Hardy Diagnostics
Hardy Diagnostics offers hand
care products for laboratory professionals. AloeGuard antimicrobial soap is
formulated to be effective against a variety of microorganisms while remaining
gentle to skin. AloeSoothe moisturizing lotion is created to seal out harsh
irritants, rehydrate and promote healing of damaged skin. It is latex friendly.
AloeGuard No-Rinse brings together the benefits of the antimicrobial soap and
moisturizing lotion into a single waterless formula, killing microorganisms and
not drying to the skin like alcohol gels. (800) 266-2222 ;or www.hardydiagnostics.com
Healthmark Industries Co.
Healthmark introduces three
products for storage and cleaning of instrument cleaning brushes. The brush
storage rack is made of clear Plexiglas, stores several brushes and mounts to
any wall surface. The brush soak tray, designed to be mounted below the storage
rack, allows shorter and longer brushes to be submerged in cleaning solution.
The wash basket for instrument cleaning accommodates various lengths of brushes
and prevents them from falling out, while still allowing proper washing of
contents. Its stainless steel tube measures 26 inches long by 3 inches wide,
with one-sixteenth-inch diameter perforations. (800) 521-6224 or www.hmark.com
Sempermed
Sempermed offers its new
Polymed exam glove. Polymed differs from other copolymer exam gloves due to of
its "fusion" bonding of latex and synthetic polymers. This creates a
multi-layer glove that combines the elasticity of latex and the strength of
copolymers, which protects against cracking and/or peeling in normal usage.
Polymed contains 50 micrograms or less of total water extractable proteins per
gram, which significantly reduces the potential for allergic reactions. (800)
366-9545 or www.sempermedusa.com
Precision Dynamics Corp. (PDC)
PDC introduces its Securline
Redi+Wash Thermal Warming Pouch for use with the Redi+Wash total body cleansing
system. Designed to maintain the warmth pre-heated Redi+Wash packs for
approximately one hour or at room temperature for several hours afterward, the
pouch is constructed of a vinyl outer layer with foam insulation. Each pouch can
hold up to four, pre-heated eight-cloth packs at a time. (800) 772-1122 or www.pdcorp.com
SPSmedical
The Patient Record Card by
SPSmedical is utilized for tracking sterilized products directly to the patient
on which they were used. The cards are taped to the outside of every package and
a lot control sticker is attached to the card. The OR then separates it at the
perforation and places it on the patient's chart. The Patient Record Card
(PRC-250) can be ordered through SPSmedical's authorized distributors
nationwide. For the SPSmedical distributor in your area, call (800) 722-1529.
Ansell Healthcare
Ansell's second-generation
neoprene surgical gloves, Derma Prene Ultra, provide superior fit and feel
compared to some other traditional synthetic gloves.
Ansell Healthcare, a world leader in medical glove innovation, announces the
addition of Derma Prene Ultra Synthetic Powder-Free Surgical Gloves to their
comprehensive line of hand barrier protection. Derma Prene Ultra is specially
formulated with a blend of second-generation neoprenes, which create a
molecularly cross-linked synthetic film that provides all the features of latex
while helping eliminate exposure to glove-related latex protein. (800) 321-9752
or www.ansellhealthcare.com
Bemis Manufacturing Company
Bemis Health Care Products
Group introduces Vac-U-Station, a safe and economical means to dispose of
suction canister contents. Used in conjunction with Bemis Vac-U-Port, Vac-U-Station
reduces the risk to healthcare professionals from splattering, spilling and
aerosolization of infectious waste fluids. Vac-U-Port canisters are designed to
sit securely on Vac-U-Station's patented drainage port, and a window allows the
operator to make certain the contents are completely drained. Canisters are
available in three sizes: 1200 cc, 2000 cc and 3000 cc. (800) 558-7651 or www.bemismfg.com
AirClean Systems
Glutra-Mats from AirClean
Systems are designed for spill and vapor control, wherever glutaraldehyde-based
disinfectants are opened, used or poured. The mats are glutaraldehyde-specific
and dry, so they can pull vapors from the air and neutralize them. (800)
849-0472 or www.aircleansystems.com
Cell Robotics, Inc.
