Product Releases
Laparoscopic Doppler Systems
September 12, 2005 2:31 pm | Vascular Technology | CommentsThe VTI Laparoscopic Doppler System is a blood flow detector that compensates for the loss of tactile sensation during laparoscopic procedures by eliminating misunderstandings related to surrounding vascular anatomy. The system's sterile probes fit through standard 5-mm ports, making it easy to use with no special training required.
Surgical Wound Treatment Products
September 12, 2005 2:29 pm | Axiom Medical, Inc. | CommentsAxiom Medical is launching two minimally invasive surgical wound treatment products. The MinEvac™ is a disposable surgical drain system created specifically for small, delicate closed-wound suction applications, including skin-flap procedures. It uses gentle suction to evacuate fluids and keep the skin flap down.
OR Sterilizer
September 12, 2005 2:29 pm | Meddetect, Inc. | CommentsThe OR Rapid Heat Transfer Sterilizer is a dry heat sterilizer designed to provide quick and efficient reprocessing of instruments in the Surgical Services Department, achieving FDA approved sterilized processing (12 Log kill) for unwrapped instruments in 6 minutes and wrapped instruments in 12 minutes.
Head Mounted Display Unit
September 12, 2005 2:29 pm | Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. | CommentsThis hands-free, head mounted display is the first in a series of complements to the company’s Ci System, a computer navigation system for total knee replacement (TKR). The head mounted display, which resembles eyewear, will provide surgeons convenient access to critical navigation data in their field of view as well as on a computer screen while performing TKR procedures with the Ci System.
Speculum Set
August 22, 2005 9:39 am | Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. | CommentsComprised of re-usable, stainless steel vaginal speculums, this convenient and affordable set comes complete with 5 sizes. The set contains one each of a small, medium and large Graves vaginal speculum. Also included is an extra-large (1.5-inche by 6.0-inch) Graves designed especially for obese patients and the virgin speculum measuring a slight 0.
Post-Rhinoplasty Splint
August 22, 2005 9:39 am | Shippert Medical Technologies Corporation | CommentsThe Jiffy™ Splint comes packaged in a clear pack with a colored sheath for easy removal. Once 13 cc of water is injected into the packet, it is inserted into the slot at the top of the Jiffy Heater. The splint is ready in three minutes, but may stay in heater for hours without consequence and still be ready at the exact moment the doctor needs it.
Sponge On A Stick
August 22, 2005 9:39 am | Qosina | CommentsQosina has introduced new sponge on a stick, Part # 13139. The blue polyether foam head is approximately 1-1/2 inches by 1-1/2 inches by 7/8 inch thick. The ribbed polypropylene handle allows for a sure grip while the foam head, attached y adhesive, provides superior strength and durability. Overall length of this sponge on a stick is 6 inches.
Infection Control Training Package
August 22, 2005 9:39 am | Health Care Logistics | CommentsIdeal for Infection Control Directors, the Just Say Nosocomial training package includes a detailed PowerPoint presentation describing the program and offering various talking points; a catalog showcasing HCL’s infection control products; various theme posters for display throughout the facility; a tri-fold infection control brochure; and HCL’s trademarked “Just Say Nosocomial” magnets, hand sanitizer spray pens and silicone bracelets which serve as visible reminders to practice proper hand washing techniques.
Microscope Light
August 22, 2005 9:39 am | Dazor Manufacturing Corp. | CommentsThe HIGHLIGHTER multi-directional LED ring light uses a simple mouse to control the direction of the lights, as well as the intensity and number of LEDs illuminated. This unique new ring light works on all makes of microscopes. By rotating the LED lights in the HIGHLIGHTER, users can view lab samples from multiple angles without ever having to move the specimen being viewed.
Positioning Arms
August 22, 2005 9:39 am | Civco Medical Solutions | CommentsThe CIVCO Assist™ Positioning Arm System is a systematic and reliable system designed to assist in performing interventional procedures in the imaging environment. The CIVCO Assist enables physicians to place and hold instruments while facilitating controlled, accurate treatment when performing ablations, biopsies or other minimally invasive procedures in the CT and ultrasound environment.
Searching For The Safest Port
August 22, 2005 9:39 am | CommentsConMed Corporation’s OnePort Trocar System works as four systems in one. I t started out as a convenient way for gynecologists to perform diagnostic analysis of the female reproductive organs. Now, some twenty-five years later, laparoscopy has extended well beyond gynecology and is becoming the method of choice for countless procedures.
Laparoscopic Suturing System
August 22, 2005 9:38 am | CommentsThe 5-mm Quik-Stitch® Suturing System securely sutures hernia mesh and fixate products with it’s intracorporeal locking Roeder knot. The system allows surgeons to control the placement and tightness of the knot, providing precision and confidence, even in the smallest operative fields. The 5-mm Quik-Stitch offers a variety of suture and needle types and sizes, making it an incredibly versatile endoscopic suturing system.
Low-Temperature Sterilization System
August 22, 2005 9:38 am | Advanced Sterilization Products | CommentsThe STERRAD® NX Sterilization System is a fast low-temperature hydrogen peroxide gas plasma system that enables terminal sterilization of a wide variety of surgical instruments. The system has a standard processing time of 28 minutes, and can also process single-channel flexible endoscopes and semi-rigid uretherscopes in just 38 minutes.
Washer/Disinfector System
August 22, 2005 9:38 am | Steris Corporation | CommentsThe Reliance® Synergy™ Washer/Disinfector is designed to meet the increasing reprocessing needs of hospital CSSDs and ambulatory surgery centers through improved efficiency and reduced utility consumption. The Synergy washer introduces washing system technology to address key customer concerns including shorter cycle times, reduced operating cost, reduced environmental impact, and increased throughput capacity.
Enzymatic Cleaner & Detergent
August 22, 2005 9:38 am | Ruhof Corporation | CommentsNon-sudsing and pH-neutral, Endozime® AW Triple Plus with APA is a two-in-one enzymatic cleaner and detergent. At the calibration value of only a ½-oz. per gallon of water, its unique multi-tiered enzyme formulation guarantees the removal of all bio-burden from surgical instruments, and leaves the inside chambers of washers residue-free.
