Products
ANESTHESIOLOGY
Absorbent
W.R. Grace & Co. - ConnSodasorb LF, a new generation CO2 absorbent, can make modern, closed-circuit low flow anesthesia techniques safer and more efficient. Sodasorb LF is specifically formulated to prevent the degradation of anesthetic gases that can lead to problematic by-products and addresses safety and cost concerns associated with the closed circuit, low flow anesthesia techniques that anesthesiologists, technicians and medical facilities are rapidly adopting around the world.
Protective Equipment Cart
Kimberly-Clark Health CareThe Kimberly-Clark KIMVENT 24-Hour Oral Care Kit is a systematic and flexible oral care system developed to assist caregivers in meeting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations for an oral hygiene program for patients at risk for ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). For ventilator-dependent patients, it is well-documented that proper oral care is critical in the prevention of VAP.
Low-Flow Anesthesia Machine
Dre, Inc. - Medical And Surgical EquipmentThe Integra AVS features all of the most advanced features of a modern low-flow anesthesia machine, including MRI compatibility, contemporary ergonomic design, a Mechanical Anti-Hypoxic Device, and Air/N2O interlock. It also incorporates an open architecture, a progressive design element that allows for maximum workstation integration with the unit's standard AVS ventilator and A200SP absorber.
APPAREL
Fall Risk Management Patient Gowns
Encompass Group LlcEncompass® introduces Falling Leaves™ patient gowns. As part of the Fall Risk Management solutions, offered by Encompass, these gowns assist professionals to address an ongoing challenge in facilities today, by helping to identify at-risk patients. The gowns feature soft, durable 55/45 cotton/poly blend fabric in an overlap design to combine comfort with coverage, while sized to support the needs of a diverse patient population.
Sempermed Supreme Surgical Gloves
Sempermed Usa, Inc.Surgeons' hands are the most delicate instruments in the surgical suite. They need to be prepared and protected. That's why Sempermed developed their Sempermed Supreme surgical gloves. These unique gloves are anatomically designed to reduce hand fatigue and increase comfort with a special multi-layer copolymer composition that provides optimal protection during surgery.
Labcoat With Antimicrobial Technology
Encompass Group LlcEncompass Group, LLC introduces a new META® labcoat featuring X-STATIC® antimicrobial technology. The new innovation is specifically designed to protect the labcoat from bacterial growth with silver technology that offers comprehensive and continuous protection for the life of the garment.
BARIATRIC SURGICAL PRODUCTS
Bariatric Stand-On Scale
Scale-Tronix, Inc.The Scale-Tronix Model 5702 bariatric stand-on scale is a heavy-duty, stainless steel, fully-automatic scale built for the special needs of weighing bariatric patients. The scale features: A weight capacity of 1,000 lbs. (445 kg.) An extra-large, ultra-low, stable weighing platform with a heavy duty wrap-around handrail for ease of use and security.
Body Composition Measurement
Ge HealthcareBody composition measurements with GE Healthcare’s DXA technology can, with accuracy and precision, look beyond weight and traditional BMI to determine and monitor distribution of body fat, bone, and lean muscle mass. These measurements and images can provide useful regional and total body information to healthcare professionals in their management of diet, exercise, and weight loss programs to monitor and motivate patients, where the programs can affect the relative amounts of fat and lean tissue.
Bariatric Pads & Positioners
Action Products, Inc.Action® OR pads and positioners provide high-performance shear and pressure management for the obese patient. These reusable, durable products are made of Akton® polymer and designed to withstand the physical demands of the obese population. Action products evenly distribute weight and heat, offer maximum patient support and provide the consistent high-performance critical for longer term procedures.
CAMERAS/VIDEO SYSTEMS
True HD Surgical Camera
Olive MedicalOlive Medical offers the True HD Medical Camera. The complete camera system includes the TCK1 HD camera head and 24mm coupler, OVB1 camera control unit, and OHD1 surgical display and is compatible with all other systems on the market.
