RECENT PRODUCT NEWS
Versius surgical robot installed at Institut Curie in Paris
Institut Curie, one of Europe’s leading cancer research centre, has introduced the Versius Surgical Robotic System as part of a two-year clinical study partnership. The Versius system will initially be dedicated to gynaecological cancer surger with a focus on minimally invasive hysterectomies.
Partner up for healthcare hygiene with GOJO at IPS 2022
Join GOJO, the inventor of Purell, at the 14th annual Infection Prevention Society (IPS) conference, stand 37. This year, the event takes place at the Bournemouth International Centre, from 17th – 19th October 2022.
Innovative breast cancer subtyping kit provides advanced reproducible results
Apis Assay Technologies, a UK company specialising in molecular diagnostics, is launching a new advanced subtyping kit for breast cancer, a huge step forward for precision medicine and personalised healthcare.
Medical devices designed to enhance surgery and endoscopy
Novus med is a leading UK medical device distributor specialising in bringing international products to surgery that are designed to offer improved ways of working, while adding value to healthcare providers.
New robotic surgical system revolutionises patient care at UHCW
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust has announced the installation of a ground-breaking new robotic-assisted surgical system, allowing for a wider range of minimally invasive procedures to be carried out than ever before.
New tele-mentoring offering for surgeons
CMR Surgical (CMR) – the global surgical robotics business – has launched partnerships with two tele-mentoring companies – Teladoc Health and SurgEase Innovations – to enhance its ongoing training support for surgical teams using the Versius Surgical Robotic System.
Distribution agreement signed for Glosair disinfection system
Wassenburg Medical has expanded its decontamination portfolio into the field of room and surface disinfection.
Building champions for safer patient care environments
Well-trained and motivated healthcare staff are key to creating an institutional safety climate and reducing healthcare associated infections (HCAIs).
Ultrasound decontamination: from probe to plug
In ultrasound, having one complete decontamination system to treat an entire device anytime, anywhere rapidly and effectively, is crucial.
Single-use, disposable valves
The change to single-use valves and single-use accessories has been on the horizon in endoscopy decontamination for the past few years, especially with the challenges of track and trace and new communicable viruses. This has led to hospital Trusts and their infection control teams investigating the options of single-use consumables.
Sporicide combines high-performance with residual efficacy
JET PRO, from TRISTEL, combines chlorine dioxide’s sporicidal power with residual efficacy. The product delivers a sporicidal foam that continues to kill bacteria and enveloped viruses for up to eight hours after just one application with any spreader – even sustainable, plastic-free wipes.
Solutions for digestive disease diagnosis
BIOHIT HealthCare has announced the launch of its new website, designed to reflect the company’s vision, mission and values, while making it easier than ever for customers and partners to find the information they need. Visitors to the site can now quickly navigate to the disease area or products of interest, and there is also a resource section to provide rapid access to brochures, webinars, case studies and blogs.
Detect peracetic acid in the workplace
Peracetic acid is a hazardous chemical — when used as a disinfectant in endoscopy, accidental spillages can produce gas vapour that is hazardous with acute exposure. Workers who exceed exposure limits can experience eye irritation and damage, breathing issues, skin irritations and potential fluid build-up in the lungs.
New addition to surgical retractor range
JUNE MEDICAL now offers 5 mm Semi-Blunt hooks for its Galaxy II range of surgical retractors. Offering the perfect balance between the existing razor sharp and precise Sharp hook and the more forgiving Blunt hook, the new atraumatic Semi-Blunt combines a reliable hold with less sharp penetration, staying where it is placed and allowing higher loads under more tension.
SMART operating theatre technology boosts growth for Brandon
Brandon Medical, a British designer, manufacturer and exporter of medical technology, reports that its ‘black box’ innovation for SMART* operating theatres has helped deliver double-digit growth in UK revenues.
State-of-the-art theatres at Merlin Park Hospital
Two new state-of-the-art operating theatres at Merlin Park University Hospital in Galway equipped by Bender are making a key contribution to restoring full elective orthopaedic procedures at the hospital.
Smoke evacuation system secures place on NHS Welsh framework agreement
A smoke evacuation system developed to keep operating theatres smoke free has successfully won a place on the NHS Welsh framework agreement.
WHO calls for new innovations to tackle antimicrobial resistance crisis
The World Health Organization (WHO) says that new innovations are needed to ensure that global healthcare systems can effectively respond to the increasing threat of multi-drug resistant infections.
Medical shower filter’s proven efficacy
A new 31-Day Medical Shower Filter from Danish water filtration manufacturer, T-safe, has a compact, ergonomic, and lightweight design.
Single-use, disposable valves
The change to single-use valves and single-use accessories has been on the horizon in endoscopy decontamination for the past few years, especially with the challenges of track and trace and new communicable viruses. This has led to hospital Trusts and their infection control teams investigating the options of single-use consumables.
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AfPP Annual Conference 2024
University of Warwick
2nd - 3rd August 2024
WEBINAR - Leading with impact: Women at the helm of HealthTech companies
ONLINE
5th September 2024
The Operating Theatres North Show 2024
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
12th September 2024
The AfPP Roadshow - London
Cavendish Conference Centre, London
14th September 2024
Clinical Engineering Conference
Radisson Blu Stansted Hotel
17th September 2024
Infection Prevention 2024
ICC Birmingham
23rd - 25th September 2024