RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

BIGHAND, a leading provider of voice technology to the healthcare market, has signed up three further NHS Trusts through the Yorkshire and Humber NHS Framework, incorporating some 2,000 users.

AMBU has launched Aura-i, the latest member of Ambu Aura family. Ambu Aura-i combines routine use with direct intubation, so the same mask can be used for standard use and for difficult airways.

Surgeons, scientists and production experts at B.BRAUN MEDICAL have worked together to develop Sangustop to keep surgical sites free from blood. The high density pads are seen as an advance in surgical care during major operations – especially liver, neurological and gynaecological surgery.

Prestige 3D Antibac Blue, from MK ELECTRIC, is designed to kill bacteria which can grow on surfaces such as trunking systems.

The new TruLight 5520, from TRUMPF incorporates “adaptive light control plus” which automatically adapts illumination as requirements change during a surgical procedure. All the surgeon

LANCER’s Aperlan endoscope disinfectant is specially developed to decontaminate the channels and exterior of flexible endoscopes and meets the criteria of the most challenging professional requirements for safety, effectiveness and ease of use.

PROSURGICAL HEALTHCARE has launched the TACTYS Infection Control Range of flat, glass-tempered, touch-screen, IP65 waterproof medical keyboards.

WELCH ALLYN has launched a new range of energy efficient examination lights that use LEDs in place of conventional halogen bulbs, to produce a brighter, white light that improves visualisation of the examination area without the long-term concern for bulb replacement.

SIC has announced the addition of Cleanisept wipes to its range of decontamination products. Although manual disinfection is not an ideal method for decontamination, for items such as ultrasound probes it is the only practical option.

CENTRAL MEDICAL SUPPLIES has a large range of warming cabinets and has over 20 years experience supplying patient warming equipment to the NHS and private hospitals.

CONVATEC’s HandyVac low vacuum wound drainage system is a completely closed system with two built-in non-return valves and drip chamber designed to prevent reflux, thereby helping to reduce the risks of retrograde infection.

An innovative shelving system that is specifically designed to provide the healthcare industry with a high density storage solution, featuring antimicrobial technology, is available from SLINGSBY METRO.

The ClearVu flexible inflow-outflow cannula, from Cannuflow, conforms to the knee-joint contour through a full range of motion to deliver uninterrupted fluid flow and image clarity, even in a figure-four position.

The 317 specialist shower panels supplied by Horne Engineering, designers, developers, and manufacturers, of thermostatic control products since 1909, are to be installed in bathroom pods by integrated panel system manufacturer WH Foster.

The Swedish-designed in situ turning system, “WendyLett”, reduces the risk of pressure sores and shearing injuries; minimises the load and risk of injuries for carers; and reduces manpower requirements without compromising safety.

Wound infection presents a great challenge to those in the wound healing field. New therapies are emerging and it is important that practitioners are offered the opportunity to keep abreast of new developments.

MÖLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE GROUP is now one of the world’s leading providers of single-use wound care and surgical solutions to the healthcare sector.

HILL-ROM will be exhibiting the recently launched TotalCare Bariatric Plus therapy system and ClinActiv + MCM therapy surface mattress replacement system. The TotalCare Bariatric Plus combines the features and clinical benefits of the TotalCare family and has been designed for use with bariatric patients.

KAROMED has more than 30 years of experience in supplying a wide range of CE marked pressure care products, to both the NHS and private sector, as well as prompt and dependable support services to meet the majority of patient and carer needs.

H&R HEALTHCARE distributes high quality medical devices sourced from leading manufacturers throughout the world comprising: infection control, advanced wound management and compression hosiery.