RECENT PRODUCT NEWS
Copper surfaces reduce infection risk
Initial results from a multi-site, Department of Defense-funded clinical trial in the US have demonstrated that the use of antimicrobial copper surfaces in intensive care unit rooms result in a greater than 40% reduction in the risk of acquiring a hospital infection.
Chlorine wipes help prevent spread of C. difficile
GAMA HEALTHCARE, with its brand Clinell, is proud to partner with Clorox – a trusted brand name in the US healthcare market. Clinell Clorox Chlorine Wipes harness the same technology and efficacy as Clorox Germicidal Wipes, a chlorine wipe that is widely used in US hospitals to help prevent the spread of C. difficile.
Eliminate pathogens from the environment
BIOQUELL’s bio-decontamination technology utilises a vapour-phase method of distributing a powerful sterilant in the form of hydrogen peroxide vapour (HPV).
Ultra clean ventilation canopies
HOWORTH AIR TECHNOLOGY has recently expanded its range of Exflow Ultra Clean Ventilation Canopies with the addition of a screenless model – the Exflow Evolution.
Single-use pressure cuffs
A leading name in medical supplies nationwide, HENLEYS MEDICAL has over 60 years’ experience with a product range encompassing the needs of almost all hospital departments.
Long-life sackholder
The U GROUP has recently added a 65 litre front door opening sackholder to its range. The new sackholder is based on the existing 65 litre fixed bodied unit with the same base footprint.
Infection prevention pack
Hygiene solutions company, SEALED AIR’S DIVERSEY BUSINESS offers process recommendations and products to help customers arm themselves against infections.
Wassenburg in alliance with Pentax
Endoscope reprocessing specialist, WASSENBURG MEDICAL DEVICES B.V. has unveiled a strategic alliance with endoscope supplier PENTAX Europe. The Netherlandsbased company is a leader in the field of endoscope reprocessing.
Filtration solutions
PALL MEDICAL provides a diverse range of filtration membranes to the healthcare market for critical contamination control.
Environment-friendly washcloth
SYNERGY HEALTH has announced the launch of the new economy and eco-friendly Synergy Health Essentials Washcloth. The single-use, dry cleansing wipe is part of the company’s new value range of patient hygiene products, aimed at saving both money and the environment.
Bedpan macerator offers environmental benefits
Bedpan macerators are used in nearly all UK hospitals as the preferred bedpan handling method.
Innovative solution for patient warming
MÖLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE, one of the world’s leading providers of single-use surgical products, has launched Barrier EasyWarm, a new active self-warming blanket. Barrier EasyWarm is an innovative yet uncomplicated product for perioperative patient warming that is currently being introduced to hospitals.
Design award for cabinet systems
SCHMITZ AND SÖHNE, based in Wickede and Bönen, Germany, has received a ‘red dot’ award for product design – a sought-after seal of quality with international recognition.
New needle destruction device
A new device that destroys syringe needles immediately after use, rendering them harmless, has been launched. Available through VLA HEALTHCARE, the Sharps Terminator destroys the needle shaft in a single-handed action, leaving the user with only the plastic syringe.
High quality positioning pads
Correct positioning is crucial for patient wellbeing. Not only does it increase the comfort of the patient during a surgical procedure and post-operatively, it also minimises the risk of nerve and tissue damage.
Tackling catheter occlusion and infection
VYGON has added Bionector TKO and the Curos Port Protector to its Bionector range to help healthcare workers in the fight against catheter occlusion and CRBSIs. Bionector TKO combines needle-free access with an anti-reflux valve to eliminate catheter tip reflux and make catheter occlusion a thing of the past.
Objective neuromuscular transmission monitor
Wardray Premise has been appointed as the UK and Ireland Distributor for the TOF Watch. The TOF Watch series offers an accurate and reliable method of objective acceleromyographic (AMG) monitoring of neuromuscular blockade that overcomes the limitations of subjective monitoring.
Gastrointestinal stent range
The focus for UK MEDICAL at this year’s DDF meeting will be on its comprehensive Ella range of gastrointestinal stents that includes technologies such as the BD biodegradable oesophageal stent and Danis stent for bleeding oesophageal varices, along with oesophageal, biliary, colonic and pyloroduodenal SEMS.
Endoscope and instrument cleaning
Available from RUHOF UK, Endozime SLR Phase One endoscopy bedside care kit is designed for convenient bedside use to remove all contaminants from the outside sheath and inside channel of scopes.
Extensive product range backed by training
VYGON (UK) offers product ranges extending across many therapeutic specialties, including vascular access, regional anaesthesia, IV management, neonatology and enteral feeding.
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