RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

A manufacturer and provider of therapeutic surfaces, electric profiling bed frames and patient handling devices, HILL-ROM will be showcasing the ClinActiv+MCM mattress replacement system.

SMITH & NEPHEW WOUND MANAGEMENT provides a range of treatments for wounds such as pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical dehiscence and burns.

EHOB INC has been producing Waffle branded products for over 10 years, for pressure ulcer prevention and healing therapy. .

The Ark Woundcare business, including most products and employees, has recently been purchased by CRAWFORD HEALTHCARE.

Results from a recent Care Home evaluation of Octenilin Wound Irrigation Solution and Wound Gel, from SCHÜLKE UK, have shown that over 70% of nurses felt that the use of Octenilin reduced the need for antibiotics due to its moist healing environment and good antibacterial activity.

PARK HOUSE HEALTHCARE is a supplier of pressure area care equipment, specialist beds and moving and handling solutions to the NHS, community and nursing home sectors.

SINCLAIR PHARMA is an international specialty pharmaceutical company that provides solutions to treat wounds, and dermatological and oral diseases through the use of advanced surface technology and progressive delivery systems.

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) has announced the launch of BD Micro-Fine+ 4 mm pen needle – claimed to be the world’s smallest pen needle.

The SafeSet IV system, developed by B. BRAUN MEDICAL, is a new intravenous (IV) system that can reduce the risk of blood clots. Designed to work effectively for 72 hours without air entering the line it can save nurses, on average, 25 minutes a day.

Targeting the risk factors connected with Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) in mechanically ventilated patients, KIMBERLYCLARK HEALTH CARE has launched the new KimVent multi-access port closed suction system.

The WD 430 is a new washer-disinfector from BELIMED, developed for safe reprocessing of flexible endoscopes in accordance with EN ISO 15883-1 and 15883-4.

A new technology is set to reduce the allergic potential of latex gloves to virtually zero. The MPXX technology is used to wash latex during manufacture. The new process and the Cleantexx brand of examination and surgical gloves made using the technology, were introduced at the MEDICA trade fair in November.

MÖLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE has been chosen by the NHS to continue to help support operating theatre efficiency. The company has been awarded the contract for NHS Supply Chain, England for the Barrier range of surgical drapes and gowns.

The latest central station monitor from FUKUDA DENSHI is the Dynascope DS-7700, which offers multiple display configurations, precise arrhythmia analysis and convenience thanks to its bed transfer between the central stations.

TISSUEMED has launched a product to address the specific challenges of lung surgery – Tissue Patch Thoracic – an ultra thin adhesive film, which is more resilient, more conformable to the tissues and possesses improved handling characteristics.

With its advanced patient simulator, SimMan, having been in service for 10 years, LAERDAL MEDICAL is set to make the benefits of simulation even more accessible with its latest wireless innovation – SimMan Essential.

Croydon University Hospital in London was able to successfully revive a 53-year-old man from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) using a ZOLL AutoPulse non-invasive cardiac support pump for 3.5 hours.

The National Endoscopy Programme (UK) states that: "Valves including flushing valves and removable parts are to be kept with the endoscope to form a unique set of equipment."

Conference bookseller, WISEPRESS.COM will be showing a complete range of books and journals relevant to the themes of the meeting.

The CISA Endoscope Reprocessing System (ERS), from BES DECON, uses a cassette based system. Endoscopes undergo their usual prewash treatment as with other systems.