August 2018 Product Picks

July 21, 2018
Sterile processing labeling system

SteriDate by MedVantage is a fully automated sterile processing labeling system that replaces label Guns and pre-printed labels, eliminating human error handwriting mistakes and ensuring regulatory compliance. With over 1,600 programmable labels in various sizes and colors, the SteriDate complies with all labeling requirements in sterile processing and is easy to operate using one-button with no operator input of data to ensure accuracy of critical information. Print Loaner Trays, Implant, Endoscope Reprocess and Rechargeable Battery Dating Labels by simply tapping the label you need from the screen and selecting the amount of labels you need. The device is available for tablets, or PCs, has touch-screen management and more.

MedVantage

Powered respirator

The new CleanSpace Ultra powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) is designed to provide high protection for chemical or biological handling with no hoses, belts or waist mounted battery packs required. Comfortable and easy to wear over long periods of time, the NIOSH-approved, lightweight (500g) device provides up to 8 hours of run time, is water tolerant, compatible with PPE, requires no servicing or maintenance, few parts and low inventory. Particulate and gas filters available.

CleanSpace

Disposable single-patient stethoscope

The new 3M Single-Patient Stethoscope is a high-quality disposable stethoscope designed to combine excellent sound quality and comfort to help eliminate the use of personal stethoscopes in isolation environments. The Single-Patient Stethoscope is durable and still comfortable which could encourage clinicians to avoid using personal stethoscopes in isolation environments which increases the potential risk of cross-contamination. The dependable, high-quality acoustics also help ensure key sounds aren’t missed for more accurate patient assessments. It also has an easy-to-grip that’s easy to maneuver and soft, flexible eartips provide an optimal acoustic seal to help clinicians hear with confidence.

3M

Portable breast ultrasound system

The Viera portable breast ultrasound system from Hologic is the first wireless, handheld breast ultrasound scanner with exceptional image quality. Optimized with preset modes for breast, dense breast and interventional procedures that simplify workflow, it has on-demand high-resolution images – 14 MHz, 192 elements – and supports B, color and Doppler modes. Clinicians can transmit images wirelessly to your smart device and integrates with PACS or the cloud. Other features include a customizable annotations package to enable efficient documentation and a breast reporting package for quickly documenting services, ensuring accurate billing and audits, seamless software updates and compatibility with existing smart devices.

Hologic

Single nasal cannula

The Uni-flo2 Single Nasal Cannula is lightweight, eliminates half the skin contact, reduces the opportunity for infection, and improves patient freedom of movement, comfort and personal appearance. It conforms to all facial contours with a strain relief system that ensures continuous oxygen flow equivalent to the dual-prong cannula without pulling on the ears and noosing under the chin. Designed to address the problems caused by the dual-prong cannula and provide improved access for nasogastric suction and feeding tubes in post-operative and ICU settings, Uni-flo2 is interchangeable to either nostril and provides low flow oxygen up to 6 LPM.

Uniflo2