The Clinical Lasette Plus is a needle-free laser fingerstick device designed
to be a compact, lightweight, portable crystal laser device that weighs less
than 9 ounces. The FDA-approved Lasette provides a safer device to evaluate for
compliance with the requirements of the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act
when performing fingersticks.
A single pulse of laser light is used to perforate the finger in obtaining a
capillary blood sample. To prevent cross-contamination, the Lasette is a
single-use disposable. The Lasette's FDA clearance allows for drawing capillary
blood samples used in chemistry screens such as glucose, cholesterol,
electrolytes, lipids, CBC and prothrombin.
The Lasette is the only "Primary Prevention Device" listed by
National Alliance of Primary Prevention of Sharp Injuries (NAPPSI.org) in the
lancet category (devices that do not use "sharps"). Other advantages
include reduced risk management concerns and increased patient comfort. www.cellrobotics.com
or e-mail [email protected]
Healthmark Industries Co.
Absorbent tray liners from
Healthmark are designed to be used next to delicate instruments during
sterilization, absorbing and dispersing condensate for evaporation. The liners
are produced from pure cellulose wood pulp, manufactured with low chloride and
suphate content and free from optical dyes. (800) 521-6224 or www.hmark.com
Healthmark Industries Co.
The ProFormance automated
instrument washer test provides sterile processing professionals with a
consistent, repeatable and reliable method for evaluating the cleaning
effectiveness of their automated instrument washer. The test soil is
manufactured to exacting specifications, and when coated on the stainless steel
plate, the ProFormance mimics the dried blood residue found on dirty
instruments. (800) 521-6224 or visit www.proformance.com
Becton Dickinson
BD introduces its new BD
Vacutainer Plus Plastic Citrate Tube, a clinically proven solution for all
routine coagulation testing, providing both patient and healthcare worker
safety. As the inventor of evacuated blood collection tubes with decades of
medical device manufacturing and clinical expertise, BD fully understands the
criticality of coagulation testing. Extensive clinical studies were performed
with both normal and abnormal patients on numerous coagulation analyzers to
ensure that the new plastic citrate tube demonstrates clinical equivalence to
the 4.5mL BD Vacutainer glass citrate tube. The outer portion of the tube is
made of shatter-resistant PET material. The inner surface of the tube is
polypropylene, a non-activating surface that has been clinically proven to
provide accurate and precise results to ensure patient safety. The design allows
for a 2.7mL and a 1.8mL draw volume to be incorporated into a full draw 13x75mm,
automation friendly tube size. www.bd.com
Trademark Medical
Trademark Medical provides a
new dispenser box for its Redi-Temp Liquid Crystal Thermometer. The dispenser
box attaches to anesthesia machines or hospital beds, dispensing one thermometer
at a time. (800) 325-9044 or www.trademarkmedical.com
Aplicare
Lacrosse Antiseptic Alcohol Gel from Aplicare is designed to be used between
hand washings, killing pathogenic microorganisms without the need for water. The
gel contains conditioners and emollients to minimize skin irritation and offset
the drying effects of alcohol. The Lacrosse Antiseptic Alcohol Gel comes in a
mild herbal fragrance and various sizes, including a 4-ounce bottle that fits in
uniform pockets or lab coats. (800) 760-3236 www.aplicare.com
Consolidated Stills and Sterilizers
The patented Consolidated Bug Buster uses a high-efficiency filter to remove
bacteria from the purged air of steam sterilizers. It can be factory installed
on new Consolidated sterilizers or retrofitted to many existing units regardless
of the manufacturer. (617) 782-6072 or visit www.consteril.com
