High-definition Imaging by Sony The LMD-3250MD 32-inch monitors add eight inches of widescreen viewing area to Sony's previous line, creating larger inset images during picture-in-picture mode and a "mirror image" feature that gives you a consistent view of the surgical field, wherever you're situated. The ImageCore HD system captures images in 1920 x 1080 format, boasts easy-to-use touchscreen controls and a built-in hard drive for storing 90 hours of HD video. You can share captured video with up to five remote locations using the PCS-XG80 HD video conferencing system, the first of its kind in the industry, according to Sony. LMD-3250MD monitors ($7,495), ImageCore HD system ($19,995), PCS-XG80 HD ($8,999), www.sony.com/hdforsurgery

OR1 Timeout Verification by Karl Storz Endoscopy America The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons recognized this onscreen checklist as a 2008 Innovation of the Year. The OR1's Timeout Verification feature is an efficient way for your staff to verify that they've followed the timeout checklist to prevent wrong-site surgery. The checklist has automated timestamps, which can be accessed easily from within the surgical field or from the nurse station, and it can be routed to any surgical monitor, says the company. Automated alert functions notify the surgical team when any steps of the protocol are missed, and documentation is simplified by routing images directly to a capture device for storage or printing. www.karlstorz-hd-endoscopy.com

Mirax Micro Digital Slide Scanner by Carl Zeiss Scan slides of tissue, smears, tissue microarrays and other specimens in a flash with the Carl Zeiss Mirax Micro Digital Slide Scanner. The scanner and its microscope optical components were designed to meet the high throughput needs of pathologists, according to the manufacturer. A lab technician can place up to four slides on the stage to be scanned and reviewed. With the Mirax Micro Slide Loader, the technician can load up to 50 slides, 10 per tray. The microscope feature allows the user to see how each slide appears on the microscope under different filters and light settings. $75,000 for the four-slide version and $150,000 for the 50-slide version, www.zeiss.com/mirax

InteguSeal Microbial Sealant by Kimberly-Clark Health Care A microbial sealant for smaller incisions is now available in an ergonomically designed applicator to lock out bacteria residing deep in the skin and those surviving typical pre-operative prepping for orthopedic surgeries that involve smaller incision areas, such as hands, feet and ankles, says Kimberly-Clark Health Care. InteguSeal is easy for surgeons to use in and around small crevices and curves on the body, helping reduce the risk of skin flora contamination throughout a surgical procedure, says the company. The product now comes in three sizes: IS 200, IS 100 and IS 50. www.kchealthcare.com/integuseal

MammoView by Solos Endoscopy A new line of instruments for breast endoscopy lets physicians detect breast cancer earlier with minimally invasive ductoscopy. Using the MammoView, doctors can enter the breast through the nipple, navigate through the mammary ducts where most breast cancers originate and develop, and use irrigation and video technology to observe any abnormalities. The company says breast ductoscopy, which lasts about 15 minutes and is comparable to mammography in terms of patient comfort level, can detect pre-cancerous and cancerous cells about five years before a mammogram would. The MammoView system includes reusable ductoscope ($1,150) and video coupler ($1,200), plus a disposable dilator set ($120), introducer ($125) and cytology retrieval kit ($165), www.solosendoscopy.com

QED-100 by Anecare Here's a new solution for removing volatile anesthetics from obstructive sleep apnea patients, significantly improving the safety and quality of their anesthetic experiences. For patients you know or suspect suffer from OSA, the QED-100 allows for partial re-breathing of CO2 to speed volatile anesthetic clearance from the brain and increase spontaneous respiration, says the company. The QED-100 reverses volatile anesthetics (isoflurane, sevoflurane and desflurane) by increasing cerebral blood flow and rapidly eliminating arterial anesthetic agents. This quickly restores protective airway reflexes, thereby decreasing the risk of aspiration or apnea and the need to re-intubate. $49, www.anecare.com

BD Atomic Edge Accurate Depth Knife by BD Medical Diamond quality at a disposable cost? BD Medical's ophthalmic division has added blades for limbal-relaxing incision procedures to its Atomic Edge line of disposable silicon blades. According to the manufacturer, the BD Atomic Edge Accurate Depth Knife benefits surgical users three ways: It is equal in performance to a diamond blade, at the cost and convenience of a single-use scalpel; it integrates a retractable shield to guard against sharps injuries; and, as a single-use knife, it eliminates the need for reprocessing, providing a sterile blade for patient safety in every case. Accurate Depth Knives are available in 550 micron and 600 micron blade sizes. $21 to $25 each, www.bd.com/ophthalmology

TruVida HD by Trumpf Medical Systems If your facility uses an iLED lighting system, you may want to look at the in-light TruVida HD Camera. You can either integrate this camera into the central handle of the lighting system or attach it on a separate arm. It offers 1,080 lines of horizontal resolution and 2 million pixels in its images, says the company. You can transmit captured video sequences or still shots to a screen or save them on USB memory sticks. $38,614 (including the camera module, control unit and a set of connecting and video cables), www.us.trumpf-med.com

RoyalSilk Gowns by Cardinal Health Your surgeons will appreciate these soft, breathable and comfortable gowns. The new RoyalSilk gowns are made from a proprietary fabric, says Cardinal Health, so they feel softer against skin than older surgical gowns and let wearers move freely. The material is breathable and easy to move in, yet strong enough to offer AAMI Level 3 protection from blood, liquid and other potentially infectious materials during procedures that involve moderate to minimal amounts of fluid. "We worked extensively with surgeons and nurses on designing and testing this," says the manufacturer. www.cardinal.com

System One Lights by Medical Illumination International These portable surgical lights fit into any OR. If you're looking for a lighting system that won't take years to pay for, consider this one. The manufacturer says they are available in wall-mounts, ceiling-mounts and portable settings, so they can work well in facilities of all sizes and structures. These lights use a single halogen bulb in a large, multifaceted reflector for high-Kelvin color temperature, shadow control and deep-cavity penetration. $3,950 to $14,121, depending on the number of lights and the mounting, www.medillum.com

Zymex Super Foaming Enzymatic Spray by Sultan Healthcare Do you let your endoscopic instruments sit in the open air for some time after a procedure? If you can't clean your instruments immediately, this pre-cleaning spray can buy you some time and keep soils from hardening on endoscopic instruments for up to four hours, so they'll be easier to clean during reprocessing, says the company. $14 for a 22 oz. bottle, www.sultanhealthcare.com

SaniZide Plus Germicidal Wipes by Safetec of America Wipe away infectious microbes without using alcohol. Some staff members prefer disposable wipes to sprays for disinfecting surfaces. If this is the case in your facility, you may want to consider these wipes. The manufacturer says this is the first EPA-registered wipe that was shown to kill TB, HIV, MRSA and other infectious microorganisms in a series of tests. The solution itself is alcohol-free to be non-corrosive, and the wipes do not leave lint behind after use. $6.99 to $8 per 160-count canister, $5.99 to $7 per 40-count canister and $22 per box of 50, www.safetec.com