Products
APPAREL
Protexis Latex Hydrogel Surgical Gloves
Cardinal HealthThe new Protexis Latex Hydrogel surgical gloves from Cardinal Health are powder-free, made from natural rubber latex, and their exclusive coating makes them easy to don. Hydrogel is a hydrophilic coating bonded to the interior of the glove, which enhances donning lubricity.
GAMMEX Non-Latex Surgical Glove
AnsellAnsell's GAMMEX Non-Latex surgical glove is powder-free and made from latex-free neoprene. This product is designed to be a ideal choice for both latex-sensitive (Type I) and chemical-sensitive (Type IV) allergies of healthcare professionals and patients.
GAMMEX Non-Latex PI White Surgical Glove
AnsellThe GAMMEX Non-Latex PI White surgical glove from Ansell is powder-free and made from synthetic polyisoprene. Wearers experience exceptional fit that also provides tactile sensitivity and dependability. This glove delivers all the performance characteristics of natural rubber latex without the risk of natural rubber latex sensitization.
CAMERAS/VIDEO SYSTEMS
ScaleOR
NDS Surgical Imaging(2013 ESP Award Nominee) NDS Surgical Imaging's ScaleOR is a universal video format scaler and converter, the first of its kind, designed specifically for the healthcare industry. Until now, OR staff had to deal with numerous devices to surmount the challenges presented by the signal complexities of video conversion. With ScaleOR, one single device can now make the bridge between analog and digital, standard definition and high definition.
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.
ProHD Camera
LoupeCam by VizVOCUSLoupeCam (by VizVOCUS) introduces the new ProHD camera for surgical loupes and headlights. The ProHD camera takes visualization and video recording to a new level by delivering the best viewpoint that matters.
BARIATRIC SURGICAL PRODUCTS
Bariatric Instruments
GsourcegSource introduces bariatric instruments. With their extra long length, they are useful for larger patients.
Body Composition Analyzer
Ge HealthcareBody composition measurements with InBody technology can, with accuracy and precision, look beyond weight and traditional BMI to determine and help monitor distribution of body fat, body water, and lean body mass. Along with tetra-polar 8-point tactile electrodes, InBody technology uses a direct segmental multi-frequency bioelectric impedance method that is not dependent on empirical estimations.
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.
ANESTHESIOLOGY
Pain Relief System
I-Flow CorporationThe ON-Q Pain Relief System, manufactured by I-Flow, a Kimberly-Clark Health Care Company, is an elastomeric, non-narcotic postoperative pain relief system that administers an automatic and continuous flow of local anesthetic through a catheter(s) to the surgical site area or peripheral nerve.
G-LT
VBM Medical, Inc.VBM Medical introduces the G-LT, a two-channel solution designed for obtaining and maintaining control of airway patency during medium to long-term complex gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures performed on adults under deep sedation or general anaesthesia while maintaining spontaneous or assisted ventilation.
Contiplex FX System
B. BraunB. Braun Medical inc. has created the Contiplex® FX system to answer the need for simple, cost-effective ultrasound guided Continuous Peripheral Nerve Blocks (CPNB). The latest generation of B. Braun PNB products is intended specifically to support providers who no longer utilize a Dual Guidance or stimulation approach, as well as blocks that can be performed without the aid of stimulation.
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.
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.
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.
CARTS
Hazardous Waste Cart
Health Care LogisticsHealth Care Logistics introduces the customizable Hazardous Waste Cart, a lockable mobile cart that allows staff to properly dispose of varying types of used hazardous materials in a safe, efficient, and separated way anywhere treatment is administered. To customize, users choose their cart color then two colors of security drop inserts.
Battery-Powered Mobile Video Cart
Quest International, Inc.Quest International, Inc. announced the availability of the AlphaView Battery-Powered Mobile Video Cart. The newly announced wireless HD video, surgical display system features a 32 inch, 2.3 megapixel medical-grade LCD on a heavy-duty battery-powered mobile cart.
Battery-Powered Mobile Video Cart
Quest International, Inc.Quest International, Inc. announced the availability of the AlphaView Battery-Powered Mobile Video Cart. The newly announced wireless HD video, surgical display system features a 32 inch, 2.3 megapixel medical-grade LCD on a heavy-duty battery-powered mobile cart. Under typical operating conditions, the AVC2F4P-CART will power the 32 inch LCD monitor for up to 8 hours between charges.
