Product Releases
Equipment Holders
June 10, 2005 10:36 am | CommentsSelf-adhesive STRIP-T’S™ hold and organize all surgical tubes, scopes, and instruments any place on the surgical field. These inexpensive devices can hold equipment for less than the cost of tape, pouches or drapes. The STRIP-T’S also reduce the cost of replacing tubes, costly disposable suctions, surgical scopes and Bovies which tend to fall from the operative field.
Fiber Optic Headlight System
June 10, 2005 10:36 am | Bfw, Inc. | CommentsThe Maxenon™ Xi 300 system includes the HighBeam TriLens Fiber Optic Headlight, which provides an adjustable spot covering twice the area (at a 16 inch working distance) of other comparable headlights. Lightweight, and with a distinctive low profile, the High Beam provides brilliant uniform light and is available with two new headband options: Classic or Sport.
Surgical Instrument Surgeons
June 10, 2005 10:35 am | CommentsThere is an ancient Chinese proverb that states, “To do good work, one must first have good tools.” Naturally, as is the intent of a proverb, there is a deeper meaning to the words than simply the surface text, and the Confucian implications of the statement could well be debated ad nauseam in college dormitories around the globe.
Covective Warming System
June 10, 2005 10:34 am | Smiths Medical North America-Patient Monitoring | CommentsThe EQUATOR® Convective Warming System provides Controlled Convective Warming™ in a compact design. The patented temperature control system ensures the desired therapy setting, while the high air flow distributes the heat across the blanket. Snuggle Warm® Convective Warming Blankets are soft, flexible and durable, and cover a variety of clinical applications including partial and full body warming for all applications.
Patient Warming Blanket
June 10, 2005 10:34 am | Arizant Healthcare Inc. | CommentsBair Hugger Underbody Series blankets are designed to surround patients with forced-air warming while providing clinicians with the flexibility and full patient access necessary for pediatric and adult surgical patients. The lightweight, disposable and latex-free Underbody Series blankets are constructed of durable materials and the patented blanket designs feature fluid outlets to minimize pooling on the blanket’s surface.
Whole Body Hypothermia System
June 10, 2005 10:34 am | Cincinnati Sub-Zero | CommentsCSZ’s Head Wrap and patient vest provide an effective non invasive method of whole body cooling. The Head Wrap has been instrumental in studies utilizing mild hypothermia to treat patients suffering from head trauma, post M.I. and Stroke. It was to design to promote rapid cooling to help reduce brain swelling.
ICU Equipment Carrier
June 10, 2005 10:34 am | Skytron | CommentsThe Ergon Tandem ICU Skyboom delivers critical care monitors, equipment and services to the bedside without clutter, freeing up headwall access to the patient for physicians, nursing and respiratory care providers. This equipment boom places equipment and services within easy reach on either side of the patient, while eliminating equipment foot print.
Video Intubation System
June 10, 2005 10:34 am | Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc. | CommentsThe DCI (direct coupler interface) Video Intubation System was developed to perform visually controlled airway intubations in virtually any medical or emergency setting. It provides the advantages of advanced technology while delivering remarkable image clarity. The system allows direct coupling of the imaging camera to the optical system of the endoscope.
Portable Oxygen Delivery Systems
June 10, 2005 10:34 am | Responsive Respiratory | CommentsThese new portable O 2 delivery systems are designed for long term care facilities, hospitals or emergency response. This self contained cylinder/regulator unit is easily transported and provides cylinder status at a glance. Operation is simple as just selecting the desired patient delivery flow.
Fistula Repair Device
June 10, 2005 10:33 am | Cook Surgical | CommentsThe Surgisis® AFP™ Fistula Plug is the firstsurgical device specifically designed for the repair of fistulas. A fistula, an abnormal channel that develops between body organs, most commonly occurring from the intestine to an opening in the skin, can be painful and seriously impact a patient’s quality of life.
Skin Closure Device
June 10, 2005 10:33 am | Incisive Surgical, Inc. | CommentsThe INSORB®|20 Subcuticular Skin Stapler is now available to the obstetrics and gynecological market, offering women a comfortable, convenient and cosmetic choice for their cesarean section and abdominal hysterectomy surgeries. The INSORB|20 offers the speed of metal skin staplers with the cosmetic results and comfort of sutures.
Conforming Bandage
June 10, 2005 10:33 am | Deroyal | CommentsThe Apex™, a conforming gauze bandage, Apex is just the latest in the DeRoyal family of advanced wound care products. Apex is a one-ply polyester and rayon blend that conforms easily to body contours, stretches and clings to itself. Highly absorbent, it maintains its conformability when wet and remains in place even when saturated with drainage.
Continuous Temperature Monitor
June 10, 2005 10:33 am | Rg Medical Diagnostics | CommentsThe DataTherm® Continuous Temperature Monitor is an affordable (under $200.00), compact, portable, dual scale continuous temperature monitor. Designed with a 39-inch sensor probe for axillary or rectal application, and a temperature monitoring range of 63 degrees F to 113 degrees F, the DataTherm is ideal for monitoring surgical patients at risk for hypothermia.
Patient Response Monitor
June 10, 2005 10:33 am | Koven Technology Inc. | CommentsThe B-SMART® sensory motor activated response timer is designed for use with patients undergoing conscious sedation or regional anesthesia. It evaluates neurological status by monitoring a patient’s ability to detect and respond to a timed series of vibratory and auditory stimuli. Attending personnel are instantly alerted to potential problems.
Anesthesia Systems
June 10, 2005 10:33 am | Dre, Inc. - Medical And Surgical Equipment | CommentsAll Integra SP Anesthesia Systems are MRI-Compatible 3-gas machines designed for low-flow anesthesia. The ventilator, vaporizer(s), and absorber can all be customized to meet specific needs. An added benefit of these systems is that they only require two preventive maintenances per year, as opposed to the usual four.
