September 2016 Product Picks
Single-use digital flexible ureteroscope
The LithoVue Single-Use Digital Flexible Ureteroscope by Boston Scientific is for minimally invasive endoscopic procedures that diagnose and treat stones and other conditions of the kidney, ureter and bladder. By providing a single-use flexible ureteroscope for urologists, the LithoVue System is designed to address the inconsistent performance, operational challenges and costs associated with widely used reusable scopes that require maintenance, sterilization and reprocessing. The LithoVue System is designed to deliver high-quality digital visualization and seamless navigation for consistent clinical performance during each patient procedure. The LithoVue System can overcome the common challenges of unpredictable scope repairs and maintenance, reprocessing, sterilization and degradation of scope performance over time.
Advanced rapid protein test
AccuClean Advanced by Neogen Corporation is an enhanced rapid protein test that delivers industry-leading speed and sensitivity for determining the cleanliness of food contact surfaces and equipment. This simple, 10-second visual test reveals detected protein residue through an easy-to-interpret color change. With a protein detection limit of 15 µg/mL, the test provides sensitive, reliable results. AccuClean Advanced determines cleanliness by detecting any protein residues left behind from previously processed food and liquids. If no protein is detected, the solution in the bottom of the cup will remain copper-colored to indicate the surface is clean. A color change to gray indicates low level protein has been detected, while a change to green/blue or blue indicates a higher level of protein detected.
Surgical Skin Markers
These surgical skin markers from Key Surgical let clinicians identify and mark surgical incision/anatomical sites on patient’s skin prior to surgical procedures to promote correct-site surgery. Sterile and ready-to-use surgical skin markers include a 6” ruler and 6 sterile labels. Various tip sizes are available for different staff needs and/or surgical procedure needs. Gentian violet ink is hypoallergenic, non-toxic. Not made with natural rubber latex.
Gelling fiber advanced wound dressing
BIOSORB Gelling Fiber Dressing by Acelity forms a gel when it comes into contact with an exuding wound. The dressing offers increased absorbency and the ability to hold its shape, allowing for intact removal for easier, less painful dressing changes. It can be used for a variety of exuding wounds including leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical wounds that exude fluid, partial thickness burns, traumatic and oncology wounds. BIOSORB Gelling Fiber Dressing absorbs many times its own weight in fluid, protecting the wound edge and surrounding skin. The cellulose fibers reinforce the dressing, keeping it strong and intact when wet. BIOSORB Gelling Fiber Dressing is currently available in a non-silver, non-antimicrobial format. A silver, anti-microbial version is expected in early 2017.
Vertical laminar flow workstation
MY-ISO5 vertical laminar flow workstation series by Mystaire provide an ultra-clean working environment and are available in standard widths of 32 inches and 48 inches. For applications or apparatus that have added height requirements, the MY-ISO5 series of vertical laminar flow workstation are available in a tall version. The taller versions are ideal for enclosing encapsulation machines used in compounding pharmacy applications. The MY-ISO5 Series of vertical laminar flow workstations are easy to operate. The full closure sash is equipped with a position indicator switch that automatically turns the workstation’s blower and fluorescent light on when raised. It has a full-closure sash that can be sealed when not in use, eliminating the threat of airborne contaminates entering the work area. The work surface is white polypropylene making disinfection and cleaning simple.
PEPID for Windows
PEPID for Windows provides immediate access to peer-reviewed medical and drug content assisting diagnosis and treatment at the patient point of care. PEPID for Windows supports clinical specialty information for Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Medicine, Primary Medicine, Ambulatory Care, Pharmacy, Nursing, Education, and more. Clinicians can also immediately earn AMA certified Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits while treating patients. PEPID for Windows provides support around the globe in hospitals, military, search and rescue, humanitarian emergencies, and disaster situations. Healthcare institutions can also use it to share protocols and formularies on specific clinical conditions and drug treatment and have the ability to view hundreds of videos demonstrating clinical procedures and physical examination.
Surgical light handle covers
Designed for use in the operating room to create a sterile barrier between personnel and the surgical light handle, universal and flexible covers by Key Surgical help reduce the cost of processing, sterilizing and storing surgical light handles. Packaged sterile (1/pouch, 160 pouches/box) they are single use and latex free.
Mid-volume Coagulation Analyzer
The Sysmex CS-2500 System by Siemens Healthineers Laboratory Diagnostics offers a mid-volume, fully-automated coagulation analyzer with smartly-designed PSI technology. The Sysmex CS-2500 System will enable mid-volume laboratories to leverage globally-proven PSI technology, while providing regional reference laboratories and integrated delivery networks with the ability to standardize testing results across multiple Sysmex CS and CA hemostasis systems. The new system enhances efficiency via a wide optical spectrum, which allows clotting, chromogenic, immunologic and aggregation1 testing capabilities on a single platform. With an onboard capacity of up to 3,000 tests3 and up to 40 reagents, the Sysmex CS-2500 System delivers extended walkaway time to streamline workflow.