Endocam Logic HD
Richard Wolf Medical Instruments CorporationPacking unprecedented versatility into a single endoscopic video system, Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp. introduces the Endocam Logic HD, equipped with three interchangeable, high-definition camera heads that plug in to a single control unit to perform a multitude of procedures.
D-H.E.L.P.
New Wave SurgicalNew Wave Surgical’s Defogging Heated Endoscopic Lens Protector system (D-H.E.L.P) provides optimum visualization during laparoscopic or robotic surgery. The compact unit affixes to patient drapes allowing quick access to the defogging/cleaning system using only one hand.
CARDIOLOGY
CardioHelp
MAQUET Medical Systems USAMAQUET MEDICAL SYSTEMS has introduced the CardioHelp, a portable heart-lung support system providing extracorporeal life support to replace or support a patient’s circulation and respiration. The CardioHelp System is designed to be carried by one person and compact enough to be transported anywhere within the hospital or even in a helicopter or vehicle.
SENSATION PLUS 8 Fr. IAB Catheter
MAQUET Medical Systems USAMAQUET Cardiovascular announced that it has received both 510(k) clearance from the FDA and CE mark from the EMEA for its new SENSATION PLUS™ 8 Fr. 50cc intra-aortic balloon catheter (IAB). The new SENATION PLUS is the world’s first 8 Fr. IAB catheter to combine fiber optic signal acquisition with greater hemodynamic support compared to a standard 40cc IAB catheter.
AIGISRx Antibacterial Envelope
TYRX, Inc.TYRX’s AIGISRx® Antibacterial Envelope is a polypropylene mesh pouch/sleeve specifically designed to aid in the stabilization of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs), such as pacemakers or defibrillators (ICDs), as well as to help prevent surgical site infections associated with CIEDs.
CARTS
Laptop Cart for Ultrasound
Medicus HealthThe height-adjustable Echo Laptop Cart is designed for Echocardiographic Technicians & Cardiac Sonographers, allowing users to carry more supplies and keep everything within reach during the ultrasound. This cart's proprietary lift technology offers an 18 inches of ergonomic height adjustment, rugged construction, effortless mobility and space saving accessibility.
Medication Carts
Armstrong Medical IndustriesArmstrong Medical has introduced its newly designed All Aluminum Medication Cart Packages. The medication carts feature lightweight aluminum construction, double-wall construction, stabilizing frame and bumper, 14 colors to chose from, and much more. Packages include accessories such as lockable cassettes, patient bins, bin dividers, and more.
I.V. Solution Cart
Intermetro Industries CorporationThe Starsys Secure IV Cart creates an inventory replacement system of pre-stocked totes. Full extension drawers allow for solution bags to be stored standing up or lying down while providing complete access to the product. A lockable clear door provides for visual inventory while holding contents secure.
CATHETERS
Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheters
MAQUET Medical Systems USAMAQUET Cardiovascular offers the MEGA 7.5Fr. 30cc and 40cc intra-aortic balloon (IAB) catheters. These catheters will allow clinicians to provide patients with hemodynamic support, regardless of their height. The design of the MEGA IAB family provides benefits for patients and clinicians–MEGA’s balloons displace blood in the aorta during diastole, resulting in improved augmentation and unloading.
Double-Lumen Chest Tube
Cook SurgicalThe Cook Double-Lumen Thal-Quick Chest Tube is designed to improve pleural drainage. The device’s 17-gage second lumen allows for increased aspiration or infusion, as the treatment channel can be used for additional drainage or substance infusion to permit pleural drainage. With a second lumen and 24-French size catheter, this version improves ease-of-use, placement of the device and patient comfort.
Venous Reflux Treatment System
Vnus Medical Technologies, Inc.The Closure System consists of a radiofrequency generator and disposable catheter which are used to treat superficial venous reflux, the underlying cause of painful varicose veins and leg fatigue and swelling. This minimally invasive alternative has been shown in multiple randomized trials to offer advantages over traditional vein stripping, and has significant benefits versus other endovenous alternatives to traditional surgery.
CENTRAL SUPPLY
Hands-Free Transfer Tray
Aspen SurgicalAspen Surgical announces the launch of its Bard-Parker Hands-Free Transfer Tray. The transfer tray provides surgeons and operating room staff with a method for organizing and passing surgical instruments safely and effectively.
