Purchasing
CHROMOPHARE
May 21, 2013 12:15 pm | by Berchtold | Berchtold Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsBerchtold'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.
STRIP-T'S
May 20, 2013 10:01 am | by Kapp Surgical Instruments | Product Releases | CommentsSelf-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.
Visor Handband Loupe Magnifier
May 20, 2013 9:52 am | by Vision USA | Vision Usa | Product Releases | CommentsVision USA offers the Task-Vision Visor Handband loupe magnifier. According to the company, the product is distortion-free, optical-grade acrylic coated for abrasion resistance and increased light transmission. The lenses are prismatic for convergence (better to see with both eyes) and the lenses / powers are interchangeable.
Stallion Elite
May 17, 2013 10:08 am | by Bryton | Product Releases | CommentsThe 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.
Modular Storage Cabinets
May 17, 2013 9:49 am | by Lista International Corporation | Lista International Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsLista International Corporation offers modular drawer storage cabinets. According to the company, these versatile solutions create a space-efficient workspace which also provides for clean, safe, highly organized storage of hospital supplies and equipment.
Calzuro Footwear
May 14, 2013 10:19 am | by Calzuro | Product Releases | CommentsCalzuro.com is pleased to announce the latest Calzuro model. The new sole has improved traction plus optional Heel Strap Kit accessory. Calzuro continues to offer a design that promotes maximum comfort, resulting in less fatigue during long standing hours or on hard surfaces.
MIRA-i CS Retractor System
May 14, 2013 10:13 am | by Maquet Medical Systems USA and Maquet Cardiovascular | MAQUET Medical Systems USA | Product Releases | CommentsMaquet 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.
Infrared LED Light Emitter
May 10, 2013 10:31 am | by Larson Electronics | Product Releases | CommentsLarson Electronics has announced the release of a 12 watt infrared LED light emitter designed to provide output and operation suitable for medical applications. The LEDLB-4E-IR-M-110V 110 Volt Medical Infrared LED Light Bar is provides those in the medical fields with a powerful and effective source of infrared light.
Medical Grade Polyurethane
May 7, 2013 9:57 am | by Parker Hannifin | Parker Hannifin Corp. Seal Group | Product Releases | CommentsParker Hannifin Corporation has created a medical grade polyurethane that not only displays characteristic polycarbonate resistance to oxidation and alcohol swelling, but also demonstrates expanded resistance to environmental stress cracking.
Surgeons Wearing Calzuro Since 1987
May 3, 2013 10:12 am | by Calzuro | Product Releases | CommentsCalzuro offers a footwear product to equip surgeons, OR nurses, and other clinicians. Italian-made Calzuro Clogs have been available in the United States since 1987. The Italian design promotes comfort while standing long hours on hard surfaces.
A New Approach To Cutting Healthcare Costs
May 2, 2013 10:57 am | by New York Times | Videos | CommentsA strategy offers financial incentives for healthcare providers to cut costs by keeping patients out of the hospital. New York Times economics correspondent Annie Lowrey explains how this is accomplished and whether or not this trend will continue in this video.
Let There Be Light
May 1, 2013 1:46 pm | by Mike Schmidt, Editor, Surgical Products | Articles | CommentsWhat constitutes good or sufficient surgical lighting in today’s operating room is not the same as it was just a few short years ago. Advancements in technology and product development have sparked an ongoing evolution of lighting products. As a result, the needs, wants, and expectations of hospitals and medical facilities have grown and evolved as well.
Care Exchange Workstations
May 1, 2013 10:10 am | by Midmark Corporation | Midmark Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsMidmark 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.
Foam And Gel Positioners
April 30, 2013 10:04 am | by Geneva Healthcare | Geneva Healthcare | Product Releases | CommentsGeneva 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.
WAFFLE Seat Cushion
April 30, 2013 9:47 am | by EHOB | Product Releases | CommentsAvailable in four sizes (Original, Standard, Pediatric & Bariatric), EHOB’s WAFFLE Seat Cushion redistributes a patient’s weight, provides comfort, and works to prevent and treat pressure ulcers. The cushion features a unique, low-profile design that contours and cradles surgical patients while in the seat.
The Outlook For Medical Devices In Western Europe
April 29, 2013 12:26 pm | News | CommentsFive of the ten largest medical device markets in the world are in Western Europe; Germany, France, the UK, Italy and Spain. Like all other sectors, the medical device markets will be impacted by the current eurozone crisis in the short term. This is a danger for domestic manufacturing industries, especially in Germany, which rely on demand for exports of their products.
Infrared LED Light Emitter
April 29, 2013 10:28 am | by Larson Electronics | Product Releases | CommentsLarson Electronics has announced the release of a 12 watt infrared LED light emitter, designed to provide output and operation suitable for medical applications. The LEDLB-4E-IR-M-110V 110 Volt Medical Infrared LED Light Bar provides those in the medical fields with a powerful and effective source of infrared light.
Sterile Nitrile Powder-Free Fully Textured Examination Gloves
April 29, 2013 10:18 am | by Tronex Healthcare | Tronex Healthcare | Product Releases | CommentsTronex Healthcare introduces its Sterile Nitrile Powder-Free Fully Textured Examination Gloves. These advanced gloves are 100 percent latex free, featuring a fully textured surface for an improved grip in both wet and dry environments and for various procedures.
Latex Free CALZURO
April 29, 2013 10:06 am | by Calzuro | Product Releases | CommentsCalzuro footwear is Latex free and can be worn in the OR or anywhere. Made in Italy, the material is thermo-injectable anti-static copolymer rubber compound and halogen-free. Thirteen colors, two styles, and various accessories (heel strap kit and comfort insoles) are available.
Versapor Bladeless Optical 12mm Trocar
April 26, 2013 10:31 am | by Covidien | Product Releases | CommentsThe introduction of the Versapor Bladeless Optical 12mm Trocar is the newest addition to the wide offering of Covidien access products. It offers surgeons visualization during trocar placement to help clinicians minimize the risk of trocar injuries.
Post Medical Now Offers OSHA, BBP And Dot Training For Medical Waste
April 19, 2013 5:02 pm | News | CommentsPost Medical, Inc. is proud to announce its offering of customized OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens and DOT Hazardous Materials for Regulated Medical Waste training. Each customized training program is available by webinar or on-site. Whether you are a medical waste generator or medical waste disposal company, these interactive training options offer you a real life resource, leaving no issue unresolved.
The 2013 Pink Glove Dance From AORN
March 7, 2013 11:10 am | Videos | CommentsOn March 4, 2013, at 6:00 in the morning, more than 1,100 operating room nurses participated in a special Pink Glove Dance in San Diego, CA at Medline's 8th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Breakfast.
Hybrid OR At The Cleveland Clinic
March 7, 2013 10:41 am | Videos | CommentsCleveland Clinic feels their Hybrid Operating Room give surgeons the flexibility to tailor procedures to best fit each patient, leadsing to less invasiver procedures and better clinical outcomes.
Kinecting In The OR
March 7, 2013 10:25 am | Videos | CommentsA hands-on lookat how the capabilities of the Kinect gaming system could be utilized in the operating room.
Thermedx Hysteroscopic Fluid Management System
March 1, 2013 9:51 am | by Thermedx Fluid Management System | Thermedx, Llc | Product Releases | CommentsThermedx Fluid Management System offers its patented fluid delivery methodology that is being utilized at a growing list of hospitals for Hysteroscopic Fluid Management, Urology Fluid Management, and other applications. This is in addition to automatic volume measurement for fluid absorption monitoring, safe pressure ranges for optimal visualization, and on-demand fluid warming for temperature maintenance.
