RECENT PRODUCT NEWS
thermosept® PAA for the disinfection of flexible endoscopes
thermosept® PAA is a two component disinfection system specifically designed for use in Automated Endoscope Reprocessors (AED).
Finsen Technologies is an award winning British manufacturer which specialises in UVC disinfection.
Finsen is delighted to introduce the highest UVC technology, Thor UVC®, to the NHS and private healthcare sector. Thor UVC® is the very latest high-powered disinfection robot, capable of destroying MDROs and persistent superbugs that linger in operating theatres, patient wards and isolation rooms.
Momentum Bioscience on sepsis
Momentum Bioscience is focused on developing rapid tests for patients suspected of sepsis.
Getinge launches S-8668T Washer-Disinfector
Getinge is today announcing the launch of the new S-8668T model in the 86-series Washer-Disinfectors which has been developed to increase reprocessing throughput within the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD). With the turbo multitasking technology available for the S-8668T model, processing time can be cut by up to 25% and thereby reduce overall utility consumption.
OrthoD Group Ltd announces global rebrand to Summit Medical Group Ltd
OrthoD Group Ltd is delighted to announce the launch of its global rebrand to Summit Medical Group Ltd. The new Group website, refreshed logo and messaging capture the continuing evolution of the brand’s purpose to ‘support healthcare for better patient outcomes’.
Sterile single-use valves
With over 30 steps to proper manual cleaning and reprocessing of Biopsy, Air/Water, and Suction Valves, the DEFENDO range, designed by Cantel, eliminates the tedious and risky process from cleaning and reprocessing.
Barco strengthens its operating room platform and teams up with caresyntax® for future workflow and analytics services
Kortrijk, Belgium, 9 April 2019 – Barco, pioneer and market leader in digital operating room solutions, announces a strategic collaboration with caresyntax®, market front-runner and leader in vendor-neutral software solutions for surgical automation, analytics, and AI . The partnership will strengthen the value proposition of both parties and accelerate the next level developments for the Nexxis digital platform.
Nanosonics to host an ultrasound probe decontamination event
Nanosonics is hosting a complimentary event in May featuring six independent speakers presenting on topics relating to the latest decontamination developments in an ultrasound environment.
Smiths Medical Launches New Level 1® Convective Warmer
Smiths Medical, a leading global medical device manufacturer, has recently launched Level 1® - a new convective patient warmer. The Level 1® convective warmer is designed to prevent and treat hypothermia when temperature therapy is clinically indicated. The warmer can also be used to provide thermal comfort when conditions exist that may cause patients to become too warm or too cold.
Eliminating single-use plastic wipes
Tristel has developed a proprietary dualchamber Capsule containing Base (citric acid) and Activator (sodium chlorite) solution. These are kept separate until the Capsule is burst and its contents diluted in 500ml of water to generate chlorine dioxide working solution for sporicidal surface disinfection.
Superior Disinfection with Hygienio
The Hygienio Disinfection Unit is the perfect solution for disinfecting medical equipment or furniture of any shape, size, or material, as well as rooms, ceilings, and vehicle interiors.
Sterilisation and manual handling
LTE Scientific has recently installed a suite of 4 x 42cu.ft.(1275-litres) porous load sterilisers along with a semi-automatic loading and fully automatic unloading system for a new sterilisation ‘super-centre’ at Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool.
Mobilefleet meeting NHS demand across the UK
Pioneered by leading mobile medical unit provider EMS Healthcare, the UK’s first fleet of mobile decontamination units has proven a gamechanging innovation for endoscopy departments across the UK.
2 hours to disinfect 1500-2000 sq metre outpatient department in UK Hospital
UVD Robots are set to make new ground by travelling back to the UK to complete an almost impossible task for disinfection this week.
Specialist seminar for decontamination managers with IHEEM and Eastwood Park this May
Eastwood Park is pleased to release details of its third Specialist Decontamination Seminar, presenting a unique opportunity for those working in decontamination management roles to hear from industry experts and discuss current issues.
Finsen Technologies versatile disinfection systems
Finsen Technologies are an award winning British manufacturer who specialise in UVC disinfection. We are delighted to now introduce Thor UVC® to the NHS and private sector.
Thor UVC® is the very latest high-powered disinfection robot, capable of destroying MDROS and persistent superbugs that linger in operating theatres, patient wards and isolation rooms.
Exclusive distributor agreement
Ulverston-based Bender UKhas signed an exclusive distributor agreement with Merivaara of Finland to supply operating tables to hospitals and healthcare facilities in the UK and the Republic Ireland.
Disposable bronchoscope
Central Medical Supplies(CMS) has been chosen by medical device company Axess Vision Technology as the sole UK distributor for its single use endoscope range. Broncoflex, a single use bronchoscope that is available in two sizes.
Improving strength and natural function
Designed to help a person with reduced mobility stand from a seated position and facilitate their transfer to another surface, the Switch, available from Joerns Healthcare, actively encourages the user to participate in the standing process.
Pain management system
Smiths Medical, has released the CADDSolis ambulatory infusion pump version 4.1, which the medical device manufacturer says sets the foundation for wireless communication globally.
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Since 2007 Avensys have been a key player in the national picture of bio-medical equipment sale, repair, maintenance and training. Now owned by HERMED GmbH (part of the VAMED group), Avensys are part of the global medical infrastructure, able to offer a complete service for asset management including procurement, device maintenance, and training.
AfPP Annual National Conference
University of Warwick
8th - 9th August 2025
Clinical Engineering Conference
Stansted Radisson Blu
23rd September 2025
Infection Prevention 2025
Brighton Centre, UK
29th - 30th September 2025
British Association of Urological Nurses 30th Anniversary Conference
EICC, Edinburgh
16th - 18th November 2025