RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Decontaminating the entirety of TOE probes, including the handles and power cable, has now been proven to be possible with the Antigermix range, distributed exclusively in the UK by PFE MEDICAL.

The CFPP 01:01 states that care should be taken to ensure that all parts or surfaces of a surgical instrument are constantly exposed to the moist environment.

Commenting on the launch of a completely new range of surgical gloves, Jonathan Day, LEANVATION managing director, said: “The surgical glove category has been ripe for change for a number of years.

STARKSTROM is committed to supporting the healthcare sector by focusing its product design and development to reduce the potential for infections when using products from its S-equiP range.

CAREFUSION has introduced the next generation of its pre-operative surgical clippers. Developed in conjunction with surgical theatre teams, it offers an improved ergonomic feel and performance to encourage proper hand position and application. It can be used in wet or dry conditions.

BAILEY INSTRUMENTS has designed a range of instruments for single patient use within Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) procedures.

iTRU-D, a new technology available from RAPID DISINFECTION SERVICES (RDS) is operated remotely via an iPad Mini to control a UV-C light device called Tru-D which floods concentrated ultra-violet light into hospital rooms and operating theatres to kill 99.99% of all pathogens, including C. difficile, MRSA and VRE.

A five-month contract to use a mobile ward from VANGUARD HEALTHCARE has helped Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust to boost capacity at its East Surrey Hospital during its busiest time of year.

Encouraging healthy hand hygiene behaviour is crucial to minimising the spread of infection in the health care environment. GOJO aims to provide an effective defence against viruses while maintaining skin condition with products such as its Purell Hand Sanitising Gel VF481.

During surgery, or at any point when a patient is connected to life-saving medical electrical equipment, it is important that the power supply is as reliable as possible, despite possible fluctuations or disruptions in the electrical supply network.

Peptest is a non-invasive solution to for reflux. The testing kit, developed by RD BIOMED, measures a patient’s saliva/sputum for levels of pepsin, an enzyme found only in the stomach.

Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead, is a specialist centre for plastic, maxillofacial and reconstructive surgery and rehabilitation, helping people who have been injured or disfigured through accidents or disease.

Weighing elderly patients can be difficult, and can turn a simple, yet necessary routine into a time-consuming procedure. SECA has created a set of scales which takes into account the varied requirements of geriatric care, including the seca 959 and the wheelchair scale, seca 677.

NHS statistics are showing an ever growing number of repetitive strain injuries, which are adding to the cost and the time taken to complete the reprocessing cycle. Scope-Flush Pro has been designed to help address this problem by automating the manual flushing phase for all flexible scopes.

PURICORE’s RapidAER is described by the company as ‘a new concept in AER technology’ and has been designed to ensure reliability. Its small 0.5m2 footprint is ideal for the smallest of rooms and being a totally independent single chamber system it provides total flexibility.

For over 70 years, Stryker has been a partner in patient transport and prevention of adverse events for patients in hospitals and health systems across the world.

Brandon Medical unveiled a revolutionary new surgical lighting system, for the first time at the Medica 2013

There was an addition to the Limbs & Things banner at this year's Medica exhibition as earlier this year, the Bristol based company’s work in the field of healthcare simulation was recognised in the form of a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation.

First developed to provide coaches, athletes and clinicians with an accurate and easy-to-use mobile lactate test, this year at Medica, EKF Diagnostics launched Lactate Scout+ with new features and functionality, allowing the handheld device to be used in new medical applications too.

Intersurgical will be exhibited at Medica this year promoting their full range of respiratory care products.