RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Day surgery is recognised as a major part of the future NHS, with the Department of Health proposing that 75% of elective surgery should be performed as a day case procedure. With this in mind, SUMMIT MEDICAL will be demonstrating the S-MART Sterile Exsanguinating Tourniquet.

CATERHAM SURGICAL SUPPLIES will represent the Lawton brand of surgical instruments that cover all aspects of surgery.

TIMESCO of London will be exhibiting a range of endoscopes and surgical instruments with exclusive show offers. Visitors to the stand can collect copies of the new endoscope accessories and out patients brochures.

This year the Aesculap Division of B. BRAUN MEDICAL will focus on recently introduced products where innovative design addresses the current trends and future demands of surgical intervention.

LAPROSURGE manufactures and supplies hospitals with single-use devices for laparoscopic applications, including tubing, instruments, trocar and all laparoscopic accessories.

RB MEDICAL specialises in manufacturing and distributing a range of medical products, instruments and accessories for ENT, urology, gynaecology and laparoscopy.

STERIPHARM will be highlighting its Ultra Protection Viral Barrier Gowns, made from a Trilaminate Viral Barrier (BVB) fabric.

Constant developments in endoscope reprocessing technology are making it possible to decontaminate equipment faster and more effectively than ever before. However, for this new technology to be as efficient as possible, training must also be provided to show healthcare professionals exactly how to get the best from the equipment they are being required to operate.

DE SOUTTER MEDICAL will be exhibiting the latest addition to its range of small bone power tools, the MCZ-450 Multidrive, an electric version of the successful MPZ-400 pneumatic series.

VERNON-CARUS offers the Concept range of single-use surgical instruments, which not only includes single sterile supplementary items but also comprises, suture, podiatry, IUD, perineal repair, dental examination, delivery and skin biopsy packs.

MICROTEK MEDICAL specialises in the design, manufacture and marketing of a comprehensive range of patient and equipment drapes.

TRUMPF MEDICAL SYSTEMS supplies stateof- the-art pendant solutions, operating tables and operating lights.

GOLDSWORTH MEDICAL is a manufacturer of capital equipment for SSD’s and TSSU’s. The company says that its decision not to produce washer/disinfectors or sterilisers ensures independence, which enables it to contribute in many strategic sterile areas.

PEACOCKS MEDICAL GROUP has launched a number of new products to complement its existing range of washer-disinfectors and theatre light systems.

Over the past two years, SPACELABS HEALTHCARE has been consolidating its business and expanding its portfolio with the acquisitions of Blease Medical (anaesthesia) and Delmar Reynolds (diagnostic cardiology).

Many items from ANETIC AID’s high quality stainless steel furniture range are now being manufactured using special techniques to aid cleaning and hygiene in theatre.

Founded in 1976, ATHRODAX HEALTHCARE specialises in marketing and distributing a select range of quality surgical and medical products.

LANCER has a joint stand with sister companies, MAQUET and GETINGE. The companies aim to help create best-practice infection control and ensure the smooth running of perioperative environments.

TBS GB is part of the ITAL TBS Group – which provides managed biomedical and endoscopy maintenance services.

STRYKER will preview a new addition to its M-Series stretcher range at the exhibition. The SM304 stretcher, powered by Stryker’s “Zoom” technology, virtually eliminates the effort in pushing and turning.