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Endoscope cleaning solution
MEDICAL INNOVATIONS has announced a major addition to its Meditherapy range, the Uno-Flush all-in-one detergent cleaner and disinfectant, designed for the initial flush and wipe of an endoscope immediately post-procedure.
Diagnosis with capsule endoscopy
SYNMED is a specialist supplier of gastroenterology diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, with expertise in upper and lower gastrointestinal disorders.
Scope positioning system
IMOTECH MEDICAL is the UK sole supplier of Fujinon Endoscopes and associated equipment manufactured by the medical division of Fujifilm Corporation.
Solution to endoscopy cleaning
In these times of financial restraint, reducing expenditure on capital projects has become a priority and this also applies to the decontamination of flexible endoscopes.
Support group
IA is a patient support group run by and for people with ileostomies and ileo-anal pouches. Its primary aim is to help people who have had their colon removed return to a full and active life as soon as possible after surgery.
Safe, compact pass-through AER
PURICORE’s “SAFERplus” is one of the smallest and safest pass-through AERs on the market and is fully compatible with Sterilox high-level disinfectant and a wide range of Sterilox endoscopy products.
Intravenous iron
Iron deficiency anaemia is a persistent problem for many patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
IT system supports JAG/GRS audits
The Scorpio Endoscopy system, from ASCRIBE has been developed to meet the latest requirements defined by the profession, GRS, JAG and other national drivers.
High resolution images
In 2008, PENTAX LIFE CARE announced the arrival of the new Hi Line system. With over 50 systems now in use in the UK, Hi Line is fast becoming the gastroenterologist’s system of choice.
Advances in EUS guided therapy
Endoscopic ultrasound is regarded as one of the most accurate ways of staging upper GI cancer and HITACHI’s endosonographic systems incorporate state-of-the-art “chipin- the-tip” technology – combining high definition video imaging with high resolution ultrasound imaging for increased diagnostic confidence.
Quality instrumentation
MONMOUTH SURGICAL supplies the UK’s leading healthcare providers with quality instrumentation for flexible endoscopes at competitive prices.
Endoscope traceability system
MEDITRAX’s EndoTrax, electronic traceability system for endoscopes is user-friendly and meets all requirements of traceability within HTM 01-06. EndoTrax is availability as a single or multi-department solution.
Endoscopy quality assurance
The Joint Advisory Group on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (JAG) assumes an active and broad role in the quality assurance of endoscopy training and services across the UK.
Sterility assurance products
The Infection Prevention Technologies division at STERIS has appointed David Campbell as the new senior marketing manager for high temperature and sterility assurance products in Europe.
Stent innovation offers precise control
The Evolution Controlled-Release Stent System reflects COOK MEDICAL’s continued commitment to pioneering important innovations in stent delivery and performance that can impact the quality of patient care.
Solutions for decontamination
Well known for its automated endoscope reprocessors, prolonged scope storage cabinets and transport baskets, LANCER also provides connectors, detergents, disinfectants, technical support and training.
Endoscopy experts join forces
The experience and technical expertise of two major players in the washer disinfector market have been combined, through the creation of a new company, following the acquisition of Dawmed International by the Dutch-based group WASSENBURG & CO.
IBD therapy
As an independent family-owned company, DR FALK PHARMA focuses on improving patient outcomes through a dual approach:
Managing water treatment costs
In the current economic downturn it is vital to control costs and water treatment is a key area. ELGA PROCESS WATER’s new AQUAservice Star package offers a solution.
NPSA-compliant feeding tubes
MERCK SERONO GASTROENTEROLOGY offers an extensive range of high quality enteral feeding tube devices, which are designed not only to meet all of your clinical requirements, but also provide maximum patient comfort, flexibility and simplicity.
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