RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

DTR MEDICAL has launched a sterile single-use Negus aspirating dissector to provide first time instrument quality with an optimum suction blade for precision nasal work.

MÖLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE has launched the Biogel Eclipse Reveal glove, a double gloving system made from deproteinised natural rubber latex (DPNRL) that visibly indicates when a puncture occurs.

A range of hand disinfectant products that emphasise personal skin care benefits as much as anti-infection virtues has been launched by MEDICHEM INTERNATIONAL.

Prontosan, a wound cleansing agent produced by Sheffieldbased B BRAUN MEDICAL, is now available on prescription.

Following the release of its New Advance Range of closed disposable suction liners, VACSAX has been successful in being awarded the sole supplier contract for suction liners for Scotland by NHS National Services Scotland.

ANSELL HEALTHCARE has announced that its 20 key medical gloves – surgical and examination – have been successfully tested in a stringent new viral penetration test method.

Operating theatre equipment supplier ANETIC AID, has recently revealed its highly refined mobile Powered and Manual QA4 Day Surgery System designed for patient transportation, treatment and recovery, and its AET electronic tourniquet system which is user-friendly and easy-to-clean, with low maintenance costs.

HELAPET has launched the new BioClean Ultimate co-polymer gloves that offer protection from a full range of cytotoxic agents, and are thin and strong for greater dexterity and comfort.

MÖLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE’s BARRIER range of single-use drapes, gowns and other wearing apparel will help reduce the risk of postoperative wound infections for patients and provide protection in surgery for staff.

SIMON JERSEY, the UK-based corporate and workwear specialist, has launched a new medical collection, designed specifically for the healthcare professional.

KIMBERLY-CLARK HEALTH CARE has introduced a new child-sized face mask featuring four Disney characters.

An innovative hand-held breathing muscle trainer, capable of improving fitness and providing relief for people with asthma and emphysema has been launched by POWERbreathe, a division of GAIAM.

The UK-based specialist diagnostic imaging company MAS MEDICAL, has created a DVD recording system which produces highly effective recordings of X-rays, including cardiac and barium swallow for speech therapy.

GRAHAME GARDNER’s new P785 tunic was originally designed for use within the beauty industry but is now available for nurses and healthcare managers.

Decontamination equipment specialist LANCER now offers an underbench washerdisinfector to deliver high quality washing and disinfection of operating theatre shoes and other footwear.

Kent-based medical chemicals manufacturer MEDICHEM is speeding up the launch and increasing production of its new nano technology-based bio-security formulation, TriGene ADVANCE, amid fears of the spread of a new and highly aggressive strain of Clostridium difficile (C.diff).

Wills Eye Hospital, considered a pioneering institution, was one of the first in the industry to adopt the Chalam Flat SSV STERL Disposable Vitrectomy Lens when it became available over a year ago.

A new venogram has been introduced to help diagnose the cause of pelvic congestion syndrome, one of the many causes of chronic pelvic pain.

A new disposal breath-actuated inhaler was recently unveiled by Bang & Olufsen Medicom designed for use with liquid drug formulations suitable for pMDIs (pressurised metered dose inhalers). Manufacturers claim the inhaler, named Aspira, offers a “cost-effective and improved pulmonary drug delivery for treating diseases, including diabetes.”

Designed to enable clinics and laboratories to easily update their data handling capabilities, the new ABX e-SAT data management module contains all the functions needed to manage results securely and easily from local or remote locations.