CJD Instrument Set
Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp.In response to the growing need for an affordable and disposable CJD (Creutzfeldt-Jacobs Disease) identification set, Spectrum has developed the CJD Instrument Set, comprised entirely of Pakistan made instruments. Instruments include a Hudson Brace, a McKenzie Bur, Gigli wire saw and handles, BiPolar bayonet forceps, standard bayonet forceps, a Foerester Sponge forceps, Metzenbaum and Mayo scissors, a Mayo Hegar needle holder, two sizes of Frazier suction tubes, a Freer periosteal elevator, and four Halsted-Mosquito forceps.
STRIP-T’S
Kapp Surgical Instruments, Inc.Self-adhesive STRIP-T’S from Kapp Surgical Instruments are designed to organize all surgical tubes, scopes, and instruments attaching any place on the surgical field. The STRIP-T’S reduces the cost of replacing tubes, costly disposable suctions, surgical operative scopes, and bovies.
CIRCULATORY ASSISTANCE
Alternating Pressure Overlay
Graham-Field Health ProductsThe Lumex® AltaDyne™ Five-Inch Alternating Pressure / Low Air Loss Overlay System is a portable, less costly option for alternating pressure mattress replacement systems in the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. It is an effective pressure management option for both homecare and long-term care settings alike.
G-Sleeve
Patient Safety Gear, Inc.Patient Safety Gear, Inc. has introduced the G-sleeve, designed to eliminate the risk of potential injury when treating mastectomy, lumpectomy with lymph node removal and dialysis. The G-sleeve is an alerting tool used to signal that there is to be no blood draws, blood pressure or intravenous on the patient.
Integrated Intraoperative Tourniquet
Instrumed, Inc.InstruMed has incorporated LiveData’s OR-Dashboard® System into their SmartPump Tourniquet Systems, allowing intraoperative tourniquet data to be visually integrated and displayed. The OR-Dashboard displays real-time tourniquet pressure and elapsed time graphically alongside real-time blood pressure and pulse readings.
CRITICAL CARE/EMERGENCY
Oxygen Tank Holders
Maddak Inc.Mini Tank Holders provide a safe, convenient and economical way to carry M6 oxygen cylinders. The holders attach to the handles and frame of a wheelchair and automatically position the tank so as to not interfere with the user’s head or back. Each holder has two pockets and can be used for carrying two M6 cylinders or one cylinder and miscellaneous oxygen supplies such as tubing.
Single-Use Bulbs And Bladders
Healthmark Industries Company, Inc.Healthmark has announced that they now offer single-use bulbs and bladders. These 100% latex free products require no filter and are cost effective compared to the lengthy reprocessing time required for reusables. The bulb and bladder from a sigmoidoscope set are extremely difficult to clean.
Floor Suction Device
Aspen SurgicalThe ability to suction unlimited amounts of irrigants, blood and other body fluids from the floor. A raised design for easy repositioning. The ability to help reduce the likelihood of injuries associated with wet floors. The ability to help protect healthcare professionals and housekeeping personnel from contact with contaminated substances.
ELECTROSURGERY PRODUCTS
Battery Insulation And Continuity Tester
Jac-Cell MedicThis new 9-volt battery insulation and continuity tester from Jac-cell Medica is a solution for locating potentially dangerous tears and cracks along the tube and handle of your laparoscopic instruments. According to the company, the product features: The ability to completely insulation verifiaction of laparoscopic electrodes, scissors, forceps and bayonet forceps.
Multipurpose Electrosurgical Generator
Dre, Inc. - Medical And Surgical EquipmentThe ASG-120 is a multipurpose electrosurgical generator for use in the modern physician’s office and surgi-center. It features both monopolar and bipolar functions to satisfy all surgical demands with safety, flexibility, reliability, and convenience. The ASG-120 features cut, blend, coagulation, fulguration, and bipolar modes.