CATHETERS
Introcan Safety 3 Catheter
B. BraunB. Braun Medical Inc. offers Introcan Safety® 3 Catheter designed to address issues pertaining to exposure to blood borne pathogens and catheter related complications. Introcan Safety 3 includes passive safety protection from needlestick injuries, with the addition of an innovative multi-access blood control septum to aid in the prevention of blood exposure each time the device is accessed.
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.
MEGA Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheters
MAQUET Medical Systems USAMAQUET Cardiovascular has announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its new MEGA 7.5Fr. 30cc and 40cc intra-aortic balloon (IAB) catheters. These new, larger volume catheters will allow clinicians to provide patients with greater hemodynamic support, regardless of their height.
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.
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. According to the company, STRIP-T’S is the least expensive apparatus to secure implements to the surgical field and is less expensive than tape, pouches, or drapes.
TissuGlu Surgical Adhesive
Cohera Medical, Inc.Presently, most patients who undergo tummy tucks and other large flap procedures require drains to remove fluids that accumulate under the skin. TissuGlu from Cohera Medical adheres the tissue flap created during the procedure to the underlying tissue, helping to reduce fluid accumulation and ultimately reduce the need for postoperative drain.
CIRCULATORY ASSISTANCE
PulSTARLogix System
Encompass Group LlcEncompass Group, LLC's PulSTARLogix System by Albahealth is an intermittent pneumatic compression system that promotes proper blood flow for immobile patients and reduces the risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. The pump is compact and quiet, easy to use and comfortable for the patient.
Thermoflect Heat Reflective Technology
Encompass Group(2013 ESP Award Nominee) Thermoflect Heat Reflective Technology can prewarm surgical patients and warm patients throughout the surgical journey even in procedures lasting an hour or less. Thermoflect Heat Reflective Technology patient warming products offer a simple solution to hypothermia. The patient warming products are based on technology pioneered by NASA.
Endo-Flush EFP-500
Pci MedicalPCI Medical introduces the Endo-Flush EFP-500. The EFP-500 is an automated endoscope flushing pump that replaces manual syringing. The Endo-flush offers an upgraded pump and computer-controlled dual valve system.
CRITICAL CARE/EMERGENCY
Patient Warming System M1000 Control Unit
Kimberly-Clark Health CareKimberly-Clark Health Care offers the Patient Warming System M1000 Control Unit. It allows precise (+/-0.5 degrees Celsius) automated or customizable temperature management. Automatic computer-controlled algorithm avoids warming patients above normal range and prevents temperature spikes.
Fluid Management System
Thermedx, LlcThermedx’ electromechanical fluid management system uses per-patient disposable tubing sets to pressurize, warm, deliver and measure irrigation fluids for endoscopic and laparoscopic surgeries. The Pressurized Fluid Delivery technology provides non-pulsatile flow designed for better surgeon visibility.
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.
ELECTROSURGERY PRODUCTS
PlumePen
Buffalo FilterBuffalo Filter’s PlumePen electrosurgical pencil features a sleek compact design that combines precision surgical smoke plume management with electrosurgery in one device. Featuring Flexible Plume Capture (FPC) TechnologyTM, the extendable/retractable capture port lets surgeons customize the placement of the smoke evacuation inlet for optimum visibility.
Reusable Patient Return Electrode
Megadyne Medical ProductsThe environmentally-friendly Mega Soft reusable patient return electrode from Megadyne can be used with most isolated electrosurgical generators and eliminate up to 1,500 sticky pads over its 2-year life. It is safer than traditional CQM “grounding” pads as its large surface area and capacitive technology prevents heat build-up.
PlumePen
Buffalo FilterBuffalo Filter’s PlumePen electrosurgical pencil features a sleek compact design that combines precision surgical smoke plume management with electrosurgery in one device. Featuring Flexible Plume Capture (FPC) TechnologyTM, the extendable/retractable capture port lets surgeons customize the placement of the smoke evacuation inlet for optimum visibility and the most effective capture regardless of blade length.
