Product Releases
OB/GYN Solutions
February 9, 2006 4:29 am | Miltex, Inc. | CommentsThe Miltex Monsel’s and Lugol’s solutions are ideal for Colposcopy, LEEP/LLETZ, Laser and Cervical Biopsy applications and are packaged in ready-to-use kits containing twelve 8 ml bottles and swab applicators. Monsel’s is a thickened Ferric Subsulfate solution which acts as a hemostatic agent when applied to surgical sites following biopsy or excision of diseased tissue.
All-Digital Flexible Endoscope
February 9, 2006 4:29 am | Acmi/Circon | CommentsThe all-digital Invisio™ Flexible CystoNephroscope (ICN) provides seven times better resolution, simplicity of use, and lower total cost of ownership versus traditional fiber optic endoscopes. Instead of fiber optic image bundles, large eyepieces, snap-on cameras and high intensity light sources, as found in conventional endoscopes, the ICN employs a proprietary ultra-miniature digital video sensor at the tip of the endoscope and built-in LEDs for illumination.
Power Handpiece Cleaning Handle
February 9, 2006 4:29 am | Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. | CommentsThe Cleaning T-Handle was developed to prevent cleaning detergent and water from damaging the internal components of power handpieces. Previously, technicians were instructed to leave the hose in place, but the T-Handle eliminates the need for the hose and offers a more convenient approach to cleaning.
Mobile Illuminated Magnifier
February 9, 2006 4:29 am | O.C. White Company | CommentsA new Roll-A-Round base provides mobility and space-saving convenience for Prolite® illuminated magnifiers. Most magnifiers are mounted to a table or workbench, but the Roll-A-Round base allows a Prolite magnifier to be instantly moved to wherever cool, natural, full-spectrum lighting and magnification are desired.
Sharps Safety Products
February 9, 2006 4:29 am | CommentsSandel Medical’s “Total Sharps Safety System” is comprised of three products. The disposable Weighted Safety Scalpel™ which has a lockable safety shield that slides over the knife blade when not in use. The Safety Scalpel line has now been expanded to include scalpels with #3 (Long) handle, #4 handle with #20 blade, and Carbon Steel blades.
Instruments Tip Protectors
February 9, 2006 4:29 am | Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. | CommentsSpectrum’s line of tip protectors is available in a variety of sizes and colors. The tip protectors are completely latex free and can be used for general instruments, osteotomes, and laparoscopic instruments.
Ophthalmic Dissector
February 9, 2006 4:29 am | Katena Products, Inc. | CommentsThe Blumenthal Conjunctiva Dissector (K3-1124) for dissection of the trabeculectomy bleb pocket features a very smooth round, 2-mm wide, disc-shaped tip. This specialized tip design permits the surgeon to gently and atraumatically undermine and dissect the bleb pocket in a way that minimizes fibrosis tendencies of the tissue, thus lessening the likelihood of bleb failure.
Ophthalmic Instrument
February 9, 2006 4:29 am | Katena Products, Inc. | CommentsThe Rosenwasser DLEK Shovel (K3-4260) is designed to accommodate the safe and easy insertion of the donor lamella during DLEK. The 4-mm by 8-mm shovel has a retaining rim on two sides to prevent the folded donor lamella from sliding off during insertion. This instrument facilitates an easy insertion process without the fear of crushing the tissue as can be the case with a forceps.
Electrical Fire Prevention Products
February 9, 2006 4:29 am | Post Glover Lifelink | CommentsNFPA code-compliant Isolated Power Systems provide electrical fault protection required in “wet” operating room settings. The power systems isolate faults while continuing to supply power to vital medical equipment, an integrated alarm provides notification for quick fault correction. Isolated Power Systems are available in basic or dual voltage models as well as a model specifically designed for use in laser procedures.
Multiple Power Magnifier
February 9, 2006 4:29 am | Vision Usa | CommentsThe Vision USA Multi Magnifier, THE ZOOMSTER, has eight different powers to choose from Ranging from 3.0 times to 8.0 times. The high quality glass optics spin and open to 2 powers, then rotate to the desired power.
Stainless Steel Ware
February 9, 2006 4:29 am | Miltex, Inc. | CommentsThe Miltex Stainless Steel Ware product family is manufactured using surgical grade stainless steel and is available in various sizes. Stainless steel items include sponge bowls, solution basins, medicine cups, iodine cups, forceps jars, emesis basins, Mayo trays, instrument trays and covers, and dressing jars with covers.
Insufflation Gas Warmer
February 9, 2006 4:29 am | Northgate Technologies Inc. | CommentsThe HUMI-FLOW™ system can dramatically improve the quality of patient care. Designed for use in all laparoscopic surgical procedures, this system provides continuous warmed and humidified CO 2 to the intra-abdominal cavity. HUMI-FLOW incorporates a reusable warmer with an economically priced disposable tubing set.
Articulating Surgical Table
February 9, 2006 4:28 am | Berchtold Corporation | CommentsBooth # 5335 • BERCHTOLD’s OPERON® B 810 surgical table with flexible articulation offers precise patient positioning and maximum weight capacity throughout its entire range of motion. The carbon fiber tabletop and integrated x-ray cassette channel offers optimal imaging with the widest imaging window available.
Orthopedic Table
February 9, 2006 4:28 am | Getinge Usa, Inc. | CommentsBooth # 2607 • The MAQUET Orthostar specialty table articulates and supports patients for all types of trauma and orthopedic procedures including femoral rodding (supine or lateral), tibial nailing, hip pinning and shoulder arthroscopy. Unrestricted C-arm access and radiolucent tabletop with removable shoulder plates provide maximum imaging and surgical team access.
Surgical Positioning Accessories
February 9, 2006 4:27 am | Allen Medical Systems | CommentsBooth # 1937 • Allen Medical Systems develops and markets technologically advanced surgical positioning accessories. New to their extensive product line is the Allen® Spinal System which attaches to existing OR tables for a fraction of the cost of a standard spinal table.
