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October 2008

New Products
Disposable lead wires
Curbell’s OnePatient single patient use ECG lead wires are designed to reduce the spread of infection and minimize risk of cross contamination. OnePatient ECG lead wires are fully shielded for durability and to minimize signal interference and noise. The disposable lead wires can be used with existing ECG trunk cables on all types of monitors and don’t require adaptors, making them interchangeable with reusable lead wires and easy to adopt by staff members. This also allows the lead wires to travel with a patient througout the hospital for their entire stay.

Liners for autoclave shelves
Produced from pure cellulose EFG wood pulp, manufactured with low chloride and sulfate content and free from optical dyes, these UnderGuard sheets are sized for use on autoclave loading carts. The sheets serve to absorb and rapidly disperse condensate during sterilization as well as help prevent dripping of condensate between shelves. Best of all, they protect wrapped trays from any sharp edges that might tear wrap when trays are loaded or unloaded.
 

Extended timing challenge test pack
Steritec Products introduces the first FDA released Extended Timing Challenge Test Pack for Sterilization Monitoring. The process challenge device is designed to monitor sterilization exposure times of 10 and 20 minutes in pre-vacuum steam sterilizers. Because of the limitations of biologicals, Steritec designed the Extended Timing Pack with an FDA approved integrator that performs to Class 6 precision, thus ensuring AAMI’s recommendation of an “adequate challenge”. Steritec Products are distributed through Cardinal, Medline and PHS.
Curbell Electronics Inc. Healthmark Industries Co. Steritec Products Inc.
Germicidal wipes
SaniZide Plus Germicidal Wipes are EPA registered, ready-to-use, alcohol free, hospital grade surface disinfectant wipes. Decontaminate, clean, and deodorize all in one. Effective against Tuberculosis, HIV-1, MRSA, VRE and more, these low-linting, durable towelettes are non-flammable and will not damage hard, non-porous surfaces. Available in 160 ct. or 40 ct. canisters.
Oral care kit
With the addition of the KimVent Oral Care q2 Kit to Kimberly-Clark’s portfolio of oral care solutions, caregivers now have the ability to administer oral hygiene care every two hours to ventilator-dependent patients at risk for Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP). The KimVent Oral Care q2 Kit includes all components of the original KimVent q4 Kit, plus extra features for more frequent oral care administration. Unique to the q2 Kit are six additional suction swab packs with alcohol-free mouthwash and a color-coded “Order of Use Guide.”
Surgical tray foot and corner shield
Spectrum Surgical Instruments now offers The Stopper foot and corner shields for surgical trays. These specially designed guards prevent holes, rips and tears in sterilization wrap from heavy and sharp-corner surgical trays. The unique design allows the sterilizing agent to flow into corners of tray. The guards do not retain moisture and will not flatten under the weight of heavy trays. The Stopper (patent pending) foot and corner shields are easy to use, economical, and come packaged non-sterile with 1000 guards per case.
Safetec of America Inc. Kimberly-Clark Health Care Spectrum Surgical Instruments
High-density storage systems
Instantly and economically increase storage space by 40% or more with an Overhead High-Density Storage System. Durable and versatile, the exceptionally strong, value-engineered design provides an ideal solution for the storage needs of Material Management, Central Supply and Pharmaceutical departments. Benefits include quick and easy installation with no drilling or bolting to the floor or ceiling, open wire design which allows for maximum air circulation and increased efficiency and inventory control by positioning more supplies near the point of use.

Direct suction device
The improved design of US Endoscopy’s newest generation BioVac direct suction device includes direct access for endoscopic instrument accessories via the device’s biopsy valve, making it more convenient to provide therapeutic treatment while utilizing the product’s suction capabilities. Ideal for evacuation and lavage of the GI tract, the BioVac device is designed to suction hard-to-remove, viscous materials which may otherwise clog the control head of the endoscope.

Feeding extension sets
UTMD expands its Nutri-Lok family of locking enteral-only feeding extension sets and syringes to include two additional clinician-requested extension sets. The Y-Connection Extension Set (model 4150027) features a side port that allows easy administration of medications and fluid delivery without disconnecting the system from the pump. Gastrointestinal (GI) Ext Set (model 4150037) features a stepped adaptor that allows connection to various diameter gastrostomy tubes (G-tubes) for administration of nutritional fluids, including a side port.

IRSG US Endoscopy Utah Medical Products Inc.