Product Releases
Preoperative Skin Prep
February 9, 2006 4:27 am | Medi-Flex Hospital Products, Inc. | CommentsBooth # 5228 • Two percent chlorhexidine and 70 percent isopropyl alcohol ChloraPrep® preoperative skin prep is now available in a 10.5 mL applicator with ScrubTeal™ tint. ChloraPrep’s combination of chlorhexidine and alcohol produces better immediate, residual and cumulative bacterial activity than alcohol, PVP, and aqueous CHG.
Chemical Exposure Monitors
February 9, 2006 4:27 am | Kem Medical Products Corp. | CommentsBooth # 4064 • Kem Medical offers a complete line of safety products to protect healthcare professionals, including dosimeters (badges), alarm monitors, leak testers, neutralizers, spill kits. The monitoring badges accurately measure, document, and reduce exposure to toxic healthcare chemicals such as sterilant and high level disinfectants, anesthesia gases, and laboratory orthopedic chemicals.
High-Capacity Surgical Table
February 9, 2006 4:27 am | Getinge USA, Inc. | CommentsBooth # 3023 • The MAQUET Alphamaxx Surgical Table is designed to accommodate all types of laparoscopic procedures. With a 1,000-pound weight capacity and full articulation in both normal and reverse modes, the Alphamaxx can help OR Managers to meet the dual challenge of patient ergonomics and bariatric procedure scheduling.
Fluid Warming Cabinet
February 9, 2006 4:27 am | Enthermics Medical Systems | CommentsBooth # 1346 • The EC230L counter-top fluid warmer offers a 12-liter capacity and features two selectable operating modes, Injection or Irrigation, each with its own automatically selected warming range. The deluxe electronic control provides a set-point lock, and the unit maintains a ۭ-degree accuracy.
Focusable Surgery Lights
February 8, 2006 12:39 pm | Skytron | CommentsStellar Surgical Lighting provides focusable lighting control with advanced VSRD (Vertical Segmented Reflector Design) Optics for direct sterile surgeon control, with Lightheads never having to be repositioned during the surgical case. Stellar’s VSRD Optics provide high intensity and extended depth of field for even the deepest cavity without glare, along with cool, shadow-free illumination for every procedure.
Light & Camera System
February 8, 2006 12:39 pm | Medical Illumination International | CommentsBooth # 4303 • Medical Illumination International now offers two additions to their System One line of surgery lighting equipment. Along with the well-established S2 surgery light is the all new S1 Surgery “satellite” and P1 Video Camera. The S1 satellite is perfectly suited as a companion light to the S2 and can be configured in any combination for Duo or Trio head models, as well as a Solo mount for smaller applications.
Major Surgical Light
February 8, 2006 12:39 pm | Getinge USA, Inc. | CommentsThe ALM X'TEN major surgical light is designed to provide optimal illumination performance for a wide range of surgeries in a unique, compact design. The light incorporates a proprietary cross-shaped lighthead ideal for laminar flow, and it is easy to position. Patented dichroic mirror and micro-lens technology deliver thousands of diverging light beams to create a homogeneous distribution of light and efficient heat management over the entire surgical site.
Surgical Hand Rub
February 8, 2006 12:35 pm | Medline Industries, Inc. | CommentsMedline is now distributing Sterillium® Rub, a powerful surgical hand rub. Made with a blend of emollients that help hydrate the skin, Sterillium helps prevent drying and irritation. Sterillium's versatile LX10 dispensing system allows for customized dispensing for a variety of hospital applications.
Arm Positioner
February 8, 2006 12:35 pm | CommentsThe Kross Arm Support features endless positioning possibilities. This support is ideal for arm, chair, prone, lateral, and neuro procedure positioning, and doubles as a well-leg positioner. Constructed of highest quality aluminum and stainless steel components, the Kross Arm Support is durable and lightweight.
Surgical Prep Products
January 20, 2006 4:28 am | Healthpoint | CommentsAlcohol-based, Zinc Pyrithione (ZPT)-preserved products can provide the strategic defense needed to assist in reducing the number of post-surgery biofilm infections. The Alcohol-based formulation preserved with ZPT is the basis of HEALTHPOINT's patented Trizenol™ technology used in the company's preoperative patient skin preparation system products.
Fluid Resistant Visor Mask
January 20, 2006 4:28 am | Kimberly-Clark Health Care | CommentsThe Kimberly-Clark FLUIDSHIELD™ Surgical Mask with Anti-Glare Visor allows the wearer to maintain a clear line of vision and provides protection from splashing and spraying of blood and body fluids. The new latex-free visor mask is fluid resistant, fog-free and reduces glare by 50 percent over the company’s previous visor mask.
Personal Infection Control Kit
January 20, 2006 4:28 am | Health Care Logistics | CommentsThe Personal Protection Belt provides instant access to infection control tools such as gloves, tissues, and surface wipes, allowing healthcare workers to sanitize hands or workstations without going to the supply closet. The belt features removable hook and loop pockets, holsters, and pouches allowing workers to keep a variety of supplies ready for on-the-spot use.
Sanitizer/Solidifier
January 20, 2006 4:28 am | Metrex | CommentsPremiCide solidifies and sanitizes in one process. It is delivered through the PremiGuard cap, a closed delivery system that prevents potential splashing, spilling, and aerosolization of infectious liquid medical waste. Also available is Canister Express solidifying beads that quickly solidifies blood and other body fluids from medical procedures.
Helping the Pictures to Tell the Tale
January 12, 2006 10:56 am | CommentsMedical records and the documentation of surgical procedures are not what they used to be. Hand-written notes and, occasionally, a few grainy photos used to be enough. Of course, with surgery advancing in leaps and bounds, the surgical documentation process must also keep up with the times. With so many procedures currently being performed through minimally invasive surgery, a digital image is often the only view a surgeon can get of the actual surgical site.
Articular Cartilage Probe
January 12, 2006 10:44 am | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | CommentsThe GLIDER™ Articular Cartilage Probe is a minimally invasive device for treating articular cartilage disease. The GLIDER probe's proprietary design features a pivoting head that emits radiofrequency (RF) energy as it follows the contoured surfaces of the joint. Through controlled application of energy, it restores smoothness to a damaged cartilage surface while preserving the maximum amount of healthy tissue.