FILTRATION/AIR PURIFICATION
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.
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.
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
IV Clear
Covalon Technologies Ltd.The IV Clear from Covalon Technologies is an an antimicrobial silicone adhesive film dressing designed for securing vascular intravenous access devices. It offers the comfort of skin-friendly silicone adhesive technology with the advanced antimicrobial protection of two gold-standard antimicrobial agents – chlorhexidine and silver.
Caps Line
Key Surgical, Inc.Key Surgical offers and expanded line of instrument protection products. Key Surgical now carries eleven lines of Instrument Tip Caps with close to 200 options to fit most instrument protection needs. Features include expanded sizes of self-retaining retractor caps, Airflow caps that prevent potential suction effect and caps specific for skin hooks.
Saf-T Cube Needle Holder
QosinaThe Qosina Saf-T Cube Needle Holder No.12135 is made of EVA and Polypropylene and features a double sided adhesive, which ensures stability of the needle holder. This disposable Saf-T Cube Needle Holder may be used for all gauge needles and engages with a single handed technique. Use of this needle holder could reduce the risk of injury from needle sticks and avoids hand carrying of the needle.
IMAGING/DIAGNOSTIC PRODUCTS
HD 3D Laparoscopic Surgical Video System
OlympusThe Olympus Articulating HD 3D Laparoscopic Surgical Video System delivers value to surgeons and patients by reducing surgical errors and improving the speed, accuracy, and precision of surgical tasks such as dissection, grasping and suturing when compared with traditional 2D surgical systems.
All-In-One Screen
AmpronixAmpronix created the new VERSAPAXX, an all-in-one screen that lets you capture images and video all in HD. It features advanced analytical and diagnostic tools to make your integration seamless.
USB Microscope
Healthmark Industries Company, Inc.Healthmark offers a new USB Microscope that delivers improved image quality, and features which enhance the ability to closely inspect surgical instruments.
INFECTION CONTROL PRODUCTS
Grippy Surgical Absorbent Mat
New Pig Corp.(2013 ESP Award Nominee) New Pig’s PIG Grippy Surgical Absorbent Mat is an absorbent mat with an adhesive bottom that stays put, no matter what. The mat absorbs and retains up to three liters of liquid to help keep O.R. floors clean and safe.
HYPE-WIPE Bleach Towelettes
Current Technologies, Inc.HYPE-WIPE bleach towelettes from Current Technologies enable portable and convenient disinfection of high touch areas such as light switches, IV poles, carts, trays, doorknobs, medical equipment, BP cuffs, and counters. HYPE-WIPES are individually packaged and contain the CDC/OSHA recommended 1:10 dilution.
Smart-Fold Sterilization Wrap
Kimberly-Clark Health Care(2013 ESP Award Nominee) Kimberly-Clark’s Smart-Fold Sterilization Wrap is an innovative sterilization packaging designed to provide the durability necessary for the most demanding healthcare applications while reducing waste. Developed in collaboration with central service and operating room professionals, the wrap features triple-layer reinforcement.
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
S.A.F.E.
Steris CorporationSteris offers the new S.A.F.E. Situational Awareness for Everyone Display. It is designed to provide automatic access to key patient information from diverse IT systems – laboratory, radiology, medical records, allergies, and more – within the operating room. It provides a dynamic view of clinical information on a dedicated, easy to read display to optimize clinical decision making and patient safety.
Care Exchange Workstations
Midmark CorporationMidmark Corporation has enhanced its line of Care Exchange Workstations to provide highly efficient clinical workflows as physicians integrate new technology in the exam room. They provide caregivers with the form and function of mobile units in a space-saving design ideal for healthcare environments where a mobile technology platform is not an option.
Workflow Management Software
Steris CorporationThe RealView Visual Workflow Management Software from Steris is designed to help create Lean, highly efficient perioperative environments. According to the company, improvements include an increase of up to 85 percent in OR utilization and a 146 percent improvement in surgical volume without adding ORs or overtime.
INSTRUMENTATION
Pretzel-Shaped Laparoscopic Retractors
CarefusionCareFusion introduced a 3mm version of its Snowden-Pencer pretzel-shaped laparoscopic retractors. The 3mm shaft enables even smaller incisions and is designed to promote faster recovery time, minimize scarring through smaller incisions, and reduce post-operative pain and trauma for the patient.
