If your surgeons and staff complain about gloves' rolling down while they're being worn, Ansell Healthcare Products' new Gammex SureFit general purpose and surgical glove might be the answer. The company says the gloves' cuffs are designed, through a proprietary process, to grip and hold, minimizing the slippery effect caused by some surgical gowns. In addition, they are powder-free, reducing the likelihood of allergic reactions in latex-sensitive staff and patients, and helping to prevent the development of latex sensitivity. Gammex SureFit comes in square poly packs of 50 pairs per box and cases of four boxes. The manufacturer would not provide a list price. Call (888) 882-5288, visit www.ansell.com or Circle 166 on your Reader Service Card for more information.

Track filter life
A tiny radiofrequency identification microchip embedded in the filters on PlumeSafe Whisper Turbo Smoke Evacuation Systems, made by Buffalo Filter, communicates between the filter and the system; this provides tracking of the filter life, usage history and profile information such as lot number and manufacture date, the company says. Filter life is displayed on the control panel of the smoke evacuator when the filter is in the basket, regardless of RFID model. Because the record is produced automatically, you can eliminate premature - or overdue - disposal of filters, which can help your smoke evacuator run more efficiently. Buffalo Filter is absorbing the cost to incorporate the technology; the prices of filters and Whisper Turbo units are not rising as a result of RFID technology. Call (800) 343-2324, visit www.buffalofilter.com or Circle 167 on your Reader Service Card for more information.

An open-storage solution?
You might be able to better organize central supply or your general bulk storage with Quick Wire from Inner Space. All you need to do to set up is connect four wire shelves to four metal posts or, for mobile units, install four casters, the company says. An advantage of this product is that, if you need to add temporary storage, or want to put together, for example, supplies for the next day's cases in a sterile corridor, it is easy to disassemble and reassemble to accommodate those needs. Wall-mounted QuickWall grid panels let you hang supplies, keeping it off the floor, out of the way and convenient to your reach. Depending on number of shelves and mobility, prices range from $130 to $380. Call (800) 467-7224, visit www.innerspacecorp.com or Circle 168 on your Reader Service Card for more information.

Dispose of sharps hands-free
To help prevent needlestick injuries - and potential healthcare worker exposure to bloodborne pathogens such as HIV and hepatitis B and C - Health Care Logistics has developed Horizontal Entry Sharps Containers, which feature a safety chamber that rotates when weighted, safely releasing sharps into the container, the company says. This means you handle the used sharps less and potentially reduce the risk of exposure. The company says the large rotating chamber lets you dispose of various-sized syringes at the same time; you can monitor the fill level through an inspection window; and you can permanently lock the lid when full. The containers are wall-mountable, made of puncture-resistant red plastic and come in four-, eight- and 14-quart sizes. List prices are $7.40, $9.40 and $14.40, according to size. Call (800) 848-1633, visit www.healthcarelogistics.com or Circle 169 on your Reader Service Card for more information.

A surgical table with more options
Need to accommodate more overweight or elderly patients? With an increased weight capacity (from 325 pounds to 450 pounds) and an ability to go lower (to 22.5 inches, down from 26 inches), Midmark's new Ritter 230, an upgraded version of the company's 319 and 75e power procedure tables, might be helpful. New DC linear actuator lift mechanisms mean more power, quieter operation and smoother motion, the company says. A smaller foot control, compared with previous Midmark models, and a hand-control option are available. A list price was not given. Call (800) MIDMARK, ext. 8923, visit www.midmark.com or Circle 170 on your Reader Service Card for more information.

Quicker dermal analgesia
To provide dermal analgesia in anticipation of IV starts, BBraun offers the LidoSite Topical System, which administers electronically charged lidocaine transdermally to an area as wide as the patch and 6.5mm deep. The system includes the LidoSite Patch (Lidocaine HCl/Epinephrine Topical Iontophoretic Patch) 10 percent/0.1 percent and the LidoSite Controller. The effect is equivalent to a Lidocaine injection without the needlestick, and to topical analgesia creams, but works in just 10 minutes, says the company, compared with 30 minutes to one hour for the cream applications. You can use the disposable patch for up to 99 applications. List price not provided. Call (800) 854-6851, visit www.bbraunusa.com or Circle 171 on your Reader Service Card for more information.

Two ways to enhance patients' post-op comfort
Two companies are offering cold-compression products to help ease swelling and enhance patients' comfort post-operatively.

Cozyhold, by Ramar Industries, comes in many styles to accommodate different types of procedures, including facelifts, carpal tunnel releases, shoulder arthroscopies, breast augmentations, liposuction and tummy tucks. You slip gel packs (which are stored in the freezer when not in use) into Neoprene sleeves (number varies depending on the model), which are adjusted and secured to the patient with Velcro straps. Prices range from $17.50 to $24. Call (800) 559-COZY, visit www.cozyhold.com or Circle 172 on your Reader Service Card for more information.

A facelift patient frustrated by having to hold a frozen bag of peas on her face invented The Goldy, which is designed to conform to the face and evenly distribute cold compression. Patients simply insert reusable glycerin-based ice packs into the mask's pockets. Ice masks cost $55 each or $300 for six; eye masks are $30 each, $150 for six; and combination ice/eye masks, which cover all but the mouth, list for $80 apiece and $400 for six. Call (888) 440-4880, visit www.thegoldy.com or Circle 173 on your Reader Service Card for more information.