Product Picks - January 2021

Cardiology device reprocessing

The first U.S. patent for a microlumen reprocessing technology, granted to Innovative Health, Inc., can help advance reprocessing of single-use cardiology medical devices and ensure patient safety. The patent covers a novel test method for identifying subvisible occluding particles in microlumens and safe reprocessing of complex electrophysiology devices containing microlumens. The method currently is used for reprocessing of the Reprocessed PentaRay Nav Eco High-Density Mapping Catheter (Biosense Webster), the Reprocessed Advisor HD Grid Mapping Catheter and the Reprocessed BRK Transseptal Needle (St. Jude Medical), and the Reprocessed NRG Transseptal Needle (Baylis Medical).

Innovative Health, Inc.

Patient-nurse calls

The SoftCall Sealed Call Cord, introduced by Crest Healthcare Supply, is a blue, silicone-sealed handheld pendant with a comfortable, ergonomic shape that provides patients and residents a reassuring, “soft” feel. The pendant combines nurse calls with optional light controls and is IP47 sealed and waterproofed allowing the unit to be easily disinfected for infection control. 

Crest Healthcare Supply 

Remote patient monitoring

ZyterHome, announced by Zyter, is a comprehensive remote patient monitoring (RPM) solution for providers and doctors to care for patients who are able to participate in their own care and actively manage, monitor, and track their health conditions remotely. Using patient-facing 4G-enabled devices to remotely monitor physiologic parameters, ZyterHome also can help patients reduce their exposure risk to COVID-19 and the flu, as visits to check vital signs now can occur remotely. If a consult is required, the physician can schedule and conduct a virtual telehealth visit from within the system.

Zyter