WINDOW SHOPPING Chances are you'll find several products to your liking over the next several pages.

The criteria for making this year's list of cool new products are pretty simple. The product must be a better mousetrap that solves a problem or meets an unmet need in surgery. It must be truly innovative in form, function and design. It must rate high on our coolness index. And it must have been introduced within the past year. Happy window shopping!

— Outpatient Surgery Magazine Editors

Intelligent Instruments

• SMART PUMP The Crossflow Integrated Arthroscopy Pump from Stryker Medical is the product of 6 years of work by a 30-person fluid mechanics team.
  A smarter way to do arthroscopy fluid management. Imagine a pump that "talks" to the shaver to adjust fluidics. The Crossflow Integrated Arthroscopy Pump from Stryker Medical "talks" to the shaver or RF ablation unit to gauge fluid flow and pressure inside the joint. Based on the information, it immediately adjusts suction to stabilize the space. The unit is extremely easy to set up — even inexperienced team members can do it; it features a touchscreen interface and color-coded cassette tubing. It can also store surgeon profiles. Yes, your orthopedic surgeons will be amazed that they no longer need to worry about fluidics.
• INTELLIGENT AIR FLOW This trocar keeps the pressure on, saving time and money.
  The intelligent air flow system automatically stabilizes abdominal pressure. Cut laparoscopic procedure times and save money with the AirSeal iFS laparoscopic access system from Surgiquest. At the center of the system is an intelligent air flow system that automatically stabilizes pneumatic pressure and evacuates smoke. Studies show the system reduces operative times by 15% compared to conventional systems. It also obviates the need for smoke evacuation devices, CO2 warmers and devices to prevent loss of pneumoperitoneum, including colpo-pneumo occluders.
• NO QUIT You'll dramatically increase uptime and efficiency with Stryker's new System 7 power tools.
  Smart power tools. Stryker 7 power tools feature Stryker Operating Room Integration, which notifies Stryker technicians of technical problems immediately and lets them diagnose and fix problems remotely. System 7 tools are powered by Stryker SmartLife Li-Ion batteries, which last close to twice as long as previous models, so you'll have to recharge less often. The batteries are lighter, too, reducing overall instrument weight by 29%. The rotary handpiece is lightweight and powerful, with a significant increase in torque. The sagittal saw is especially quiet.

Soiled Scope Solutions

• EASY ENDOSCOPE CLEANING The Scope Valet automates an unpleasant task.
  An easy way to clean flexible endoscopes. Standardize flexible endoscope reprocessing and get rid of cumbersome, error-prone manual cleaning with the new Scope Valet from Ruhof. Just connect your scope to the Scope Valet and the device flushes, enzyme-cleans and leak-tests your scopes so that they're ready for high-level disinfection. The Scope Valet uses smart technology to perfectly meter the detergent and flush water. It alerts you when detergent is low. It also logs all the data by scope and technician to provide the documentation you need.
• PADDED AND LEAKPROOF The CinchPad helps prevent cross-contamination.
  Transport soiled endoscopes with the CinchPad. Escort soiled endoscopes to the reprocessing area in style with CinchPad from EndoChoice. This padded, leakproof bag protects your facility and your employees from biohazards, protects your endoscope during transport and frees you from washing dirty transport trays. Just spread the CinchPad on a table and place the soiled scope on top; an absorbent pad soaks up any liquid. Cinch the bag, and walk it to the decontamination area. Open the bag and gently lower the scope into the sink.
• BEDSIDE CLEANING IN A TRAY Make flexible endoscope decontamination easier and safer.
  Cool disposable trays from Cygnus. You can ease cross-contamination worries in the endoscopy lab with Oasis single-use container trays from Cygnus Medical. You can clean the scope right in the tray; the reservoir in the middle holds up to 500ml of detergent. Once you've finished, flip the lid to signify that the scope is clean and ready for high-level disinfection. The worker who places the scope in the AED then disposes of the tray in the Oasis Collection Unit. The trays are stackable, nestable, space efficient and made from rigid, 100% recycled paper.

DISPOSABLE DEVICES
Never Reprocess Another Power Tool

INSURGICAL You're always ready with these disposable devices.