Electrosurgical Generator for GI Surgery
Bovie Medical Corp.Designed with input from GI clinicians, the ICON GI™ electrosurgical generator for gastroenterological procedures offers many features including intuitive touch-screen interface, physician preference database and common sense messaging. It has a digital platform and all the connectors necessary to integrate it into the GI suites of the future.
FILTRATION/AIR PURIFICATION
Air Purification System
Airsonett, Inc.The Airsonett Airshower® air purification system minimizes cross contamination of germs and bacteria, and reduces the risk of airborne infection for faster relief and treatment. The unit delivers “clean room” air directly to the breathing zone of a patient within three minutes after the unit begins operating with little, if any, remixing with surrounding air.
Laminar Airflow System
Precision Air Products Co.The Precision Air Products Life Island family of integrated isolation room ventilation systems provide HEPA filtered laminar airflow, to protect patients, visitors and healthcare workers from airborne micro-organisms. Life-Island Systems filter breathing air through a HEPA filter that is 99.99% efficient at removing bacteria carrying particles (0.
HERNIA REPAIR
Absorbable “Strap” Fixation Device
Ethicon, Inc.Ethicon, Inc. introduces the ETHICON SECURESTRAP™ 5mm Absorbable Strap Fixation Device, the first fixation device to feature an absorbable “strap” design. The unique, absorbable “strap” design of ETHICON SECURESTRAP™ offers surgeons several advantages when performing hernia repair procedures.
Absorbable “Strap” Fixation Device
Ethicon, Inc.Ethicon, Inc. introduces the ETHICON SECURESTRAP™ 5mm Absorbable Strap Fixation Device, the first fixation device to feature an absorbable “strap” design. The unique, absorbable “strap” design of ETHICON SECURESTRAP™ offers surgeons several advantages when performing hernia repair procedures.
I.V. PRODUCTS
Insertion Site Dressing
Medline Industries, Inc.The SilvaSorb® Site Dressing helps protect insertion site areas from dangerous bacteria including MRSA and helps reduce the chance for infection. The dressing’s unique design and silver antimicrobial technology offers several advantages over other site dressings including superior protection around the wound site.
Safety Percutaneous Guidewire Introducer Needle
Deroyal? The SP pro Safety Percutaneous Guidewire Introducer Needle meets OSHA guidelines for sharps with engineered sharps protection. This needle would replace the standard 18 Gauge 2¾-inch introducer needles commonly sold to the Cath Lab and Special Procedures/Interventional Radiology. They are used in every Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology procedure to gain access to the femoral artery so that a guidwire can be introduced through it.
No Touch Transfer System
Berchtold CorporationBERCHTOLD Corporation introduces an automated No Touch Transfer System, NTTS, which facilitates movement of a patient’s IV equipment and fluids throughout a hospital facility. The NTTS utilizes the lifting and lowering mechanisms of the hospital bed or boom to transfer an integrated IV pole between locations without the need for manual movement of equipment or fluids.
IMAGING/DIAGNOSTIC PRODUCTS
Ultrasonic Bronchofibervideoscope
OlympusUnlike conventional transbronchial needle aspiration biopsies, endobronchial ultrasound-guided TBNA’s breakthrough combination of maximum reliability and minimum invasiveness is expected to make it the biopsy method of choice for more accurate diagnosis and staging in the lung. Olympus’s BF-UC160F-OL8 endobronchial ultrasound-guided TBNA system features an innovative ultrasonic “hybrid scope” with linear-scanning ultrasound capability and a dedicated aspiration needle.
Magnifying Lamp
Sunnex, Inc.The RLM Series Magnifying Lamp/Examination Light offers medical professional both magnification and illumination while delivering durability, performance and economy. The ergonomically designed RLM Series provides distortion-free magnification of 5 diopters (2.25X) and an optional 3X add-on magnifying lens is available to increase the magnification power.
HD Observation Camera
Sony ElectronicsFor high definition (HD) video monitoring in the OR and any critical patient monitoring application, Sony offers the compact, versatile SNC-RH124HD observation camera. This high speed robotic HD camera seamlessly integrates into any network to provide real-time Web-based image streaming using Internet Explorer.
