RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

The new E Series range from ESCHMANN is said to provide the performance, precision and versatility to meet the requirements of even the most demanding surgical environments.

SD HEALTHCARE is a privately owned British ophthalmic company which specialises in ophthalmic and refractive products, concentrating on the cataract procedure.

Sunlight Clinical Solutions, on their stand at AfPP, calculated how much money could be saved by hospitals and Trusts switching from single-use gowns to the Protex multi-use gown service. Visitors also learned by how much this would reduce their clinical waste and were shown the high quality of the Protex gowns.

The vision of RYNA MEDICAL is to source and supply high quality equipment to the medical field which incorporates the latest technology, highest specification, modularity, safety and user-friendliness for the clinical environment, at a competitive price.

Powered by OnPulse technology, the geko device, from PHARMARAMA, has been developed to trigger the built-in mechanisms of the human body to increase venous circulation for the prevention of venous thrombosis.

The CCMED companies – Childerhouse Medical, Chambers Medical Care and AS Pharma – have been supplying medical devices, equipment and consumables to the MOD, NHS and the homecare markets for over 45 years.

SMART USE aims to help Trusts make savings and efficiencies through the implementation of its Inventory Management solution which has been developed to overcome a range of healthcare inventory issues.

Thromboelastometry is a viscoelastometric method for haemostasis testing using citrated fresh whole blood. Rotational thromboelastometry is known to simplify and accelerate the management of acute and massive bleeding situations.

SINGLE USE SURGICAL’s suction tubes, spackman cannulae, suction irrigator and myringotomy instruments are said to allow for a switch to single use without compromise.

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES has had an exciting year, with the acquisition of CareFusion International Surgical Products (ISP).

Electrical instruments and mayo tables from REMEDA have been developed to simplify work in the operating theatre. The height of the tables can be adjusted using push-buttons situated under the tabletop.

INTAVENT DIRECT has been in the airway device business for over 20 years and was responsible for bringing to market the first Laryngeal Mask Airway designed by Dr Archie Brain.

CRYOLIFE is involved in the processing of and distribution of implantable human tissue. Across Europe, its focus is BioGlue surgical adhesive which is used as sealant, adhesive and for tissue reinforcement.

RAZORMED offers a wide choice of reusable and disposable safety scalpels, which have been designed to reduce scalpel injuries. The SAFhandle, for example, is a reusable safety scalpel system designed to meet the needs of surgeons in the operating theatre.

Among the infection prevention range available from HENLEYS MEDICAL SUPPLIES are Devon positioning products, which are said to offer a complete solution for positioning and protecting patients in the operating room.

A complete range of laparoscopic disposable devices, which have been used for over 10 years in the NHS, private sector and in over 28 countries worldwide, are available from LAPROSURGE.

Proven clinical technologies are combined with actionable intelligence to improve patient care by CAREFUSION.

ELEMENTAL HEALTHCARE is an independent distributor, providing innovative solutions in MIS.

HERAEUS MEDICAL is involved in the field of bone cement, biomaterials and bio surgery for elective orthopaedic and trauma surgery. Palacos bone cement has a history of clinical efficacy spanning five decades.

Offering a range of infection prevention solutions for pre, intra and post-operative patient care, 3M is committed to providing healthcare professionals with tools to help prevent surgical site infections.