Innovations

The Clean-A-Scope is an innovative transport and short-term storage system for operating room flexible endoscopes. Maximize valuable storage areas in the operating room and decontamination room with the Clean-A-Scope six- or 10-stack systems. Minimize infection control issues using the disposable two-part liners — the tray liner isolates the endoscope from the tray while the elasticized top can be turned to indicate either “clean” or “contaminated.” The Clean-A-Scope system also aids in extending the life of your endoscopes by providing them with the isolation and safe transport they need.

Healthmark

Healthmark’s latest Autoclavable Tray Labels facilitate specific markings and remarks for sterile or contaminated instrument trays. They are designed to minimize misunderstandings about the contents of instrument trays and to notify about maintenance needs of an instrument. The PP-based label is suitable for sterilization by steam, EtO and gasplasma. It is resistant to washing and disinfection and thus can stay with a tray of instruments all the way through the decontamination process. They are available as blank white, preprinted with information boxes, or can be custom imprinted to meet unique needs.

BARRX Medical Inc.

The BARRX Medical HALO360 system provides uniform and controlled therapy at a consistent depth, which can remove Barrett’s esophagus and allow regrowth of normal cells. The HALO360 energy generator is activated to deliver a rapid burst of energy that removes a very thin (less than one millimeter) layer of the diseased esophagus. This removal of tissue is tightly controlled so as to avoid any injury to the normal, healthy underlying tissues.

3M Health Care

The Tegaderm™ Ag Mesh Dressing with Silver is a new wound care product with fast-acting, long-lasting antimicrobial barrier effectiveness against a wide range of microbes, including antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as MRSA and VRE. The versatile Tegaderm Ag Mesh Dressing is a familiar, gauze-like, porous material, which may be used as a primary dressing with absorbent wound fillers, or packed into tunnels or undermined areas. The dressing provides a seven-day antimicrobial barrier for a variety of wounds, especially those that have stalled or are slow to heal. Available in five sizes.

Medline Industries Inc

The Neolon 2G latex-free surgical glove is made from an advanced proprietary neoprene (chloroprene) formulation, leaving the glove softer, more comfortable, and more durable. Neolon 2G surgical gloves are powder-free, provide a lightly textured grip for increased sensitivity, feature reinforced cuffs to reduce cuff tearing during donning and use, and allow easy donning with damp or dry hands due to an inner polymer coating. The glove also features anti-roll-down cuffs and has an anatomically correct curved finger design for greater comfort and to help lessen hand fatigue.

Sterinis®

Sterinis® combines a unique and patented dry fog diffusion technology with an ultra-high performance hydrogen peroxide-based disinfectant — guaranteeing the extensive eradication of pathogenic microorganisms by disinfecting all surfaces. Sterinis integrates a traceability system that enables all disinfecting operations to be recorded with a data log available via the USB port. Its automatic monitoring and simple operating systems make it adaptable for use by non-specialized personnel. This disinfection technology requires no human presence and shortens the amount of downtime for rooms undergoing treatment, according to the company.

Welch Allyn®

Welch Allyn’s Spot Vital Signs LXi, powered by Welch Allyn’s proprietary SureBP™ blood pressure technology, measures on inflation, taking accurate blood pressure readings in approximately 15 seconds. Easily customized for use in a variety of clinical settings, the Spot Vital Signs LXi features pulse oximetry, the ability to manually enter weight, height, respiration rate, and pain level, and calculation abilities of body mass index; it connects to select digital scales, has a 50-reading memory, and comes connectivity-ready to electronic medical record systems. An optional bar code scanner for electronically capturing patient data at the point of care also is available.

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