INFECTION CONTROL PRODUCTS
EvacMat
Aspen SurgicalAspen Surgical’s SurgiSafe® Evac Mat™ is quiet, easy to use, and great for fluid-intense procedures. It combines the functionality of absorption and suction to efficiently remove unlimited amounts of fluid from the OR floor. It works with standard wall suction, can be rolled over without loss of suction, and is red bag friendly.
Instrument Protector & Lubricant
L&R UltrasonicsBarrier Milk Ready-To-Use Spray helps prevent corrosion of instruments when used prior to sterilization. This pre-cleaning spray is specially formulated for use on dental and surgical instruments, hinged instruments, bur blocks and general equipment. It lubricates and maintains the smooth working of hinged instruments and the phenol-free formula is safe for use on ferrous and non-ferrous metal as well as resin instruments.
ENDOZIME® Xtreme Power Super-Concentrate
Ruhof CorporationENDOZIME® Xtreme Power combines the strength of a super-concentrate with the performance of Ruhof’s multi-enzyme formula to create the ultimate surgical instrument and scope cleaner. This unique combination gives ENDOZIME® Xtreme Power its superior cleaning abilities to deliver fast and thorough soil contamination removal.
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
Infection Control Keyboards
Advanced Input SystemsAdvanced Input Systems has developed a line of infection-control keyboards for medical environments to address studies that have shown keyboards to be a significant source of bacterial cross-contamination. The new Medigenic® Essential Infection-Control Keyboard is the latest in the series and can be quickly cleaned in place with any hospital grade disinfectants.
EASY-TAG Tracking System
Scanlan International, Inc.Scanlan offers its EASY-TAG tracking system with custom printing. According to the company, the offering is available in seven handle colors. The system allows hospitals to pre-print unique messages which are key to the organization and processing of surgical instrumentation and devices.
Video And Data Integration Solution
SkytronSkytron’s new SkyLink provides a compact, economical solution for making a link for video, data and electrical outlets to MIS Carts, microscope, C-arm or other movable equipment (without tripping over cables and cords). SkyLink integrates video and data to multiple displays, simplifies connections, eliminates clutter, provides quick turn over, increased clinical workflow and improved efficiency in your OR.
INSTRUMENTATION
Diamond Knife Repair
Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp.Spectrum can re-sharpen or replace broken Diamond Knife blades, guaranteeing big cost savings over replacement blades. Spectrum can also change incision sizes on existing knives. They can take old 3.2 blades and re-size them to 2.8 to accommodate new Phaco Machines. Spectrum also repairs Phaco handpieces, and all makes and models of ophthalmic instruments.
Donor Lamella Inserting Forceps
Katena Products, Inc.The new Rosenwasser forceps (K5-8010) was designed for inserting the donor tissue during lamellar surgery. It features very thin vaulted shanks and a unique pre-calibrated heel stop. This design prevents the tips from completely closing, providing enough space to securely hold the folded endothelial tissue without crushing it.
Instrument Stringer Holder
Healthmark Industries Company, Inc.The EasyStringer™ can help make the job of placing instruments on stringers much easier for healthcare workers. The Plexiglas base is slotted to accept a standard instrument stringer, allowing users to simply string one instrument upon another, stacking them up on the base. The stringer can then be closed off, lifted out of the base, and used.
LASERS
AER DEFENSE™ Smoke Evacuator
ConmedThe AER DEFENSE™ Smoke Evacuator is ConMed’s new surgical smoke evacuation system intended to remove smoke, aerosols, and noxious odors produced during electrosurgical procedures. The AER DEFENSE™ offers four different modes of operation which makes it the most versatile smoke evacuator on the market and is 11 percent (7dBA) quieter than our previous model.
Electrosurgical Smoke Evacuation Pencil
Buffalo FilterWith a sleek compact design, the PlumePen Electrosurgical Pencil combines precision surgical smoke plume management with electrosurgery in one device. With an extendable/retractable capture tube, the PlumePen allows surgeons to customize the placement of the smoke evacuation inlet for optimum visibility and the most effective capture regardless of blade length.
