A Glove That Soothes Skin, Prevents Allergies
The Derma Prene Ultra HydraSoft glove is made with latex- and chemical-free materials to prevent latex (Type 1) and chemical (Type 4) allergic reactions. Odorless moisturizing technology applied to the glove's internal surface restores damaged skin and protects hands against drying and cracking caused by abrasive soaps and scrubs. Patented technology keeps the cuffs from rolling up and compromising the sterile field.
Derma Prene Ultra HydraSoft "? Ansell "? www.ansell.com
Protect Post-Op Wounds
This latex-free, secondary dressing keeps surgical sites dry so patients can shower or bathe without worry while recovering from surgery. Designed with no tape, straps or pumps for easy use, the knee protector is designed to let patients return to a normal post-op lifestyle as quickly as possible. Available in small, medium and large sizes.
Seal-Tight knee protector ($15) "? Brown Medical "? www.brownmed.com
The Performance of Latex Without the Risk
Designed to provide the comfort, fit and feel of latex gloves, Cardinal's new powder-free ortho glove is made with a synthetic polyisoprene formulation that's structurally identical to natural rubber latex, but without the proteins that can harm those with a known latex sensitivity or allergy. Cardinal says the new glove can be worn alone, on top of its Esteem Blue surgical gloves for double-gloving or as the base layer of double glove protection with the company's Esteem Micro or Esteem SMT powder-free synthetic polyisoprene surgical gloves.
Esteem Ortho powder-free surgical glove "? Cardinal Health "? www.cardinalhealth.com/gloves
Endoscopy Supplies in a Single Kit
Fill the customizable EndoKit with all the supplies you'll need for endoscopy cases. Supplies are wrapped and delivered in the company's padded CinchPad for additional protection. EndoChoice says standardizing essential supplies in its CinchPad meets society guidelines for infection control, simplifies supply ordering, reduces room turnover times and minimizes packaging waste.
EndoKit "? EndoChoice "? www.endochoice.com
Improved Grip, Texture and Control
Two additions to Biogel's non-latex polyisoprene (PI) line are designed to provide extra grip and control. The PI UltraTouch G offers improved sensitivity, a curved finger and a micro-roughened surface, and is typically 15% thinner than the current Biogel PI. The Biogel PI UltraTouch M, meanwhile, features a textured surface with a straight finger. Both designs can be worn alone or with the Biogel PI Indicator Underglove as part of Biogel's Puncture Indication System.
PI Ultratouch G/M Biogel gloves "? Molnlycke Health Care "? www.molnlycke.com
Child-Friendly Masks
Tweety and Sylvester are featured on the outer facing of this new Looney Tunes line of latex-free children's facemasks from Precept Medical. The child-friendly masks help put kids at ease while providing protection that meets the American Society for Testing and Materials' filtration and breathability requirements. Packaged 75 to a box, 10 boxes per case.
Looney Tunes face mask ($130 per case) "? Precept Medical "? www.preceptmed.com
A Green Alternative to Disposable Textiles
SRI Surgical's reusable gowns, towels, surgical drapes and covers, basins and instrument sets are subjected to rigorous quality control inspection before sterilization. They save on costs while also helping to save the environment. The company says its gowns meet or exceed the AAMI PB70 standards for barrier performance and are cost-neutral when compared to disposable gowns.
GreenGown reusable surgical gowns "? SRI Surgical "? www.srisurgical.com
Spot Supplies Easily in This Versatile Cart
The hinged aluminum and tempered glass doors on Stanley InnerSpace's triple-wide cart reveal approximately 65% of the cart's contents so you can quickly identify and grab needed supplies. The interchangeable wire baskets and plastic trays within the cart's internal modular cell system come in popular surgical specialty setups to meet the storage needs of your facility. Optional accessories such as suture modules and pullout Cath Managers for hanging supplies add to the cart's storage efficiencies.
Triple-wide cart "? Stanley InnerSpace "? www.stanleyinnerspace.com