Quick Scope Reprocessor from Olympus This reprocessor can clean and disinfect 2 flexible endoscopes in just 29 minutes, allowing for quicker turnaround and increased throughput in your facility. Designed to be compatible with Olympus endoscopes, the OER-Pro automatically flushes the endoscope's channels, eliminating a manual step during reprocessing. The system uses Aldahol, a high-level disinfectant with 3.4% glutaraldehyde and 26% isopropanol, and features charcoal filters to reduce your reprocessing staff's exposure to chemical vapors. Keep track of who reprocessed your scopes and when they did with a radiofrequency identification management system that records each scope's serial number, the reprocessing staff member and the time and date of reprocessing. $29,000 to $34,000, www.olympusamerica.com/reprocessing

Ultraview DM3 Dual-Mode Vital Signs Monitor from Spacelabs Healthcare Different perioperative situations call for different monitoring. The Ultraview DM3 enables both continuous and spot-check monitoring of SpO2, pulse rate, non-invasive blood pressure and temperature for adult and pediatric patients. Its continuous monitoring mode offers alarm support and stores up to 72 hours of trends. Its spot-check mode can collect up to 1,000 records from multiple patients for upload to EMR systems while also allowing manual entry of respiration, pain score, patient position, site check and caregiver identification data. Equipped with a color touchscreen display and a bar-code scanner for automated patient identification, its lithium-ion battery features an 8-hour life with a 3- to 4-hour recharge time. www.spacelabshealthcare.com

De Mayo Knee Positioner from Innovative Medical Products The re-engineered De Mayo Knee Positioner is easier for the surgical team to place and manipulate on the OR table than previous versions, says IMP. It's 3 pounds lighter, thanks to a redesigned base that's all 1 piece instead of multiple plates, and a new thumb-screw brake lets the surgeon lock flexion and extension while allowing free rotation of the knee. IMP has also added a bracket on the back of the boot to accommodate the De Mayo Universal Distractor, a new accessory for the positioner that lets the surgeon control the device to distract the femur from the tibia outside the surgical site but within the sterile field. A new sterilizing and storage case for the positioner makes it easier for staff to transport and sterilize. www.impmedical.com

Surgical Hand Restraint/Stabilizer System from LB Medical No more rolled towels or an assistant needed for hand and wrist surgical procedures. This device provides your surgeons with an ergonomic operating platform to position and secure the hand, fingers and wrist for surgery. The device's modular design facilitates the performance of newer minimally invasive and specialized techniques. It's radiolucent for intraoperative imaging, made of surgical-grade components and is autoclavable with an included sterilization tray that also serves as a protective, easily transportable case. $4,500, www.lbmedicalusa.com

Optical Inspection Devices from Healthmark Industries See what you've been missing when it comes to damaged or soiled surgical instruments with professional quality optical inspection tools that the company says are as powerful as they are affordable. Choose from super-sharp magnifying glasses and innovative digital microscopes that can capture images for further investigation and documentation. AAMI ST79 recommends the use of visual aids to improve post-cleaning inspection of instruments. $210, www.hmark.com

Latex-Free Surgical Gloves from Ansell These 3 new Derma Prene synthetic surgical gloves are designed to prevent allergies, reduce irritation, moisturize the skin and enhance comfort. They are free of natural rubber latex proteins, chemical accelerators and powder that can cause dermatitis in the user and post-operative complications for the patient. The line includes:

• IsoTouch Orthopedic, a thicker glove with grip control and ergonomic design for a snug fit;
• IsoTouch HydraSoft, designed to help the skin retain moisture while they're worn; and
• Ultra HydraSoft, with neoprene, which helps the gloves prevent latex allergies (Type I) and chemical allergies (Type II).

All gloves in the Derma Prene line have a patented technology that helps keep the cuffs from rolling up and compromising the sterile field. www.ansell.com