Miracle Scissors
Advanced Medical Innovations (Ami)Advanced Medical Innovations offers its line of Mayo and Metzenbaum Miracle Scissors. A cam mechanism has been incorporated to make sure the scissors’ jaws are always together and will cut consistently every time without splaying.
Universal Large Bone Saw Blade Design
Brasseler USABrasseler USA Surgical Power & Accessories introduces its new universal large bone saw blade design that allows current customers who have Stryker System 7, 6, 5, 4 and 2000 to stock one inventory of compatible replacement saw blades at factory direct prices, without sacrificing quality.
LASERS
Laser Safety Glasses
Vision UsaTask-Vision Laser Safety Glasses from Vision USA Laser Safety Glasses and Magnification are available in polycarbonate, glass and thin dielectric filter glass. These safety glasses can accommodate laser safety applications with the best protection, visibility and comfort. Frames are available in many styles.
BeamPath®-GYN CO2 Laser Fiber
Omniguide, Inc.OmniGuide, Inc. announces it has expanded its BeamPath® CO2 laser fiber technology into the Gynecology (GYN) market with the availability of the flexible BeamPath-GYN. The BeamPath-GYN fiber is designed to enhance the safety and precision needed by surgeons in gynecology and is suitable for procedures such as laparoscopic endometriosis treatment, lower genital condyloma and dysplasia, and myomectomy.
Eliminate Surgical Smoke
Lexion MedicalThe PneuView XE from Lexion is a technology designed specifically to eliminate surgical smoke during laparoscopic procedures. According to the company, it is not susceptible to clogging, eliminating the need for costly and inconvenient replacement during the same procedure. It is capable of providing desired visualization even with the greatest smoke generating devices in the market.
LIGHTS/LIGHT SOURCES
Nuvo VistOR MS LED Surgical Light
Nuvo Inc.(2013 ESP Award Nominee) Nuvo introduces the Nuvo VistOR MS LED Surgical light. The VistOR MS LED light provides 120,000 lux, excellent shadow control, unique pattern adjustment, and the Nuvo sterile handle controls. According to the company, this product is available in a single-, dual-, or triple-ceiling mounted system.
CHROMOPHARE
Berchtold CorporationBerchtold's CHROMOPHARE F Generation with Precision Beam Technology is a patented, ultrathin, highly maneuverable design focusing 650 beams of overlapping light into a deep, homogenous column with ideal depth of illumination and superior shadow control.
Stallion Elite
Bryton CorporationThe Stallion Elite from Bryton increases the surgeon’s ability to operate quickly, freely, and without neck strain from trailing leads. Powered by a laser type diode technology, the Elite produces an impressive 200,000 lux, using minimal energy to create premium light output with up to nine hours running per charge.
MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY
HD 3D Video Laparoscope
Olympus(2013 ESP Award Nominee) The ENDOEYE FLEX 3D from Olympus is the world’s only articulating HD 3D video laparoscope that delivers value to surgeons and patients by reducing surgical errors and improving the speed, accuracy, and precision of surgical tasks such as dissection, grasping, and suturing (compared with traditional 2D surgical systems).
Valvesafe
Healthmark Industries Company, Inc.Healthmark Industries announces the Valvesafe, a new product to help keep endoscope valves and other detachable parts with the proper endoscope throughout reprocessing. The Valvesafe locks onto the endoscope without concealing any part of the scope and is able to hold a maximum of four valves at once.
MIRA-i CS Retractor System
MAQUET Medical Systems USAMaquet Medical Systems USA and Maquet Cardiovascular announced the launch of the MIRA-i CS Retractor System, an innovative, modular system designed to provide unsurpassed cardiothoracic access during minimally invasive revascularization procedures. The MIRA-i CS Retractor features a unique, pivoting mechanism that maximizes access and visibility through the smallest of incisions, thus avoiding the need for a sternotomy with its associated risks and complications.
MONITORING PRODUCTS
LED Backlight Surgical Displays
NDS Surgical ImagingNDS Surgical Imaging has expanded its family of advanced LED backlight surgical displays with the release of the new 24” Radiance G2, 55” Radiance G2 and 24” EndoVue monitors. The benefits of LED backlight technology are many. LED displays consume less power, thereby reducing energy costs.