Laser for BPH Procedures
Biolitec, Inc.The Evolve SLV laser is used to vaporize the prostate gland and treat all urologic soft tissue, including bladder tumors and urethral strictures. Operating at a 980nm wavelength allows equal absorption by both water and hemoglobin, making it ideal for vaporization combined with optimal hemostasis.
LIGHTS/LIGHT SOURCES
Examination Light
Waldmann LightingThe Halux® 50 examination light offers a high intensity of 73,000 lux at 16 inches and 60,000 lux at 18 inches. The light also features an optically advanced 50-Watt IRC (Infrared Coated) halogen-xenon bulb providing a 3000-hour bulb life and 3400K color temperature. The bulb produces a cool eight-inch light beam, which provides comfort to both doctors and patients.
LED Surgical And Procedure Light
TRUMPFThe new TruLight™ 5000 LED surgical and procedure light from TRUMPF Medical Systems delivers up to 150,000 Lux of illumination with shadow control. The new optical system produces a homogeneous spot for all procedures providing the best possible visualization of the surgical site.
Gemini Plus
Vitalcor, Inc.Vitalcor's Gemini Plus replaces the Gemini Headlight and is available with a camera. With an increased spot size of 140 mm, the improved optics create a brighter light. The encapsulated ultra-low-profile design does not interfere with surgical loupes and surgeons can work closely without bumping headlights.
MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY
Wireless Footswitch
Prescott'S, Inc.Booth # 2457 • The Prescott wireless footswitch for Zeiss or Leica Microscopes eliminates the risk of excess cable interfering with movement around the table. It also removes the risk of damage occurring to the exposed footswitch cable from equipment carts or personnel. The Prescott wireless footswitch features a secure, discreet RF signal that will not interfere with any of the medical devices found in the Operating Room.
<strong>3D Monitor</strong>
PanasonicPanasonic offers a medical-grade 32 inch class monitor, the EJ-MDA32U-K. The 3D monitor is fully compliant with medical equipment standards, delivers 2D and 3D image quality and can display multiple images from various sources at once. The EJ-MDA32U-K aims to improve the surgical experience by having a large screen, HD image that can be clearly viewed by all clinicians, while also providing flexibility that helps to reduce clutter.
ScaleOR
NDS Surgical ImagingNDS Surgical Imaging’s ScaleOR™ provides universal video format conversion with a modular design to accommodate analog or digital signals. ScaleOR converts input video and scales it for up to three simultaneous output formats: 3G-SDI, DVI-D, and DVI over single fiber. The user has control over advanced features such as RGB gain, brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, zoom and scaling settings through the on-screen-display menu.
MONITORING PRODUCTS
Event Recorder Cable
Bioconnect, Inc.This new patient cable answers a need for a robust, yet very Small profile cable for compact “Holter” type event recorders. Because the cable leads are attached to the patient and worn over a period of hours and days, this cable’s design must satisfy user’s comfort issues while insuring performance and reliable connectivity.
OR Power Equipment
Post Glover LifelinkThe XTLD Dual Voltage Isolated Power Panel helps ORs deal with multiple procedures easily. The dual panel configuration ensures each OR has its own power supply, so there is no waiting for staff in other ORs to complete a procedure before turning on X-ray machines, lasers or other medical equipment.
FlexiPort® Disposable Cuffs
Welch AllynWelch Allyn has teamed with Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System to standardize their facilities with FlexiPort® blood pressure cuffs, a single-patient disposable cuff that travels with the patient throughout their stay. In doing so, the system, which includes the Seattle and American Lake Divisions and all community-based outpatient clinics, will help reduce the risk of spreading infectious disease and decrease their overall costs.
MULTIMEDIA
OB/GYN PRODUCTS
Breast Biopsy Bracketing System
Ranfac CorporationRanfac has announced the release of a Bracketing System designed to prevent accidental shearing during biopsies. In trying to reduce the high incidence of positive margins and the need for reexcision or mastectomy after single hooked wire excisions, a system of placing multiple hooked wires around the perimeter of a lesion before excision has become common.