If you've ever had to delay or cancel an orthopedic case because the power tool was unsterile, didn't work or was stuck in reprocessing, you will love the new disposable power tools from Insurgical. These cordless, pre-sterilized instruments are lightweight, perform just as well as reusables, eliminate the risk of cross-contamination and are a fraction of the price of reusables. Insurgical offers a 32-oz. oscillating saw, a reamer, reciprocating and sternum saws, and numerous blades, chucks and adapters.

Reposable Laparoscopic Instruments

• MODULAR LAPAROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS Only the business end of these instruments from Pajunk is disposable.
  Save green and be green with this laparoscopy system. Save money and be greener with the Pajunk Advantage Modular Laparoscopic System. The German-made precision scissors, grasping forceps, needleholders, biopsy punches and more are disposable, while the shaft, handle and connecting rods are reusable. A unique double-locking system ensures that the instruments' business ends will not fail. The handles are designed for right- or left-hand use.
• EASY DISASSEMBLY Being able to take these modular forceps completely apart helps ensure proper cleaning and sterilizing.
  Eragon modular forceps from Richard Wolf. These lightweight and versatile instruments boast 3 ergonomic handle designs and 3 sheath lengths — pediatric (260mm), standard (330mm) and bariatric (450mm). The instruments' various handles, sheaths and jaws click together for easy assembly and configuration, and a quick-release button allows for easy disassembly. That versatility means you can switch out damaged portions of the instrument instead of buying a whole new device, or buy 1 set of handles and sheaths that can be configured to meet the needs of numerous surgeons, which limits the number of instruments you'll need on hand.

SURGICAL VIDEO SYSTEM FROM OLYMPUS
Articulating HD 3D Laparoscope

ENDOEYE FLEX 3D An articulating HD 3D video system.

The Endoeye Flex 3D, Olympus's new 10mm laparoscope, incorporates twin visual channels to produce binocular vision, twin light sources to fully illuminate the site, and a "chip on the tip" to deliver a high-quality image. Polarized glasses let you see the 3D effect on a high-definition display. It also has a bendable tip. Dials at your fingertips enable angulation of up to 100 degrees in 4 directions, so you can look behind things while the scope remains stationary.

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ERGONOMIC ARTHROSCOPY
Give Your Orthopedic Surgeons a Hand

STARFISH Makes arthroscopy more ergonomic.

Help orthopedic surgeons improve arthroscopic efficiency with the Starfish from Arthrex. This ingenious, simple, rotational-control device attaches to the proximal end of the arthroscope, letting a surgeon quickly change the direction of view with just the tip of the index finger. This way, the surgeon can continuously use the other hand to manipulate instruments.

Magic Video Boxes

• PLUG AND PLAY This technology from NDS Surgical Imaging makes all instruments compatible with your HD video system.
  Video hookups "just work" with ScaleOR. Connect virtually any piece of equipment to your high-def OR video system with the NDSSi ScaleOR. Say you're bringing an older C-arm, ultrasound or monitor into the OR and its output is DVI-D, 3G-SDI, VGA/RGB/SOG or S-Video/Composite. Just plug it into the ScaleOR and you'll see the image on your HD screen. The ScaleOR lets you adjust factors like RGB gain, brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, zoom and scaling settings. At only 6 inches by 8 inches, the ScaleOR is tiny, too.
• SIGNAL CONVERTER The EasySuite from Image Stream converts any video signal to digital video.
  This surgical video hook-up is a true no-brainer. Step 1: Plug it in. Step 2: There is no Step 2. Setting up your operating room is a snap with EasySuite from Image Stream Medical. Just plug your video devices into the EasyLink wall plates and you're done! EasyLink automatically recognizes the device and converts the signal into the needed format. Adapters automatically standardize all incoming signals from each medical device into a common video format. The system lets you choose which device's signal appears on the display, and also lets you control the surgical lights and the sound system.

AUTOMATED ROOM SURFACE DISINFECTION
Pathogens Have Nowhere to Hide With UV Light

UV STERILIZATION The Xenex whole-room UV disinfection system.