Monitoring Temperature
Healthmark Industries Company, Inc.Healthmark Industries offers two new products sold separately. One that monitors the temperature of reprocessing baths; and the other that monitors the ambient temperature and humidity of critical environments such as decontam, sterile storage, procedure rooms, and others.
Healthmark Watermark
Healthmark Industries Company, Inc.The Healthmark Watermark is a bumper sticker-sized, liquid crystal thermometer with a "water fill line" that adheres to the inside of a manual and/or ultrasonic soaking bath, tub, sink, or basin. What makes the Healthmark Watermark unique is that it features an easy to read liquid crystal thermometer located below the fill line.
MULTIMEDIA
OB/GYN PRODUCTS
ER-SPEC
Obp MedicalOBP Medical offers the ER-SPEC disposable vaginal speculum with a built-in fully disposable LED light source. For single use only, the ER-SPEC is designed to eliminate the time and expense of reprocessing and reduces the risk of cross-contamination. Each individual ER-SPEC comes ready to use with no additional parts or components needed.
Uro-Gyn Surgical Instruments
Monarch Medical ProductsMonarch Medical Products has introduced the Uro-Gyn Surgical Instruments designed for pelvic reconstructive suirgery, incontinence surgery, vaginoplsaty and hysterectomy. The instruments consist of three different S-curve scissors, Uro-Gyn clamp and tissue forceps with de Bakey style jaws are the only system made for in-office management of vaginal mesh exposure and in-office vaginal surgery.
Platform Of New Ultrasound Products
Ge HealthcareGE Healthcare is committed to expanding the reach of ultrasound technology. Thus at RSNA, the company will showcase a number of its innovative technologies available globally, including the latest breakthroughs on its LOGIQ, Voluson and ViewPoint platforms. Among the LOGIQ products that GE will feature is the LOGIQ® E9, recognized earlier this year by 2011 Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards: Medical Equipment & Infrastructure report as the top general imaging ultrasound system in the market.
OR TABLES, PRODUCTS/EQUIPMENT
Pads And Positioners
Action Products, Inc.Action Products Inc. has expanded its Action brand positioners line with two more head pads and three positioners to protect the smallest of patients. Incrementally different sized products are meaningful to improving the quality of care for this patient population.
Allen Advance Table
Allen Medical Systems(2013 ESP Award Nominee) The Allen Advance table (from Allen Medical) is used for dedicated spine positioning where 360-degree radiolucency is required. It can be used in prone or supine positions with the ability to “flip” the patient intraoperatively. The Allen design addresses the safety concerns associated with pulling the wrong pins that can result in table collapse with patient.
Orthopedic Surgical Table
Steris CorporationThe Steris OT 1000 Series Orthopedic Surgical Table is designed to offer superior control and access to the operative site. The revolutionary SWAN technology provides virtually effortless movement of the anatomy for Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty (AATHA), fracture reduction, and many other orthopedic procedures.
ORTHOPEDICS/ARTHROSCOPY PRODUCTS
Tri-Pull Secure Shoulder Solution
Innovative Medical Products, Inc.(2013 ESP Award Nominee) IMP’s Tri-Pull Secure Shoulder Solution employs three proven systems (Phase4 Gel Splint, Reznik Universal Shoulder Positioner, De Mayo RoTractor) to distract and control precise rotation of the shoulder during arthroscopic surgery. The RoTractor delivers incremental amounts of arm rotation while maintaining shoulder distraction at the same time.
De Mayo RoTractor
Innovative Medical Products, Inc.Innovative Medical Products has introduced a unique solution for securing a patient’s arm rotation during arthroscopic shoulder surgery without the need of an assistant to hold the rotation of the arm for an extended period of time at the desired position. By freeing up an assistant, the De Mayo RoTractor increases the surgical team’s efficiency.
Pads And Positioners
Action Products, Inc.Action Products Inc. has expanded its Action brand positioners line with two more head pads and three positioners to protect the smallest of patients. Incrementally different sized products are meaningful to improving the quality of care for this patient population.