Breast Biopsy Systems
Bard Biopsy SystemsThe VACORA™ Breast Biopsy System is the a 100 percent self-contained, vacuum-assisted biopsy system. This means that everything has been integrated into the handpiece including the world’s smallest biopsy vacuum, all tubing, fluid canister, battery power source, and the biopsy needle. The entire system weighs only one pound, providing exceptional handling and maneuverability during MRI, ultrasound, and stereotactic biopsy procedures.
Mammography System
Siemens Medical Solutions Usa, Inc.The MAMMOMAT® Novation DR is a full-field digital mammography system that features an innovative flat panel detector based on amorphous Selenium (aSe) technology, enabling a direct conversion of X-ray to digital information. The aSe detector technology has the potential to provide higher spatial resolution and greater clinical detail, resulting in exceptional diagnostic accuracy.
OR TABLES, PRODUCTS/EQUIPMENT
Surgical Positioning Accessories
Allen Medical SystemsBooth # 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.
Bariatric Positioner
David Scott CompanyDavid Scott has expanded its BeanBag positioner product line with the addition of the 46-inch by 46-inch Bariatric BeanBag with a “U” shaped shoulder cutout. All of the Vacuum-Pac BeanBag positioners are constructed of a black urethane film that repels staining better than vinyl. In addition, the BeanBag’s unique Valve System is replaceable if compromised.
Foam And Gel Positioners
Geneva HealthcareGeneva Healthcare is pleased to offer the complete line of POSI-BLOCK and POSI-COMFORT products. Well-known POSI products are a welcome compliment to Geneva Healthcare’s extensive line of foam and gel positioners.
ORTHOPEDICS/ARTHROSCOPY PRODUCTS
Clip-On Pad Set
Innovative Medical Products, Inc.Innovative Medical Products has introduced the patented Clip-On Pad Set for use with the Universal Lateral Positioner in hip surgery and other procedures requiring fixed, stable lateral positioning. Unique to the surgical products market, the new IMP patient protection offering is in response to OR personnel’s request for adhesive-free pads that provide a secure adherence to the lateral positioner’s baseplate and anterior support arms.
Suture Anchor for Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Depuy Mitek, Inc.The HEALIX™ BR Dual Threaded Anchor System is a suture anchor for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair that utilizes Depuy Mitek's proprietary BIOCRYL® RAPIDE™ biocomposite material, which is shown in pre-clinical trials to resorb and promote bone formation within the implant profile. HEALIX BR is an extension of the successful HEALIX™ PEEK family of anchors.
Osteotome-Style Bone Cement Tool
Whitney Products, Inc.The Valitome™ is designed with an osteotome-style beveled tip. Its narrow profile allows the surgeon to get into hard-to reach places while the sharp, straight edge makes it easier to apply cement evenly for better adherence and remove excess cement completely and safely from flat surfaces.
PATIENT HANDLING & FURNITURE
Linear Motion Shoulder Arthroscopy Chair
Schuremed Cpr.The Schuremed Linear Motion Shoulder Chair is the only chair on the market with a self-contained motor and does not have to rely on the surgical table for power. The double ball joint head system safely secures patient’s head with even your kyphosis patients. Chair adjusts from 0-90* in 8 seconds in a slow controlled movement.
Contoured Armboard Pads
Action Products, Inc.These pads offer excellent full-arm coverage. The contoured trough design cradles patient's arm, protects bicep, elbows and forearms. Design also reduces chances of rolling patient’s arm while added thickness provides additional height necessary for some procedures. Medium and Large sizes provide additional width to accommodate larger sized arms.
Bed Parts Catalog
Alco Sales & Service Co.The Replacement Bed Parts catalog #F11 features everything that might be necessary, from circuit boards to caster, to return hospital beds to their proper working condition.
PHYSICAL THERAPY PRODUCTS
Cold Therapy Ice Packs
Precept Medical Products, Inc.These Premium Cold Packs are durably constructed of three layers: a soft outer, an absorbent middle, and an impervious inner plastic bladder. The absorbent layer lessens the patient’s exposure to perspiration from the bladder as the ice melts. The secure plastic clip is completely enclosed within the ice bag, and is securely attached to the bag by a plastic sleeve or “clip-slip.
