April 2009 - New Products

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April 2009

New Products

Tissue center solution The Omnicell Tissue Center solution, debuted with the latest release of Omnicell OptiFlex 10.0 advanced supply chain management software, helps hospitals increase efficiency of their tissue tracking processes and comply with regulations and recommendations issued by the Joint Commission and Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN). The Tissue Center includes bar code and touch screen technology to increase ease-of-use and accuracy versus systems reliant more on keyboard entry.	Towel with lotion The enMotion family of touchless towel dispensers has a new member – enMotion with Lotion towels. The innovative hand drying solution is the only moisture-activated lotion towel in the away-from-home market. enMotion with Lotion towels have been designed with softness in mind to help protect hands from the signs of dryness, cracking and scaling that accompany frequent hand washing – a common issue among healthcare industry employees. Release of the lotion applied to the towels is enhanced when in contact with water, typically after hand washing.	Microfiber cleaning system The Rubbermaid HYGEN microfiber cleaning System features premium textiles that are built around the industry’s best microfiber—100% premium quality split microfiber—which traps and holds 95% of microorganisms. They are bleach tolerant and extremely durable, withstanding up to 500 launderings and even as many as 200 launderings with bleach. With the patent-pending Flexi Frame, which conforms to the shape of a surface, and Quick-Connect Handles and Poles, cleaning hard to reach areas are easier—saving time and money.
Omnicell Inc.	Georgia-Pacific Professional	Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC
Bridge dressing Kinetic Concepts Inc.’s new V.A.C. GranuFoam Bridge Dressing is expected to simplify application in chronic wounds, especially Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFUs) where it is compatible with off-loading devices. The V.A.C. GranuFoam Bridge Dressing kit includes: a pre-formed bridge that allows the SensaT.R.A.C. Pad to be placed away from hard-to-access wound sites; a dressing which includes a wicking layer designed to prevent skin damage; pre-sized V.A.C. GranuFoam Bridge Dressing inserts which reduce the need for resizing dressings; and a perforated drape that is designed to easily achieve a reliable seal around the wound.	Keyboard-scanner The KeyScan KS810 integrated keyboard and full-page, color, sheet-feed scanner occupies the same footprint as a standard keyboard. It quickly and easily scans black-and-white and color documents from business cards up to 8½"x30". It takes about five seconds to scan a full-page, 300dpi, grayscale document. The KS810 keyboard-scanner comes bundled with KeyScan’s exclusive NoTouch-AutoScan software. This proprietary software lets users activate and complete the scanning process simply by inserting a document into the scanner feeding slot.	Nurse evacuation case The Med Sled Nurse Evacuation Case provides a safe and effective way to evacuate critical medical equipment and supplies to an alternative care site. The evacuation cases convert to complete work stations, creating a full alternative care site based on the acuity level of the evacuee. Lightweight and durable, the case features two-guide tracks and a stairwell braking system for easy stairwell descent.
Kinetic Concepts Inc.	KeyScan Inc.	ARC Products
Surgical drape clamps Spectrum Surgical Instruments is pleased to offer a Surgical Drape Clamp. The familiar design of the easy-to-grip clip allows for secure clamping of surgical drapes to IV poles and drape-stands. The clip is washable, reusable, rust-resistant, and fully-autoclavable. Available in four different colors, the clamps are conveniently packaged in a budget-saving package of 8 clips (two of each color; blue, pink, green, and purple).	Negative pressure wound therapy Smith & Nephew’s new RENASYS EZ Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) system is designed to address the needs of wound care professionals and patients, and allow clinicians to exercise their own best clinical judgment in NPWT with confidence. The system focuses on greater ease-of-use and patient comfort across the full range of wound types. RENASYS EZ allows clinicians to use variable pressure control, enables them to treat surgical, traumatic or chronic wounds according to the individual needs of the patient and the characteristics of the patient’s wound.	LG Electronics LG Electronics, a leading provider of flat-panel televisions to the healthcare industry, excels in bringing the latest in digital technology designed for the needs of healthcare facilities. LG offers LCD models from 22" – 42" class screen sizes. These models are designed for in-room usage with UL hospital grade power cord. www.LGcommercial.com
Spectrum Surgical Instruments	Smith & Nephew	LG Electronics