Studies show that only 50% of surfaces in OR suites are disinfected effectively with normal procedures. UV light technology is making a big comeback as more and more facilities add whole-room disinfection systems as another tool to prevent healthcare-associated infections. Whole-room disinfection systems use natural germicidal UVC energy to expose and help reduce pathogens on visible surfaces and in primary shadows. Product entrants include the Xenex Room Disinfection System, TRU-D rapid room disinfection by Philips Healthcare, Altapure's HJ-30i, the Pathogon UV Disinfection System from Steris and Glosair from Advanced Sterilization Products.

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FACE TIME
Monitor the Patient's Face Easily

PRONECAM Help patients face up to surgery.

See the faces of prone patients easily with the ProneCam Monitoring System. The system employs a camera that slides into the front of a disposable face rest, illuminating the eyes and face. The image appears on a 4.3-inch LCD monitor that attaches to the side rail or IV pole. The camera is easily disinfected after each procedure.

Better Ways to Cut and Seal

• MULTIFUNCTIONAL HAND TOOL Thunderbeat combines bipolar and ultrasonic energies so surgeons can simultaneously cut and seal.
  Cut and seal with a single handpiece. Thunderbeat is the only surgical device that combines advanced bipolar and ultrasonic energies into a single multi-functional hand instrument. Available in pistol and in-line handle styles and 4 working lengths, Thunderbeat lets surgeons switch between 2 modalities — simultaneous delivery of advanced bipolar and ultrasonic energies or delivery of advanced bipolar energy only — with easy-to-access push-button controls to simultaneously cut and seal vessels up to and including 7mm in size with minimal thermal spread. Additionally, Olympus says the device boasts the fastest cutting speed, delivers reliable vessel sealing and provides the highest grasping forces at the tip when compared to leading energy instruments.
• SAFE ON SURROUNDING TISSUE ConMed Electrosurgery's Altrus uses precise temperature to control its thermal seal and bladeless cut technology — even in fluid environments.
  Minimize collateral heat damage when sealing vessels. Here's the Altrus Thermal Tissue Fusion System from ConMed, hailed as the next generation in energy-based, vessel-sealing technology. It promises to help your surgeons cut and seal vessels faster, better and more comfortably. A special new technology that controls temperature and fast cycle times helps minimize damage to surrounding tissue. The jaw is designed for easy access and uniform closure. The handle is designed to accommodate hands of any size, from glove sizes 5½ to 8½.
• ARTICULATED JAW The jaw of the Caiman Advanced Energy Device articulates 80 degrees.
  Check out the articulated jaw in this energy device. Make laparoscopic surgery easier, faster, more effective and more economical with the Caiman Advanced Energy Device. The jaw of this cutting and sealing device articulates 80 degrees, making it easier to navigate through challenging anatomy and minimize fatigue. The Caiman also features the longest sealing and cutting length of any device. The tool's balanced jaw compression means only a single seal is needed. Fewer seals equal fewer stapler reloads, saving time and money.

MAKE INTUBATION OBSOLETE
Get Rid of Your Endotracheal Tubes Forever

REVOLUTIONARY LARYNGEAL MASK The LMA Supreme Second Seal from LMA North America works on virtually any patient, no matter the risk factors.

Throw away your endotracheal tubes forever, and avoid the vocal cord damage and soft tissue injuries that have always come with them, with the LMA Supreme Second Seal from LMA North America. The elongated cuff of the Supreme seals both at the oropharynx and at the esophagus, completely isolating the airway from the digestive tract. The Supreme is designed to perfectly fit the anatomy, making placement easy and allowing sealing at very low pressure. An integrated bite block prevents tube damage and obstruction.

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LED SURGICAL HEADLIGHTS
New Models Are Economical and Environmentally Friendly

Your surgeons will see better, be greener and cut costs at the same time with today's new LED headlights.

• Save energy. Today's powerful, solid-state LED light sources deliver twice as much light while using half the energy. Surgeons will see the anatomy in vibrant, vivid detail without the heat normally associated with traditional headlights.
• Eliminate bulb changes. LED lights produce outstanding energy savings and tremendous longevity. Chances are you'll never replace the bulbs — some are rated for 25,000 to as many as 50,000 hours.
• Go portable. Some battery-operated LED portable headlight systems last as long as 18 hours.
• Stay cool. LED lights put out much less heat than halogen.