adjustable pattern size, auto bulb switchover in case of primary bulb failure, and much more, plus the added benefit of continuous rotation from the ceiling center post.
Credit Card For Nursing Professionals
August 22, 2005 9:33 am | National City Bank | CommentsThe Nursing Rewards+ Visa® credit card is a program with choices of personal rewards such as travel and spa treatments, as well as professional rewards such as liability insurance. With every purchase, nursing professionals can earn rewards to redeem for airline tickets, cruises, hotel stays, car rentals, movies and golf tickets.
Antimicrobial Swabs
August 22, 2005 9:33 am | Pdi-Professional Disposables International | CommentsChlorascrub™, a new Chlorhexidine Gluconate-based (CHG) product, features 3.15 percent CHG and 70 percent Isopropyl Alcohol in Swab and Swabstick delivery systems, to address customer demand for ease of use and affordability. Chlorascrub can be used for a variety of antiseptic skin preparation needs such as peripheral IV’s, blood cultures and minor surgical procedures.
Medical Switches
August 22, 2005 9:33 am | Linemaster | CommentsLinemaster’s medical switches are available in custom designs and with modifications to meet specific OEM requirements. Linemaster’s Research and Development has recently manufactured a wireless foot switch that utilizes patented infrared technology. This technology offers new flexibility in design and use for medical customers worldwide.
Surgical Site Marking System
August 22, 2005 9:32 am | Colby Manufacturing Corp. | CommentsThe VeriSite Patient Labeling System features a unique numbering system that is an effective tool for documenting, auditing, surveying, and evidencing compliance with surgical site marking requirements. This numbering system acts as a 'date and time stamp' in the patient's file, substantiating the surgical team's compliance to the facility's policies and procedures.
Bone Cement Hand Tools
August 22, 2005 9:32 am | Whitney Products, Inc. | CommentsDuring total hip and knee replacement surgeries, Whitney Curettes and Sculps tools allow the surgeon to remove excess bone cement quickly with fingertip precision. They are made from a plastic material that is softer than the polished metal surface of the prosthesis, making them less likely to scratch or mar the prosthesis than a metal tool.
