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Copyright © 2008

People, Places, Processes & Products that Influence the Supply Chain

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July 2008

New Products
Lab/exam gloves Kimberly-Clark Professional adds to its line of Kimberly-Clark Sterling Nitrile Exam Gloves, a new 12-inch glove that provides added splash protection at the cuff. These latex-free gloves provide the protection of nitrile with the sensitivity of latex. The ambidextrous gloves are 3.5 mils thick and are available in extra-small through extra-large sizes. Textured fingertips offer excellent tactile sensitivity for easy handling of delicate instruments. With 100 percent more gloves in each box, Kimtech Science Sterling Nitrile-XTRA Exam Gloves helps labs and workplaces increase storage space and reduce waste. www.kchealthcare.com/sterling Tru-Clean instrument cradle for washers
With the unique design of the Tru-Clean Cradle, surgical instruments are held in the proper position to promote effective cleaning in the automated washer: Hinged instruments are held open, exposing box locks to water and cleaning solution; Instruments are separated in their own space, allowing water and cleaning solution. This also better exposes instruments to heated air drying, promoting quicker dry times. Staff are safer too, as sharps are clear, visible and easily accessible. Assembly on the clean-side is enhanced with easy access to instruments. Visit www.Hmark.com.
Instrument sharpness test standards kit

Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. introduces the perfect kit for testing surgical instruments for proper sharpness. The Sharpness Test Standards Kit includes easy-to-understand instructions, all sharpness testing materials, and full-color photographs illustrating everything you need to know about testing scissors, curettes, Kerrison rongeurs, osteotomes, chisels, pin cutters, bone cutters, biopsy punches and more.

Kimberly-Clark Health Care Healthmark Industries Co. Spectrum Surgical Instruments
Automated hand washing

The CleanTech IC Automated Hand Washing and Monitoring System helps prevent cross contamination and the spread of disease due to the lack of, or improper hand washing. The system uses patented cylinders that release a high pressure, low volume water spray, along with a specially-developed hand cleaning solution. Hands are inserted into two rotating cylinders that deliver a fully-automated cycle of hand washing, sanitizing, and rinsing.

Enhanced labeling for Heparin Sodium Injection, USP
APP Pharmaceuticals Inc., the sole supplier of therapeutic heparin vials to the U.S., introduces enhanced labeling for its line of Heparin Sodium Injection, USP. The labeling is designed to help further differentiate Heparin Sodium from other heparin products, including Heparin Lock Flush Solution, USP. The newly designed Heparin Sodium Injection, USP, labels feature: Simplified upright text and increased focus on a horizontal read of information; Bolded and increased font size by approximately 200% for each strength; vibrant cap and label colors for each strength; Notations of total unit strength per mL and total volume; and bar codes at the individual unit-of-use.
Automated medication cabinets
The redesigned AcuDose-Rx automated medication cabinets from McKesson feature market-leading hardware and software, and the most integration to clinical IT and pharmacy solutions to drive patient safety and process efficiency at the lowest cost.  New functionality includes: FastEntry biometrics; manufacture barcode scan on restock and dispense; search for meds in other cabinets; kits on profile; substitute dosing; warnings for inappropriate un-assignment of medications; access to drug reference library; and new half-height drawers. 
Resurgent Health & Medical APP Pharmaceuticals Inc. McKesson
Hand hygiene plan

The ULTIMATE Hand Hygiene Plan from GOJO, inventors of PURELL Instant Hand Sanitizer, is a multi-modal program, containing a menu of program choices that provides the ability to customize the optimum total Hand Hygiene solution for every organization. It is a step-by-step process with easy-to-use tools for every step. It helps support your infection control initiatives.

Limb cradle frame

Like a virtual pair of hands, limb cradles and stands from Health Care Logistics make it easy for one nurse to care for a limb rather than two. Ideal for bandage and dressing changes, wound cleansing and situations when air needs to circulate around a wound, the limb cradle and stand give workers the freedom to care for the wound without an assistant to hold and stabilize the limb. The durable plastic Limb Cradle Stand stabilizes the stainless steel Limb Cradle Frame and helps prevent tipping during bandage/dressing changes.

Smoke evacuator

The E-Vac smoke evacuator is the latest advance in disposable electrosurgical suction technology developed by New Leaf Medical. The patent pending accessory quickly and easily attaches to the electrosurgical pencil and captures hazardous smoke, particles and fluids directly at their surgical source, before being released into the O.R. environment. The device is easy to use, accommodates a variety of electrodes, and requires no further modifications, electrode adapters, or additional surgical assistance to operate. E-Vac provides an inexpensive and responsible approach to manage your O.R. safety.

GOJO Industries Inc. Health Care Logistics New Leaf Medical Inc.