RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Erbe Medical UK has launched the HYBRIDknife® flex, the latest addition to the portfolio of hybrid technology. This innovative instrument combines high-pressure hydrodissection with electrosurgery, redefining lesion management within the gastrointestinal tract. Its development was guided by insights from therapeutic and surgical endoscopists worldwide.

The results of a clinical trial at Lancashire Teaching Hospital Trust, of Primel Active Hand Shield (PAHS) technology, have now been announced. The solution demonstrated an average of 91% higher antimicrobial efficacy after 1 hour, compared to the current standard of care hand sanitiser at 15 minutes.

Mediplus has announced the launch of its five-way TIVA Set, designed to advance the management of intravenous anaesthesia.

Medtronic has announced it has received CE Mark approval for its next generation Endoflip 300 system to measure pressure and dimensions in the oesophagus and pylorus in adults. The Endoflip 300 System will help thousands of patients across Europe with oesophageal motility disorders achieve a diagnosis.

Therapists at Ascot’s Heatherwood Hospital, part of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, have been able to help 14% more patients per month prepare for surgery following the trial of a new digitally led approach to identifying, prioritising and supporting elective hip and knee replacement patients.

Idox, a leading provider of specialist software, is now working with Blyott, a pioneer in asset tracking technologies, to simplify and streamline asset tracking within a changing healthcare environment.

To provide patient support and clinical continuity in the provision of diagnostic ultrasound systems, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has renewed its seven-year Managed Equipment Service (MES) contract with Canon Medical Systems UK for a third term following a competitive tender bid which involved extensive equipment evaluations across a range of clinical specialities. The ultrasound leadership team in radiology were instrumental in leading the Health Board-wide tender process.

Elis is an established supplier of reusable surgical gowns. It has more than 30 years’ experience serving over 300 NHS and private sector hospitals, and is the only UK business operating totally dedicated sterile processing units for reusable surgical textiles.

The Blast and Blast Mini air purifiers, from Smart Air, deliver powerful, high-efficiency filtration solutions, and are designed specifically for large spaces such as hospitals and offices.

A new version of the nëo cerebral function monitor for neonates is available from Central Medical Supplies (CMS).

Abbott will be rolling out its AVEIR dual chamber (DR) leadless pacemaker system across the UK – claimed to be the world's first dual chamber leadless pacing system, which treats people with abnormal or slow heart rhythms.

Paul Strickland Scanner Centre has halved PET-CT scan times using a new Biograph Vision 600 from Siemens Healthineers, achieving with one system what previously required two.*

RFiD Discovery, a leading provider of tracking solutions for healthcare, is excited to announce the launch of its new Patient Discharge Management system.

Uniplex (UK) Ltd has announced the launch of the HDC300 Surgical Headlight Camera, a cutting-edge solution for modern surgical environments.

Ondine Biomedical has announced a research collaboration with the Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) Foundation’s Advancing Innovation in Medicine (AIM) division to investigate the use of Steriwave in ICUs.

MedScience have developed a completely new range of Single-Use Surgical Instruments, engineered to deliver precision, safety, and convenience in today’s modern surgical environments.

In a busy ambulance station, with ambulances constantly coming and going in response to emergency 999 calls, vehicles must be restocked and back on the road as quickly as possible. To enable this, it is vital to have a smooth, streamlined storage area, full of the medical equipment and consumables required on the ambulances. In addition, items need to be easy to monitor and quick to access.

A product invented by a hospital engineer and nurse to keep patients’ beds tidy has been so successful it’s now available to buy online.

The HEINE ML4 LED headlight is specially designed for surgeons who need a perfect view during long surgical operations.

PDI International, a manufacturer of innovative and sustainable infection control solutions, has announced its seamless transition from the Medical Device Directive (MDD 93/42/EEC) to the more stringent requirements of the Medical Device Regulation (MDR 2017/745).