RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Protection Civile and Raclac announce exclusive Partnership for Paris 2024 Games

La Fédération Nationale de Protection Civile (FNPC) and Raclac have announced a partnership that will see Raclac’s R.Advance gloves become the exclusive nitrile examination gloves used by Protection Civile volunteers during the Paris 2024 Games. The FNPC will maintain first aid stations in two-thirds of the Olympic and Paralympic venues.

Next generation in haemodynamic monitoring

Getinge has announced the launch of Pulsiocare, an advanced haemodynamic monitoring platform that recently received its CE certificate. The state-of-the-art device is based on the global MedTech company’s award-winning common user interface and offers a modern and intuitive-to-use platform for patient monitoring and haemodynamic assessment.

Enhancing sustainability in the NHS through asset tracking and maintenance

In the evolving landscape of healthcare, sustainability has become a critical focus. The National Health Service (NHS) faces the dual challenge of providing high-quality patient care while managing costs and environmental impact. One overlooked aspect of sustainability is the regular maintenance and servicing of medical equipment.

Surgical headlight offers optimal light intensity and colour rendering

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

‘Ultimate professional hygiene range’ launched by global specialist

An international hygiene and decontamination specialist has unveiled its ‘ultimate professional hygiene range’ - bringing more than 50 new products to the market across multiple sectors.

Medovate sign distributor agreement with Temena

Medovate, the Cambridge-based medical device development company, has concluded a distribution agreement with Germany-head quartered Temena providing the distribution rights for SAFIRA (SAFer Injection for Regional Anaesthesia) across Germany, France, Italy and Spain.

Whole blood critical care analyser

Stat Profile Prime Plus, from Nova Biomedical, is a comprehensive, whole blood critical care analyser that offers blood gases, electrolytes, metabolites, CO-Oximetry, and 34 calculated results, in a simple, compact device. Prime Plus combines maintenance-free, component cartridge technology for sensors and reagents, with patented non-lysing whole blood CO-Oximetry technology.

Cost-effective disposable EEG sensors for the NHS

Viamed, a dedicated manufacturer and distributor of medical devices to the NHS, has announced its new range of disposable, single-use EEG sensors - offering a cost-effective alternative, compatible with existing Bispectral Index (BIS) monitors.

PCR rapid test for Candida auris now available

Bosch Healthcare Solutions has developed a PCR test for detecting Candida auris (C. auris) on the Vivalytic platform.

AI track and trace system for sterile services

Envisage a future where the daily pressures of productivity, efficiency, and sustainability are significantly alleviated, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional outcomes...

Dynamic Operating Table Mattress System

The Dynamic Operating Table Mattress System is a unique technology developed to prevent the risk of pressure ulcers in patients undergoing lengthy surgical procedures, for those who are already vulnerable to the development of pressure ulcers, or for those who already have these wounds in existence prior to surgery.

Pennine celebrates Medilink Midlands Award

Pennine Healthcare, one of the UK’s leading, employee-owned medical device manufacturers, is proud to celebrate a win at the Medilinks Midlands Awards 2024.

Using VR to aid hand hygiene training

Healthcare professionals are looking for hand hygiene knowledge and training opportunities. Tork research found that about 80% of professionals have expressed a desire to improve their hand hygiene at work.

Improving hand washing with fluorescent disclosing soap

Each year, World Hand Hygiene Day brings into focus the need for training and education. Engaging the global workforce of 65 million health workers in training and education is critical to deliver improvement. So, why is sharing knowledge about hand hygiene still so important? The simple answer is that clean hands are safe hands.

Effective use of wet wipes to cleanse hands

Conti Hands and Face Wet Wipes provide quick and convenient cleansing when traditional hand washing is not available, for example, after using the toilet, before or after eating or when hands are visibly dirty.

Improving hand hygiene with ingo-man smart

The challenges of improving hand hygiene compliance, which can be low, have been well researched. Lack of time, no direct feedback, unreliable data on actual behaviour and missing reminders in daily routine, are often the reasons why hand disinfection in the healthcare sector is not practised to the required level.

New CT system to ease workload pressure on healthcare professionals

The Aquilion Serve SP CT supports faster throughput with more time for the patient, consistent imaging results with less training, and better image quality with a lower radiation dose.

Geko device is now available through the NHS Supply Chain

UK-based medical device manufacturer Firstkind, a subsidiary of Sky Medical Technology, has announced the geko device is available through the UK NHS Supply Chain.

New full body antimicrobial Hibiwash cares for skin while killing bacteria

Hibiwash®, with 4% Chlorhexidine Gluconate, is an MHRA approved antiseptic full body wash of Mölnlycke Health Care UK, which can reduce the risk of healthcare acquired infections and surgical site infections when used by the patient pre- and post- surgery.

Autoclave protective gloves and gauntlets

Protect your hands and arms from burns with the kind of protection reserved for Formula one racing drivers and fighter pilots.

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