IN THIS ISSUE...
> Editor's Choice: Electrosurgical Generator
> Editor's Choice: Disposable Retractor
> Editor's Choice: Cordless Surgical Headlight
> Article: Bariatric Patient Handling: "Heavy Lifting"
> Article: Protective Apparel for the Surgical Staff: "Cover Me"
> New Product: Leg Positioner
> New Product: Plus-Size Instruments
> New Product: Surgical Hand Scrub
> New Product: Fluid Capture Device



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Welcome to the Surgical Products monthly newsletter. As the premier publication of today's news of medical and surgical equipment, supplies, and services, we strive to provide you with the most up-to-date product and technology information. In this edition of TechnologyFLASH we feature a number of new and innovative products for the surgical arena, as well as some articles addressing the latest technologies and offerings for a variety of surgical specialties. Simply click on the links below or go to our website (www.surgicalproductsmag.com) to access hundreds of surgical products, technologies, and services.

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Editor's Choice – Electrosurgical Generator
Designed to be simple and intuitive to use, the Mega Power™ Electrosurgical Generator features preset power mode settings, large displays, and minimal adjustments required by the clinical staff.

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Editor's Choice – Disposable Retractor
The MediTract™ Disposable Retractor provides circumferential retraction for open, abdominal procedures, and offers improved visibility and access into the abdominal cavity versus traditional reusable retractors.

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Editor's Choice – Cordless Surgical Headlight
The Halo™ Cordless LED Surgical Headlight is illuminated by LED (light emitting diode) technology and powered with rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, delivering bright, cool light that provides greater color and tissue differentiation than standard headlight systems.

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Article - Electrosurgery: Bariatric Patient Handling: "Heavy Lifting"
 
Was the “obesity epidemic” sold to us last year overblown? What is an ideal healthy body weight? The medical and scientific communities may long ponder and argue over these questions, but the fact is that Americans are indeed getting larger. And this is posing a problem for the healthcare professionals that are required to treat, transport, and care for them as patients.

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Article - Protective Apparel for the Surgical Staff: "Cover Me"
While the protection of the patient against infection in the surgical arena is still of the absolute highest importance today, we have come to a time where the surgeon him/herself requires just as much protection from infectious and contaminated fluids and bloodborne disease that they may encounter throughout the course of a procedure.

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New Product - Leg Positioner
The Siegel MAST Intraoperative Leg Positioner eliminates the need for 2nd assistants to hold the leg, while enabling surgeons and staff to focus on the procedure instead of leg positioning.

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New Product - Plus-Size Instruments
The new Plus Size instruments include extra-long blade vaginal specula, 12-inch and 14-inch scissors, needle holders, hysterectomy forceps, tissue and dressing forceps, and much more.

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New Product - Surgical Hand Scrub
The brush-free, alcohol-based ENDURE® 450 Surgical and Healthcare Personnel Hand Antiseptic provides long-lasting, persistent antimicrobial protection, and features an advanced system of moisturizers and conditioners that actually help to rehydrate and maintain skin health with every application.

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New Product - Fluid Capture Device
The Promethean Fluid Control Island® is a patented, proactive device designed to capture and contain fluids lost from the patient and instrumentation during scope procedures.

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