RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

FANNIN (UK), the exclusive distributor of ICU Medical products in the UK and Ireland, present the CLAVE and MicroCLAVE range of closed intravenous (IV) access/needle-free connectors.

HENLEYS MEDICAL has long been recognised as one of the leading names in medical supplies nationwide, with over half a century of experience and a product range encompassing the needs of almost all hospital departments.

See it Safe fabric with X-static silver fibre technology is proven to reduce the risk of MRSA. TORAY TEXTILES EUROPE’s range of textile products are extremely safe, comfortable to wear and appropriate for both patient and staff.

3M HEALTH CARE demonstrates its on-going commitment to infection prevention at the 2008 AfPP congress and exhibition, showcasing its wide range of products which increase patient safety, hospital productivity and protection of staff from infections.

STERIS offers a wide range of operating tables, theatre lighting systems, table accessories and patient transfer equipment. Products highlighted at AfPP include HIMAX, a new operating table, and Trenstop – a secure and comfortable positioning device for extreme Trendelenburg positioning.

GE HEALTHCARE delivers efficient infection control measures for hospitals worldwide. Medixair UV Technology is designed to combat airborne infection and offers the convenience of being portable. A 5 x 5 m room can be cleaned within two to three hours and comprehensive clinical data is available.

ARIZANT UK will exhibit its full range of clinical temperature management products at AfPP 2008 including the Bair Hugger forced-air warming system, the Bair Paws patient adjustable warming system and the Ranger blood/fluid warming system – including the new Ranger irrigation fluid warming system.

This year, MEDICAL INNOVATIONS will be exhibiting the Mediwrap high protection thermal blanket system and the innovative Flexislide single-use patient transfer slide sheet. Flexislide is a disposable patient lateral transfer slide sheet that facilitates the safe and easy transfer of patients on and off the operating table. In addition, the Cleanascope endoscope storage and transportation system will be on display.

ANETIC AID will be demonstrating its new shoulder arthroscopy support for powered and manual versions of the QA4 Surgery Trolley System at this year’s AfPP. The attachment offers unprecedented access for surgeons while securing the patient’s position on the table and protecting their airway.

When clear visibility at the surgical site is important, the BAXTER Easyflow irrigation wide bore system allows optimal flow rates at low pressure, with a fast, simple clamp system, enabling precise flow control when you need it.

ESCHMANN EQUIPMENT, a leading British manufacturer of operating room equipment, will be highlighting a range of exciting new products.

DR. WEIGERT is a well known and established manufacturer of specialised detergents and disinfectants sold under the trade name of Neodisher. Based in Hamburg, the company supplies hospitals and clinics throughout Europe. In the UK, the company supplies its products through a subsidiary company, Dr. Weigert UK Ltd, and an expanding network of specialist distributors

For 20 years ROBERTS SURGICAL HEALTHCARE has been a respected supplier of surgical instruments and healthcare products to the NHS and private health sectors, throughout the UK A fully compliant ISO 9002 company, all its products carry a CE mark, in accordance with the Medical Devices directive (93/42/EEC). It is also registered on the PASA Framework Agreement as a preferred supplier.

INTAVENT ORTHOFIX is a growing, diversified company that offers both a broad range of minimally-invasive and non-surgical products in anaesthesia, orthopaedics/trauma and for care of female patients, as well as a commitment to the provision of clinical programmes and formalised training for the life of its products.

MÖLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE invites perioperative practitioners to take a walk through history with “surgery through the ages”; rejuvenate with a “recovery pack” at the welcome bar; attend one of the “meet the expert” sessions; and record their day in the “timeless photo booth”.

PROACT will once again attend AfPP with a range of innovative and affordable monitoring products and consumables. The patented IP Set Disposable Fast ECG System offers an accurate and time saving solution. When ECG monitoring is required, a 12 lead ECG can be applied typically in under 45 seconds. The IP Set electrodes are hardwired, providing an ultra reliable contact, which effectively eradicates the common errors caused by poor electrical contacts.

PARBURCH MEDICAL has been manufacturing the Fogless range of proctoscopes for over 30 years and is ISO 9001 certified, while all products are CE marked.

PAUL HARTMANN offers a range of safe and reliable drapes for every surgical procedure, comfortable surgical gowns, and gloves suitable for every indication.

ERBE UK will be showing the latest developments in the field of electrosurgery.

The comfort and security of STRYKER’s hospital beds, theatre trolleys and patient stretchers have helped make the company an industry leader in patient handling equipment. However, long transports and heavy patients can all increase the risk of back and shoulder injury for the care provider.