RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

TALLEY GROUP claims to be the UK’s largest privately owned specialist in pressure ulcer prevention mattresses, negative pressure wound therapy and provides cost effective wipe clean duvet systems and specialist decontamination solutions for primary and secondary healthcare.

VERNAGROUP has announced that it will be launching its new Vortex macerator and powerful Tuffie 5 wipes, which eradicate the major five major groups of pathogens – including Clostridium difficile, MRSA and E. coli.

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.

GOJO TFX provides a completely contact-free method of dispensing – therefore minimising the spread of bacteria and points of contamination.

GREEN VALET infection containment PPE packs and kits are an innovative approach to infection control for use during outbreaks of SARS, avian influenza (“bird flu”) and other major infections. Developed following research with the NHS they have become a key part of infection control strategy for pandemics at many Trusts and are now available from NHS Supply Chain.

The wish of physicians for the ability to scan the entire organ, e.g. the heart, brain or liver, in one rotation and hence in a fraction of a second, has now become reality for the first time with the Aquilion One.

The Getinge Poka-yoke Aer from LANCER can now disinfect a flexible endoscope in as little as half the time it takes for a conventional AER.

SYNERGY’s linen management service cleans more than ten million items of laundry, uniforms and surgical gowns every year.

Emergency medicine consultants at the Bradford Royal Infirmary have introduced resuscitative ultrasound techniques to the department using a SONOSITE MicroMaxx point-of-care ultrasound tool.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust has decided to introduce the Bardex I.C. silver alloy and hydrogel coated Foley catheter, from BARD, as a first line treatment option to help reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).

WELCH ALLYN has developed the CardioPerfect range of state-of-the-art cardiopulmonary equipment, which can provide a full and accurate status of each patient’s cardiopulmonary function.

NEW STYLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES is introducing a range of hospital furniture which incorporates an innovative and durable antibacterial technology.

The prevention of perioperative hypothermia has now been addressed by new NICE guidelines. Amid concerns that only a minority of patients are presently actively warmed, any increase in the use of the existing disposable systems in response will have a substantial impact on theatre budgets. However, a proven system which utilises the latest technology – a patented flexible carbon polymer – is already available to warm every patient, and will reduce costs.

MÖLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE’s Barrier range is expanding with the launch of a singleuse non-woven blanket, intended to help shield and prevent the patient from cooling before, during and after a surgical intervention, by maintaining the patient’s body temperature.

A versatile sling which is capable of encouraging a faster patient recovery time is available from SALITAS. Used in many hospitals – including Bradford Hospital NHS Trust – the “Bradford Sling” increases patient comfort and encourages a faster recovery.

The Hospital Infection Research Laboratory, in Birmingham, has conducted EN1276 quantitative suspension efficacy testing on TECare antimicrobial fluid using four organisms; Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Enterococcus hirae.

Addressing the need for enhanced realism in neonatal emergency medical and nursing training, LAERDAL has announced the launch of SimNewB. This interactive neonatal simulator is designed to replicate both simple and complex scenarios in the first 10 minutes of a newborn’s life, optimising training opportunities within all neonatal training curricula.

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Safety syringes help protect staff from the health risks of needlestick injuries, and the Trust from damages claims. Some safety syringes are safer than others, however. Over 70% of nurses surveyed said they preferred syringes where hands and fingers stay behind the needle area when activating the safety mechanism, and where the syringe is permanently disabled after the safety mechanism is activated. Over 60% required the safety feature to be integral to the design of the syringe, the needle should withdraw into the barrel, and the mechanism be operated single-handedly.

G&N MEDICAL, a supplier of clinical waste containers, has been appointed exclusive UK distributor for the Econix Bio-Bin range.