PATIENT HANDLING & FURNITURE
Stretcher-Chairs
Transmotion Medical Inc.TransMotion Medical offers a line of stretcher-chairs, designed to be safe patient handling equipment in a Universal Care Platform. Each stretcher-chair is a chair, stretcher, outpatient surgery table, recliner, and transport device – all in one.
Transfer & Lift Device
HoverTech InternationalHoverTech International introduces a next generation patient handling solution: the HoverSling Combination Transfer & Lift Device for lateral transfers, repositioning, turning, and vertical lifting.
Stretcher-Chairs
Transmotion Medical Inc.TransMotion Medical offers a line of stretcher-chairs, designed to be safe patient handling equipment in a Universal Care Platform. Each stretcher-chair is a chair, stretcher, outpatient surgery table, recliner, and transport device – all in one.
PHYSICAL THERAPY PRODUCTS
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.
Patient Positioning Made Simple For Spinals And Epidurals
Mhp MedicalOld way July 20, 2011 The Patient Positioning System (PPS) was designed to support and hold a patient during a spinal or Epidural. Replacing the staff or family member from holding the patient is safer, is more stable for the patient, frees up staff and makes the placement of the catheter easier, faster with less patient movement.
Trendelenburg Restraint For Robotic, Laparoscopy Procedures
MEDICUS SurgicalDan Allen, Inventor of the Allen Stirrup, has designed a Trendelenburg restraint to use cervical notch support to prevent the compression and distortion that causes brachial plexus injury. Allen explains, “at first glance the TrenGuard™ Trendelenburg Patient Restraint may resemble dangerous shoulder braces, but the cervical notch pad makes this device radically different.
SAFETY PRODUCTS
Neutray Sharps Passing Tray
Advanced Medical Innovations (Ami)Advanced Medical Innovations unveiled the Neutray Sharps Passing Tray for hands-free transfer of sharps during a surgical procedure. It has been specifically designed to handle many of the different styles of sharps used in today’s operating room.
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. It is optimized for easy hands-free transfer of sharp instruments.
Sharps Passing Tray
Advanced Medical Innovations (Ami)Advanced Medical Innovations unveiled the Neutray™ Sharps Passing Tray for hands-free transfer of sharps during a surgical procedure. It has been specifically designed to handle many of the different styles of sharps used in today’s operating room.
SERVICES & TRAINING
Simulation-Based Suturing Training
SimbionixSimbionix and Intuitive Surgical developed simulation-based suturing training for the da Vinci system. This Suturing Module is a highly realistic educational solution that provides suturing and knot-tying tutorials with performance feedback. Simulation-based training is essential prior to clinical practice.
Simulation-Based Suturing Training
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.Simbionix and Intuitive Surgical developed simulation-based suturing training for the da Vinci system. This Suturing Module is a highly realistic educational solution that provides suturing and knot-tying tutorials with performance feedback. Simulation-based training is essential prior to clinical practice.
Suturing Module
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.Simbionix and Intuitive Surgical developed simulation-based suturing training for the da Vinci system. This Suturing Module is a highly realistic educational solution that provides suturing and knot-tying tutorials with performance feedback.
WOUND CLOSURE/HEALING PRODUCTS
SurgiClear
Covalon Technologies Ltd.(2013 ESP Award Nominee) SurgiClear from Covalon Technologies integrates two well-known antimicrobials (chlorhexidine and silver) into the film dressing’s soft silicone adhesive. The dual antimicrobial silicone adhesive kills 99.99 percent of bacteria and suppresses re-growth of microbes on the patient’s skin, maintaining a preferred environment for wound healing.
MiSeal Reposable Thermal Ligating System
Microline Surgical, Inc.Microline Surgical, Inc. launched an enhanced version of its MiSeal Reposable Thermal Ligating System. MiSeal is the first and only reposable device that simultaneously seals and divides soft tissue using direct thermal energy, offering surgeons the ability to achieve exceptional patient outcomes at a considerable cost advantage.
Port Closure System
Coopersurgical, Inc.CooperSurgical announces the release of the new Carter-Thomason II Port Closure System, designed to ensure safer, quicker port site closure for average to obese patients undergoing a range of laparoscopic procedures.

