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Dear Reader:
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.
Best Regards,
Rich Ritsma, Editor-in-Chief
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Sponsored by Suturtek
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Finally. Safe suturing you'll really want to use. SuturTek's 360°
Fascia Closure Device™ aids in protecting surgeons, OR
nurses, and patients against suture needlesticks by isolating the
sharp point of the suture needle in a proprietary, disposable suture
cartridge.
www.SuturTek.com
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| Editor's
Choice – Laparoscopic Access/Trocar Safety System |
The VersaStep™ Plus
Access System provides safe and controlled non-bladed
entry that reduces abdominal wall complications and
patient injuries. The system is available in a wide
range of lengths and sizes as well as disposable and
reposable configurations.
Click
Here to learn more. |
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| Editor's
Choice – Autoclavable Arthroscope System |
The TrueView Direct autoclavable
arthroscope system features single-hand control, allowing
for seamless arthroscopy as the second hand can remain
on the shaving or ablating device. TrueView Direct arthroscopes
are available in 4.0-mm and 2.7-mm systems.
Click
Here to learn more. |
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| Editor's
Choice – Retractor System |
The Lone Star Retractor
System™ provides optimum visibility without bulky
equipment and complicated setup. A variety of Retractor
ring shapes is offered to provide a correct fit for
applications in Head and Neck, General, Urological,
Gynecological and Colorectal surgeries.
Click
Here to learn more. |
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| Editor's
Choice – Positioning System |
The MorphBoard™
Positioning System provides optimal patient positioning.
Its modular design accommodates standard-sized patients
and expands to allow a bariatric patient to fit on a
standard OR table.
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Here to learn more. | |
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Sponsored by Medi-Flex Inc.
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Introducing ChloraPrep® 26 mL with Scrub Teal™ Tint
(2% c h l o r h e xidine gluconate (CHG) w/v and 70% isopropyl
alcohol (IPA) v/v). The most rapid-acting, most persistent
and superior preoperative skin preparation available in the OR
suite.
www.chloraprep.com
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| Article
– Biopsy Devices – "Finding the Finest Specimens" |
As better techniques for
obtaining biopsy samples continue to be developed, the
technology behind the biopsy procedures is steadily
advancing. Today doctors have access to a veritable
arsenal of biopsy devices that can safely and efficiently
retrieve desired tissue samples with little discomfort
to the patient.
Click
Here to learn more. |
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New Product - Latex-Free Surgical Setup Packs
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Presource®
standard latex-free surgical setup packs can help hospitals
attain the highest levels of efficiency. These surgical
setup and basin packs provide many benefits compared
to pulling individually packaged sterile supplies, including
increased efficiency in room turnover and decreased
packaging waste.
Click
Here to learn more. |
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New Product - Compact Prism Loupes |
The
lightweight SurgiTel Compact Prisms Loupes are available
in the magnification powers of 3.5X, 4.5X, and 5.5X.
Each compact prism loupe is custom-manufactured for
each clinician's pupil measurements, facial profile,
and working distance.
Click
Here to learn more. |
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| New
Product - Medical Liquid Solidifier |
SaniSorb™ Medical Liquid Solidifier allows operating
room personnel to quickly contain and solidify biohazardous
liquids. It greatly reduces the risks and odors associated
with handling infectious wastes, bacteria, and particulate
matter.
Click
Here to learn more. |
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New Product - Irrigation Solution Warmers |
ORS-2000 Series Irrigation Solution Warmers enhance
patient safety by allowing the surgical team to administer
warmed solution to the patient at a known temperature.
A range of basin capacities is available to accommodate
most operating room requirements.
Click
Here to learn more. |
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