RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

SURGICAL HOLDINGS has been manufacturing and repairing surgical instruments for over 24 years in the UK.

The ProReveal Fluorescence Protein Detection Test has been developed in response to the need to find a more sensitive and accurate method of checking for residual proteins that can sometimes remain on surgical instruments after the washer disinfection process.

WARDRAY PREMISE has launched the new PureSound II MRI Audio System (MR200), which replaces its original PureSound I.

PROACT MEDICAL has reduced the price of its new Accu-Pro reposable pressure infusion bag (PIB). Available in 3 L, 1 L and 0.5 L sizes, the PIB’s are only suitable for use as a disposable product and/or as a reposable product, which can offer maximum savings via multi-patient use (up to 20 uses) when cleaned according to instructions.

TIDI low cost, disposable blood pressure cuff barriers, available from PMS (INSTRUMENTS) can be applied in seconds and are suitable for use with any upper arm cuff.

HOWORTH AIR TECHNOLOGY’s role in a modular design and build project at King’s College Hospital is nearing completion.

GAMA HEALTHCARE is able to offer a type of wipe to suit every requirement. Now supplied through NHS Supply Chain, the company’s range of quality, innovative and cost effective solutions are backed by proven science, as well as aftercare support.

It only takes a quick search under ‘Breast Cancer’ on the NHS website or a quick look at any of the main cancer charity sites to reinforce why LIMBS & THINGS have released a new Breast Examination Trainer.

At the recent Infection Prevention conference in London, Suzanne Rapley and the East Surrey hospital Infection Prevention and Control team, Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust were announced as the winners of the Schulke Hand Hygiene Champion of 2013 award.

Surgical Holdings have increased their premises by a further 3000 square foot, which will be solely designated for the expansion of their rapidly growing repairs and refurbishment service department.

Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) represent a large and growing problem for our healthcare system.

PALL CORPORATION’s QPoint Tap Water Filter Assembly, the latest addition in the company’s line of point-of-use filters for protection against waterborne pathogens, is said to offer enhanced features, improved performance and a longer capsule life of up to two months.

As 1.89 million Britons caught norovirus during last winter the need for hand hygiene facilities at a point of need has never been greater.

Hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics and other healthcare service providers emphasise hand hygiene as the primary way to prevent infection.

ANETIC AID’s new generation QA3 V3.0 Variable Height Patient Trolley offers ease of use, practicality and patient comfort.

Founded in 1840, SECA has a proven track record in developing innovative weighing technology, with practical functions. Based in Hamburg, Seca’s distribution network expands into 110 countries.

AMITY is a speciality chemical manufacturer and has a proven record of providing bespoke solutions to problems especially in the cleaning sector for the space, military, aerospace, electronics, precision engineering, automotive industrial and healthcare sectors.

The demands on healthcare professionals have never been greater – with heavier patients, longer transports, more demanding patients, and an expectation to perform with fewer staff.

With over 49 years’ experience, TIMESCO has expertise in manufacturing and supplying medical products for medical professionals for anaesthesia, surgery, podiatry and primary care.

In the 23 years that Bristol-based LIMBS & THINGS has been designing and manufacturing medical training models and simulators, the company has always strived to offer innovative products to improve the confidence and skill level of healthcare trainees and professionals, in order to ensure better patient care.