RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

The air we breathe at home, at school, at work and especially in care-critical environments such as hospitals is responsible for the spread of microorganisms and as such, a common vector for the transmission of harmful pathogens that pose a risk of causing infection and illness.

This year, we are excited to be hosting two conferences, the EBME conference, and the Operating Theatre conference. The 2022 EBME Expo will be open to delegates for 2 days with the focus being on innovations in medical equipment technology and maintenance on day one, and medical equipment management, procurement, and training on day two.

Rocialle Healthcare is leading the way as the first company to bring the National Health Service a new range of polyware that’s COMPLETELY MADE FROM 100% RECYCLED PLASTIC.

The world’s first Scalp Cooling Summit will unite global oncology and research thought leaders to discuss current practice and how to advance the future of scalp cooling and side effect management in cancer care.

Nowadays, increasing demands for technological innovation and precision have given rise to interoperability in operating rooms. However, communication limitations between surgeons and surgical team members, especially during surgery, can in some instances hinder operating room performance.

A pioneering digital platform, which uses cutting-edge AI technology to analyse patients’ experience of care, could help healthcare organisations identify where and how to improve the patient experience, which remains a key aim for the NHS.

Solutions from BiocareUV will be showcased at the Infection Prevention and Control Conference and exhibition, taking place at the National Conference Centre, Birmingham, on the 26-27 April 2022.

Mackwell Health, part of the Mackwell Group, has announced plans to demonstrate its UV-C disinfection technology solutions at this year’s Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Conference, of which Mackwell Health is a main sponsor. This marks a significant step toward fulfilling the company’s vision to provide innovative solutions in the field of Infection Control.

Nanosonics is hosting a ‘Decontamination of Ultrasound Probes Study Day’, at Ardencote Hotel, Warwick, on Wednesday 6th April 2022, following the success of its 2019 session.

The Ultra-V decontamination robot combines ultraviolet-c (UV-C) technology with pioneering, patented Spectrome technology to achieve a consistent, measurable and independently validated reduction in pathogens of up to >log5.

Surgical smoke, or plume, has been a known issue for over 40 years, with a study by Tomita et al in 1981 revealing that the smoke generated by surgical procedures – such as laser and electrosurgery – was as mutagenic as cigarette smoke.

The broad range of swabs available from Alpha Laboratories is helping to support the required capacity of 200,000+ COVID-19 tests per day.

The NEQIS steriliser safety detection system stops the release of ‘non-sterile’ loads. In the working environments of sterile services departments, it is still possible that an operator can release a non-sterile load in a single door steriliser without it being processed through a validated cycle.

The relentless flow of new technologies can seem overwhelming, but the healthcare sector must embrace opportunities for advancement, according to Jolanda Clement, a content strategist at Siilo:

A newly installed operating theatre at the Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC) in Epsom Hospital, South West London is equipped with the latest state-of the art integrated digital theatre technology from Bender UK and Merivaara.

i2i stands for “isolated to integrated” and has been developed by Brandon Medial R&D team to interconnect our products to the Intelligent Theatre Control Panel (iTCP), BMS or passed to the cloud for remote monitoring and data storage.

Are your decontamination procedures meeting official guidance for ultrasound? We are all for ultrasound practitioners working smarter, not harder. In point of care ultrasound, having one complete decontamination system to rapidly and effectively treat the entire device anytime, anywhere, has to be the way forward.

It was announced by the NHS in December 2021 that new Nightingale surge hubs at hospitals across the country will be set up as part of preparations for a potential wave of Omicron admissions.

Introducing the world’s first patented Vein Inflator for patients with poor venous access.

Apex Medical, a manufacturer of medical devices, has re-branded to 'Wellell' as part of its commitment to establishing a global foothold and further evolving the corporate organisation.