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Mobile computer
Metrologic Instruments has released its SP5700 OptimusPDA mobile device
which incorporates a Microsoft Windows-based platform, bar code scanning
and advanced wireless technologies into a lightweight and durable
device. By supporting access to wireless standards (Bluetooth and WiFi
802.11 b and g) with faster download speeds and higher bandwidth, the
OptimusPDA provides a versatile solution for increasing productivity and
responsiveness in mobile applications. WiFi-Protected Access security
measures engineered directly into the mobile computer’s firmware ensures
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Endoscopic
instrument brush kit
Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. has assembled 42 brushes in
designing their endoscopic instrument cleaning brush kit. Using
surgical stainless steel twisted wire shafts and white, medical-grade
anti-microbial bristles (patent pending), this collection of brushes
offers the diameters and lengths to assist in cleaning take-apart
instruments, suction irrigators, and all other types of instruments
used in endoscopic procedures. All brushes are reusable and are
packaged in units of three.
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Set saver
for IV safety
PadLock Set Saver aseptic IV admin-istration set storage solution can
be swabbed and re-used. PadLock provides a secure seal for the end of
the admin-istration set, preventing contamination when the set is not
being used for infusion. Effective for multiple uses, the set saver
attaches to an IV admin-istration set and replaces the need for
sterile, single-use caps. The device helps promote best practice for
aseptic IV administration set disconnections, preventing touch
contamination and securing the IV line in between drug
administrations.
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Metrologic
Instruments Inc.
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Spectrum
Surgical Instruments |
Baxa Corporation |
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Bed curtain
Simply Sixty Six, an innovation in hospital
bed curtains, features a 66 square inch snap-panel which is fastened to
an easily detachable row of buttons along the top part of the curtain.
The snap panel allows each 66 inch section to be removed and added one
at a time. Safety mesh is located above the buttons which permits
sprinkler water to pass through in case of a fire. Hospital health codes
require that the entire cubicle curtain if it gets soiled. With Simply
Sixty Six, if a patient or member of the hospital staff soils a small
section of a regular cubicle curtain they can replace a piece without
removing the entire curtain for laundering.
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Medication
management
SinglePointe total automated patient-specific medication management
solution helps reduce risk of medication errors and boosts efficiency.
The combination of the SinglePointe solution with a bedside bar code
verification system, and the addition of a mobile cart solution from
Omnicell’s agreement to acquire Rioux Vision, offers closed-loop
medication management, administration and dispensing. An auto-assign
process matches patient-specific locations with patients and
medications that are not routinely stocked in the dispensing system.
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Gel warmers
Parker Laboratories introduces two THERMASONIC Gel Warmers; a new
single bottle gel warmer and a newly designed three-bottle gel warmer.
The 3-bottle gel warmer features an adjustable thermostat control and,
heat indicator lamp, identifying when the heating element is on or
when the desired temperature has been reached, and an illuminated
power switch. It warms three dispenser size couplant bottles
simultaneously and comes with a 2 year warranty. The gel warmers allow
couplants to be applied at body temperature, promoting patient comfort
and receptivity.
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Cubicle Curtain
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Omnicell Inc. |
Parker
Laboratories |
Patient monitor
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Masimo Patient SafetyNet is an easy
to use remote monitoring and clinician notification system that
combines the “gold standard” performance of Masimo SET pulse
oximetry with wireless notification via pager to provide a new
level of safety to patients on general care floors, where
nurse-to-patient ratios preclude the level of direct surveillance
required and recommended to preempt sentinel events. |
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Medical equipment
cart
Medicus Health’s premium duty medical equipment cart with
adjustable-height shelves is a perfect fit for staging instruments,
monitors, printers, cameras, and illuminators in the operating room
during procedures. This cart comes equipped with four
adjustable-height shelves so you can create customized shelf heights
to suit your needs. The cart also has a fixed bottom shelf and a total
weight capacity of 700 lbs. A small footprint makes it a perfect fit
for ORs, nurses stations, or patient rooms. Each shelf is 28"W x 22"D
with a 1" lip to hold instruments in place when re-positioning.
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Smart bed monitoring
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Stryker’s new iBed Awareness option is an
only-in-class, fully customizable bed status indicator. With the
touch of a button, iBed Awareness allows a caregiver to set a bed
in a certain status according to specific patient care needs. If
the status changes in any way, the bed alerts the caregiver either
visually, audibly or through the nurse call system depending on
configuration. |
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Masimo
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Medicus Health |
Stryker |
