RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

SERVE MEDICAL is an independent validation company with over 30 years of experience within the medical and decontamination industry.

CLINIPAK is a UK medical manufacturer and distributor, which provides a range of solutions for each stage of the decontamination process.

ince 1936, BOLTON SURGICAL has been manufacturing surgical instruments, supplying both national and international organisations. Current cost pressures, coupled with a demand for the highest quality, mean it has become increasingly important to improve and maintain the reliability of medical devices in circulation.

ANETIC AID supplies high quality, functional and user-friendly trolleys: from the latest model of the flagship QA3 patient trolley to the sophisticated QA4 Day Surgery System which combines the functions of transport trolley, operating table and recovery bed. Both trolleys have been designed to minimise lifting and handling, benefiting patients and staff alike.

WARDRAY PREMISE now offers switchable/privacy glass in its products. Switchable glass can be fitted in Wardray RF shielded or lead shielded products, providing privacy at the touch of a button in MRI and x-ray facilities.

The KARL STORZ OR1 mini is an affordable and simple routing system consisting of a 10.5” tablet and a video image processor, which makes it possible to route different digital and analog signals in the OR.

ALL IN ONE MEDICAL is a UK manufacturer of high quality antimicrobial disposable cubicle curtains, roller blinds, slide sheets and other hygiene products.

Astralite plus is BRANDON MEDICAL’s latest offering; providing a lighting solution for a wide range of requirements.

ARJOHUNTLEIGH has significantly invested in its national infrastructure including a new Rental Operations Centre in Manchester.

AQUILANT ENDOSCOPY has launched EndoRings, its latest endoscopic device to aid gastroenterologists in improving care of patients. The innovative product easily attaches to the distal end of adult and slim colonoscopes to provide improved visibility, scope centring during screening and anchoring during endoscopic therapy.

SIDHIL’s E-Med range of high performance, variable height patient trolleys are designed to provide a safe and comfortable surface to support diagnostic and treatment procedures in the acute environment.

SMITHS MEDICAL has launched the new Medfusion 3500 V6 syringe infusion pump with PharmGuard Toolbox 2 medication safety software, to provide highly configurable medication delivery.

A SONOSITE X -Porte point-of-care ultrasound system is proving a key asset for regional anaesthesia at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust, as consultant anaesthetist, Dr James Stimpson explained:

The iLED 7 from TRUMPF MEDICAL delivers optimum assistance to surgeons and OR teams. Fluctuating light conditions in the operating room can be a serious impediment and may significantly hinder the surgeon’s working procedures.

MEDISAFEoffers waterproof gowns with added protection against synthetic blood and viruses.

The Lancashire Women and Newborn Centre at Burnley General Hospital (run by the East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust) recently opened two new operating theatres, both equipped with the most advanced equipment for laparoscopic surgery.

MEDSTOR, a supplier of healthcare storage solutions, has recently finished work at the new Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Royal Hospital for Children. Medstor was tasked with providing the foundation for materials management solutions throughout the hospital, supporting the lean stockholding system that would help to minimise waste and maximise storage across all departments.

There is a growing body of evidence to support the use of chlorhexidine releasing dressings, in addition to performing catheter care bundles, as part of a major drive to reduce infection. LOUISE FRAMPTON reports.

SYNERGY HEALTH is supporting NHS procurement teams to deliver savings, through the introduction of its Conti patient cleansing wipes in a variety of new sizes

WECOLINE has developed a complete range of professional cleaning materials to suit all sections within the UK healthcare sectors. For example, the Clean ‘n’ Easy system is a ready to use range of disposable cleaning cloths impregnated with cleaning agents, which is ideal for immediate spot clean tasks between routine cleaning schedules.