Gel Bean Bag Positioners
David Scott CompanyBlue Diamond Gel Bean Bag positioners from David Scott offer added protection against pressure with free-float Gel Technology that allows the gel to shift and conform around the patient while distributing pressure evenly.
Trendelenburg Positioner
Alimed, Inc.The AliMed Trendelenburg Positioner uses a unique method in order to secure patients in extreme position in place. An “anchor” secures around the base, keeping the patient from sliding (often called the “Trendelenburg Slide”). The positioner also incorporates integrated methods to secure the arms in place while safely stopping patients from sliding.
SAFETY PRODUCTS
Sharps Safety Station
Advanced Medical Innovations (Ami)Advanced Medical Innovations (AMI) presents the innovative Sharps Safety Station needle counter box. This box has the following safety features: Three Safety Hinges that can be unhinged easily without breaking should you wish to separate the boxes to use as a neutral zone (half on mayo tray and half on back table).
Keep Floors Free Of Fluids
Avec Scientific DesignAvec Scientific Design offers fluid control products for alleviating fluids on the floor in the OR, scrub area or trauma areas. The Quick Wick Absorbent Mats are made of super absorbent fibers locking in fluids to help keep floors dry, protecting staff from injuries, and to prevent contamination.
Fluid Collection Strip
Aspen SurgicalThe Colby WaterBoom® Quiet Floor Suction Strip provides a solution for protecting designated areas from fluid waste in the OR. This 32-inch strip creates a dam to contain fluids on the floor before they spread and quietly suctions an unlimited amount of fluid waste. It is unobtrusive and can be stepped or rolled over without the loss of suction.
SERVICES & TRAINING
Surgical Simulators & Models
Simulab CorporationBooth # 5117 • Simulab offers an extensive line of medical and surgical simulators and custom medical models and solutions to meet the growing educational needs of our medical customers. The company will collaborate with your company in product development and engineering to meet your unique requirements.
Smoke Evacuation Products
SurgimedicsSurgimedics offers a line of high quality products that clear away surgical smoke and promote greater visibility at the surgical site. The Surgimedics Smoke Evacuator is used to remove odors and gases released into the air during laser and electrosurgical procedures. Surgimedics has just released a new eight page brochure, Clearing the Air for Safer Surgery™ , that summarizes the essential features of all their products; including smoke evacuators, filters, pre-filters, wall suction units, tubing, adapters, reducers, and accessories.
Laparoscopic Choledochotomy Model
Simulab CorporationThis synthetic soft tissue model features anatomically correct landmarks, allowing surgeons to practice minimally invasive techniques for the management of common bile duct stones including ERCP. Procedures are completed on replaceable tissues including gallbladder, cystic duct, hepatic duct, common bile duct, fundis, greater and lesser omentum, duodenum, and jejunum.
WOUND CLOSURE/HEALING PRODUCTS
"Artery-Friendly" Closure
Access Closure, Inc.AccessClosure introduces the newest addition to the Mynx® Vascular Closure family, the Mynx M5. The M5 is a closure device that can be delivered directly through a small 5 French (5F) cardiovascular sheath without enlarging the arterial hole or traumatizing the surrounding tissue in the process.
Ventral Hernia Repair Mesh
Davol, Inc.The Bard® Composix® L/P Mesh is a low profile polypropylene and ePTFE prosthesis designed for laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. The lightweight, low profile design of the mesh allows it to fit more easily through a trocar. Once in place, the prosthesis offers permanent barrier protection against visceral attachment.
Action Bandage
Rg Medical DiagnosticsYellow Ribbon Winner - Wound Closure & Healing Category The Action Bandage from RG Medical Diagnostics is a revolutionary new secondary bandage that is designed to hold dressings in place without the need for tape, adhesives or fasteners. Action Bandage is reusable and constructed from a thermo-elastic polymer that conforms to the contours of the body without constricting, hair pulling or tearing of the skin.
