Recently added articles from Surgical Products:
The pride factor.
May 01, 2009 ... Reading the Wisconsin State Journal a few weeks back, I came upon an article that broke my heart. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The article reported a $17.3 million lawsuit settlement in Wisconsin, the result of a malpractice case in which a surgeon attempted to remove a ...
Hernia repair device.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)
May 01, 2009 ... The Rebound HRD V from Minnesota Medical Development, Inc. is a self-expanding Nitinol framed/surgical mesh medical device designed for the laparoscopic repair of ventral and incisional hernias. The super-elastic Nitinol frame allows the device to be folded and inserted laparoscopically ...
Absorbable Fixation System.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bard Davol introduces file SORBAFIX[TM] Absorbable Fixation System. According to the company, the system has a repair strength 7 times greater than maximum intra-abdominal pressure (IAP). Features of the fixation system include: * An ...
Post-Op Pain Relief System.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)
May 01, 2009 ... The ON-Q[R] Post-Operative Pain Relief System from I-Flow Corp. is a balloon-like pump that provides targeted pain relief after surgery by automatically delivering a non-narcotic local anesthetic near the surgical site area. The system works like this: * The pump is attached to ...
Pediatric pressure management.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)
May 01, 2009 ... EHOB, Inc. introduces the WAFFLE[R] Pediatric Cushion, a static air cushion designed for the pediatric patient. Filled with air, which, according to the company, ideally supports vulnerable soft tissues of the body, the design of the WAFFLE Pediatric Cushion cradles and contours. Features ...
Double-headed cleaning brush.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)
May 01, 2009 ... Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. introduces a new brush design. The unique, double-headed cleaning brush features: * 1 brush head with nylon bristles and another brush head with stainless steel bristles for more aggressive cleaning. * The ideal design for cleaning ...
Injectable bone graft replacement.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DePuy Spine, Inc. introduces the HEALOS[R] Fx Injectable Bone Graft Replacement, a bone graft solution designed specifically for minimally invasive spine surgery. HEALOS Fx is a moldable, injectable version of HEALOS[R] Bone Graft Replacement, which is the ...
Deflectable-tip video laparoscope.(FOCUS ON: LAPAROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS)
May 01, 2009 ... Olympus' EndoEYE LTF-VH is, according to the company, the world's first deflectable HDTV-enabled video laparoscope that upgrades the distally-mounted video chip to HDTV and combines it with an advanced flexible tip design. With the ability to advance the boundaries of minimally invasive ...
Intelligent instrumentation.(FOCUS ON: LAPAROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The reusable i60R Intelligent Surgical Instrument from Power Medical Interventions is a reverse pivot linear cutter designed to improve medical outcomes by providing greater access to important anatomical sites. The computer-assisted, power-actuated ...
Endoscopic stapler for critical wound-healing.(FOCUS ON: LAPAROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Surgical Devices business unit of Covidien introduces the Duet TRS[TM] reload with tissue reinforcement. The new product offers: * Preloaded tissue reinforcement on the Endo GIA[TM] Universal range of laparoscopic staplers. * A ...
Reposable & deflectable laparoscopic instruments.(FOCUS ON: LAPAROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Microline offers its line of Reposable deflectable instruments. The instruments have applications in specialities including bariatric, colorectal, gynecologic, urologic, general surgical procedures, and are complementary to the company's ReNew family of ...
Access and instrumentation in one.(FOCUS ON: LAPAROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stryker's MiniLap instrument line allows for access and instrumentation in 1 precision-crafted laparoscopic device. Features of the MiniLap include: * A design for percutaneous entry through the abdominal cavity. * 2.3-mm diameter. ...
Get a grip on MIS.(FOCUS ON: LAPAROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS)
May 01, 2009 ... Cardinal Health introduces the new V. Mueller[R] and Snowden-Pencer[R] Diamond-Line[R] laparoscopic surgical instruments. Features include: * Ergonomic handle designs. * ...
Less invasive abdominal laparoscopic access.(FOCUS ON: LAPAROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS)
May 01, 2009 ... PAJUNK[R] Medical Systems introduces the LapVision, a new instrument for less invasive access. This new product offers." * The required use of only local anesthesia--no use of gas needed. * Full viewing access to all intra-abdominal organs through 1 small ...
Multiple instrument access port.(FOCUS ON: LAPAROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Surgical Devices business unit of Covidien introduces the SILS[TM] Port Multiple Instrument Access Port for laparoscopic surgeries through a single incision. The port is a single, flexible port that may be fitted through a small incision in the ...
Safer methods for internal bone fixation: keeping both patients and clinicians safe from wirestick injuries.(SAFETY INNOVATION: SHARPS SAFETY)
May 01, 2009; ... Each year, medical device facilities have a requirement to update their Exposure Control Plan. This update must include the evaluation of new, safer technologies. Many infection control managers and OR supervisors evaluate safety scalpels, newer methods of suturing or closing wounds, etc ....
Puncture indicator.(SAFETY INNOVATION: SHARPS SAFETY)
May 01, 2009 ... Molnlycke Health Care US offers the Biogel[R] PI Indicator[TM], a patented polyisoprene puncture indication glove system. The system is a double-gloving solution, using the Biogel[R] PI outer glove and Biogel[R] PI Ultratouch under glove. Features include: * 0.65 AQL for holes. ...
Needle-free I.V. administration.(SAFETY INNOVATION: SHARPS SAFETY)
May 01, 2009 ... The LifeShield[R] CLAVE[R] connector from Hospira helps to ensure compliance to needle-free I.V. administration. The l-piece, swabable valve provides: * A closed barrier to bacteria. * Availability on a full line of I.V. administration sets and ...
Safety Scalpel Handle.(SAFETY INNOVATION: SHARPS SAFETY)
May 01, 2009 ... Sandel Medical Industries offers the Change-A-Blade[TM] Safety Scalpel Handle, developed in response to surgeon feedback on today's safety scalpels. The safety scalpel handle boasts: * The ability for healthcare facilities to utilize any standard #10, #11 or #15 blade. ...
Thin latex-free glove.(NEW PRODUCTS)
May 01, 2009 ... Ansell Healtheare offers its new Derma Prene[R] IsoTouch[R] Micro surgical glove, a latex-free, micro-thin glove that is safe for latex-sensitive (Type I) healthcare professional and patients. The new glove is ideal in delicate procedures in ophthalmic, micro and cardiovascular surgery, ...