A new single-use anaesthetic medication safety tray – designed to reduce the risk of operating theatre error – will be officially launched at AfPP. Pioneered by medical products manufacturer VERNACARE, the Vernatray has individual channels to ensure the correct alignment of syringes and has a separate storage area for ampoules and sharps.
It is intended to replace plastic and stainless steel trays where the medication is stored in one single compartment – making it difficult to locate the relevant syringe and hence increasing the risk of mistakes. Jane Kent, new product development manager for Vernacare, commented: “The Vernatray makes it easier for theatre staff to locate the relevant equipment and reduces the risk of incorrect medication being administered. In addition, the single-use pulp avoids infection risks associated with re-using plastic and stainless steel receptacles and saves cleaning time as the biodegradable pulp can be simply disposed of in clinical waste or via maceration.
