Product Releases
Applicator Swabs
April 13, 2005 7:29 am | Birchwood Laboratories, Inc. | CommentsBirchwood Laboratories now offers 8-inch Scopettes, Jr.® applicators with a non-sized swab head. This new 8-inch version provides clinicians with a choice of either non-sized or sized swab heads on the most popular large-tip applicator length. The non-sized 8-inch Scopettes, Jr. feature softer, “fluffier”, and slightly larger heads on the same rigid, rolled-paper sticks as those with sized swab heads.
Spinal Cord Stimulation System
April 13, 2005 7:29 am | Boston Scientific/Microvasive | CommentsThe Precision™ Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) system is the smallest and first rechargeable SCS system available. The implantable system treats chronic pain by delivering tiny electrical signals to the spinal cord that mask pain signals as they travel to the brain, creating instead a tingling sensation called paresthesia.
Protective Skin Lotion
April 13, 2005 7:29 am | Gloves In A Bottle | CommentsConventional lotions only attempt to replace natural moisture with artificial moisture but it comes off every time you wash. Gloves In A Bottle is a lotion that bonds with the outer layer of skin and turns it into what works like an invisible pair of gloves to keep the moisture robbing irritants out while helping to retaining the skin’s own natural moisture.
Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion Surgery Systems
April 13, 2005 7:29 am | Depuy Spine, Inc. | CommentsWhen used together, the PIPELINE™, CONCORDE™ and VIPER™ Systems provide less invasive access to the spine, controlled placement of an intervertebral spacer, and control during pedicle screw fixation. Each system was specifically designed to enhance a different aspect of minimally invasive spinal fusion surgery.
Low-Cost Endoscopic Camera
April 13, 2005 7:29 am | Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc. | CommentsThe Telecam® DX II camera control unit (CCU) is specifically designed to offer affordability with broad capabilities. Developed for office-based applications, this camera system relies on fiberscope filters to remove moiré patterns and pixelation from images generated by flexible telescope scopes.
Digital Ultrasound Imaging Systems
April 13, 2005 7:29 am | Siemens Medical Solutions Usa, Inc. | CommentsThe all-digital SONOLINE G40™ ultrasound imaging system combines best-in-class image quality, workflow advancements, and color Doppler capabilities to meet daily clinical needs in a variety of clinical settings. The G40 system's intuitive user interface allows clinicians to offer comprehensive, diagnostic ultrasound exams to more patients in less time.
Nerve Repair Device
April 13, 2005 7:29 am | Synovis Micro Companies Alliance, Inc. | CommentsThe Neurotube® is an absorbable woven polyglycolic acid mesh tube designed for primary or secondary peripheral nerve repair or reconstruction. The tube replaces classic nerve graft techniques for repair of nerve gaps more than or equal to 8.0 mm, but less than or equal to 30 mm. The walls of the Neurotube are corrugated for strength and flexibility.
Surgical Site Marker Tag
April 13, 2005 7:29 am | Amtsystems | CommentsUtilizing radiofrequency identification technology (RFID), the SurgiChip Tag Surgical Marker system consists of a “smart” tag with an integrated passive transponder, along with a printer, an encoder, and a RFID reader. The patient's name and surgical site are printed on the SurgiChip tag. The inside of the tag is encoded with the date of surgery, type of procedure, and name of the surgeon.
Infection Prevention Products
April 13, 2005 7:26 am | Cardinal Health | CommentsFrom surgical scrubbing to patient prepping, Scrub Care® products provide solutions to infection prevention needs. Save time in skin prep with Prevail-Fx® one-step film-forming patient prep. New BioSoft® alcohol hand sanitizer with Neu-Thera™ moisturizers is proven to help improve the condition of your skin.
Endoscopic Instrument Cleaning Brushes
March 14, 2005 5:09 am | Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. | CommentsThe Endoscopic Brush Cleaning Kit comes complete with 42 brushes, specifically designed for endoscopic instrument cleaning. The kit contains brushes for cleaning trumpet valves, stopcocks, sheaths, cannulae, and laparoscopic instruments. The brushes are available in lengths of 12 inches, 16 inches, and 24 inches, which allow the user to clean almost any.
Channel Cleaning Brush
March 14, 2005 5:09 am | Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. | CommentsThe Flexible Scope Valve & Channel Cleaning Brush measures 240 cm in overall length and has been designed with two distinct brush ends. The Valve Cleaning brush end has a 6-mm diameter brush tip, ideal for cleaning the air/water and suction valves found on flexible endoscopes. It has a specially designed stopper that prevents the user from inserting the brush too deep, preventing potential damage.
Black Plastic Tweezers
March 14, 2005 5:09 am | Qosina | CommentsThese polypropylene tweezer black forceps are a rigid, precision tool, four inches in length with pointed tips. They are manufactured of temperature resistant, non-conducting plastic and are an excellent addition to many medical applications. The tips on our polypropylene tweezer forceps will not bend out of shape like metal tweezers.
Moisture Protection Dressing
March 14, 2005 5:09 am | Brown Medical Industries | CommentsThe disposable Shower Patch™ is a secondary or supplemental dressing that allows patients to shower while keeping wound sites or surgical dressings dry. Easy to apply and remove, Shower Patch is made of a transparent film, permitting a view of the wound or bandage to be covered. The design also features a paper release liner with medical grade adhesive located around the perimeter of the patch.
Loupes & Lighted Loupes
March 14, 2005 5:09 am | Vision Usa | CommentsMegaview Loupes and Megaview Pro Lighted Loupes are now being offered with a new extra-wide, 1.7X lens that measures a generous 4 3/4 inches by 2 ½ inches in size. The new lens is hard acrylic, like the original lenses, and can be flipped up when magnification is not needed. The Megaview Loupe includes three interchangeable lenses for 2.
Long-Procedure Glasses
March 14, 2005 5:09 am | Vision Usa | CommentsDeveloped by an ophthalmologist and specifically designed to be worn for long periods, I-WEAR PREMIUM glasses feature modern half glass white alloy frames. The precision ophthalmic ground lenses with built in prisms reduce eye fatigue and allow for a natural, comfortable focal point. Lightweight, comfortable, and worn like regular glasses, I-WEAR PREMIUM glasses are also available in standard amber frames and as clip-ons.
