RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

SYNERGY HEALTHCARE has invested in developing a total infection control solution suitable for use in a wide range of healthcare settings which offer high levels of performance against a wide range of harmful microorganisms including MRSA, SARS and C. difficile. AirCleanse has been developed to address airborne transmission and simply needs to be connected to mains electricity in the room where decontamination is required.

Concerns over infection control in hospitals and the spread of MRSA, CJD and other resistant pathogens means that the cleaning and sterilising of reusable medical equipment is becoming increasingly regulated by industry guidelines and international standards.

The UEGF is a professional medical nonprofit organisation. Its affiliated societies represent over 22,000 European specialists in the fields of medicine, surgery, endoscopy and paediatrics.

SCHERING-PLOUGH is an innovation-driven, science-centered global healthcare company.

Mezavant XL is a new treatment in the UK for patients with mild to moderate UC.

THE ILEOSTOMY AND INTERNAL POUCH 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.

UNISOFT’s GRS-compliant GI Reporting Tool has been developed in the UK as the natural successor to Endoscribe. It is currently installed in more than 135 hospitals with more coming on stream all the time. The data can be stored either in Access 2003 format for smaller private hospitals, or under SQL Server 2000 or later.

The decontamination of flexible endoscopes has progressed through many different stages and seen significant improvements since South African born physician Basil Hirschowitz developed the first device in 1957.

RUHOF discovered a gap in the market for an inexpensive product that could be used for keeping small items together in a washer-disinfector.

MEDICAL INNOVATIONS has announced a major addition to its Meditherapy range, with the launch of a Multiple Clipping Device – the ClipMaster3. The new ClipMaster3 is a multiple endoscopic clip applier, which can pass down a standard 2.8 mm endoscope channel.

Exhibiting at the event is TBS GB – part of the TBS Group, which offers managed biomedical and endoscopy maintenance services.

PARTNERS FOR ENDOSCOPY will be launching four new products along with a special show special offer on: Horizon endoscopy accessories, liners, suction valves and the PDQ.

CLASADO, manufacturer of the prebiotic supplement Bimuno, has introduced a new way to effectively improve gut health. Since 60% of the body’s immune response system is situated in the gut, maintaining a healthy gut is fundamental to overall wellbeing.

SYNER-MED (PP) points out that iron deficiency anaemia is a persistent problem for many patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

The VITALINE PHARMACEUTICALS display will feature CosmoFer (low molecular weight iron (III) dextran) – claimed to be the only I.V. iron preparation for iron-deficiency anaemia that offers a Total Dose Infusion (TDI) up to 20 mg/kg bodyweight.

As an independent family-owned company, DR FALK PHARMA focuses on improving patient outcomes through a dual approach: firstly, through providing high quality education and information for the gastroenterology and hepatology communities (doctors, nurses, patient groups and researchers) and, secondly, by offering effective therapies for IBD and cholestatic liver diseases in the form of Salofalk, Budenofalk and Ursofalk.

ENDOSOFT provides state-of-the-art electronic medical records for departments performing endoscopic and surgical procedures.

The SCORPIO ENDOSCOPY system has been developed to meet the very latest requirements defined by the profession, GRS, JAG and other national drivers.

In its role as a decontamination consultant, LANCER offers an independent review and report of endoscope reprocessing procedures.

By supporting diagnosis and patient management in gastroenterology, SCHEBO kits can optimise patient management, helping save costs and resources.