Product Releases
Hand Access Laparoscopy System
June 10, 2005 10:33 am | CommentsThe GelPort® XE device combines the technology of the GelSeal® cap with the enhanced circumferential retraction of the Alexis® wound retractor. The GelSeal cap enables unlimited hand exchanges without loss of pneumoperitoneum, while the Alexis retractor provides 360 degrees of atraumatic retraction and protection.
Endoscopic Suturing Device
June 10, 2005 10:33 am | United States Surgical | CommentsThe Autosuture™ ENDO STITCH™ suturing device is designed to simplify endoscopic (running or interrupted) suturing and intracorporeal knot tying. The ENDO STITCH instrument, with its integral needle and suture enables a surgeon to perform most endoscopic procedures without struggling with loose needles and suture.
Equipment Management Boom
June 10, 2005 10:31 am | Compview Medical | CommentsNuBoom™, an integrated Operating Room equipment management solution, provides significant cost and ergonomic benefits over traditional ceiling mounted equipment boom solutions. Incorporating a patent-pending pedestal and boom design, NuBoom provides a precise, ergonomic, 360-degree operating field positioning capability for displays, medical equipment and services.
Warming Blankets
June 10, 2005 10:30 am | Cincinnati Sub-Zero | CommentsCincinnati Sub-Zero’s WarmAir® unit and FilteredFlo® blankets combine to provide patients with safe and effective warming therapy. The WarmAir warming system provides double air filtration, protecting the patient from airborne contaminants. FilteredFlo air blankets conform to the patient’s body to deliver evenly distributed warm air without a hint of blowing air or discomfort.
Transportable Equipment Carrier
June 10, 2005 10:30 am | Skytron | CommentsThe Mini-Dock-IT System provides a compact and easily transportable, detachable equipment carrier equipped with customer preferred MIS equipment and FS Monitor of choice. The Mini-Dock-IT system allows for the quick swapping of video carts per surgeon preference, while adding speedy mobility of transport for equipment where needed most, or from room to room.
Heavy Lifting
May 11, 2005 12:06 pm | CommentsFor decades, a preoccupation with body weight has been ingrained in the American psyche. Over the years, Jane Fonda, Richard Simmons, Tony Little, and the Tae-Bo Guy have been tapping into this obsession and telling the public that happiness and a whole new life awaits for those who are willing to work up a sweat, drop a few pounds, and tone those legs and upper bodies.
LED Light Headset
May 11, 2005 12:05 pm | Vision Usa | CommentsThe Bright Star LED system offers a number of headset viewing options, and features both an adjustable knob and cushioned Head Loupe for greater comfort and convenience. Featuring bright, direct, LED light, dual pivot points, an on/off switch, and powered by AAA batteries (included), the headset is available alone or with +1.
PDA Reference Material
May 11, 2005 12:05 pm | Skyscape Inc. | CommentsThe third edition of The M.D. Anderson Surgical Oncology Handbook (or SurgOnco) is now available in PDA format for instant access at the point of care. Prepared by current and former surgical oncology fellows of the world-renowned M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, this handheld reference is a practical guide to established surgical oncology principles for each organ system.
Exam Gloves
May 11, 2005 12:05 pm | CommentsThe newly developed hand-specific (left/right fitted) Micro-Touch® ErgoGrip™ powder-free latex examination glove features a smooth, anti-slip finish that provides optimal tactile sensitivity similar to that of surgical gloves. Its polymer coating provides excellent dry and damp hand donnability.
Clark Socket
May 11, 2005 12:05 pm | White Star Medical, Inc. | CommentsThis solid stainless steel Clark Socket (Model # CS1116SS) fits all American-made tables with standard 3/8-inch wide by 1-1/8-inch high side rails. The teeth were engineered not to chip or wear down. This Clark Socket can be sterilized with either gas or heat, and will not rust. It will fit any round mounting posts up to 11/16-inch in diameter.
Scope Cleaning Brush Kit
May 11, 2005 12:05 pm | Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. | CommentsThe Flexible Scope Cleaning Kit contains two brushes measuring 240 cm in overall length. The first has two distinct ends, one measuring 3 mm the other 6 mm, both designed for cleaning the biopsy channel. The second 240-cm brush is the “Clean-N-Dry™” brush which has a 3-mm end and a sponge end designed for drying.
Fiberoptic Light Cables
May 11, 2005 12:05 pm | Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. | CommentsWith ten colors available, Spectrum’s line of Color-Coded Fiberoptic Light Cables makes it easy to track by department. These light cables are fully autoclavable and can be produced to fit any make or model of scope and light source. In addition, Spectrum offers a variety of diameters ranging from 2.
General Purpose/Bariatric Surgical Table
May 11, 2005 12:05 pm | Skytron | CommentsBooth # 401 • The Hercules 6700B Surgical Table provides imaging capability for today’s most advanced general purpose and bariatric procedures, reducing the need for multiple support accessories and optimizing ease of patient set-ups. The 6700B offers powerful 1,200-pound lift and 1,000-pound articulation, 210-degree top rotation, full body imaging, 24-inch low table height, 30-degree patient articulation with full table functions, removable back and leg sections, an optional carbon fiber back/leg section attachment and/or power shoulder arthroscopy positioner, durable back-lit one-touch pendant control, a full line general purpose and bariatric table accessories, and more.
Hi-Fidelity Imaging Camera
May 11, 2005 12:05 pm | Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc. | CommentsBooth # 901 • The Image 1® Pendulum Camera Heads are a key expansion of the company's imaging platform for the urology, ENT and OB/GYN markets. Pendulum cameras provide capabilities that support imaging system standardization across a range of specialties. The Image 1 Pendulum system offers a number of advanced features, including the camera head's small size and multiple focal lengths.
Bladeless & Blunt Tip Trocars
May 11, 2005 12:05 pm | Ethicon, Inc. | CommentsBooth # 904 • The ENDOPATH® XCEL™ trocar is engineered to facilitate precision and efficiency during surgical procedures. Available in bladeless and blunt tip configurations, XCEL is designed to stay in place and eliminate instrument hang-ups while offering reduced instrument drag-force and improved seal durability.
