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Single-Use Disposable Laryngoscope Blade
Imagine the convenience of a fully disposable laryngoscope with the quality of a reusable system. That's what the Rusch TruLite from Teleflex promises: a one-piece blade and handle system for single-patient use. This means no worries about the risk of cross-contamination or the cost of maintaining reusable laryngoscopes. The TruLite is made of surgical grade stainless steel with rounded edges and tip. The handle combines a high-grade reinforced plastic with an ergonomic grip to allow for a secure grip during intubation. LED lighting provides strong, focused illumination.
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Ultrasonic Disinfection
The Altapure HJ-30i is a portable nebulizer that eradicates viruses, bacteria, spores and fungi. Altapure delivers a dense cloud of sub-micron droplets. It's capable of turning an average patient room in less than 1 hour with a 100% kill in and around all surfaces, including privacy curtains, says the company. It's lightweight and easy to maneuver, about the size of a small utility cart. Altapure has been successfully piloted in U.S. hospitals this past year, where it has consistently demonstrated its capability to achieve a predictable kill greater than 6-log for bacterial spores, vegetative bacteria and viruses, says the company. Altapure dispenses Altacare, an EPA-approved cold sterilant comprised of 0.88% hydrogen peroxide, 0.36 % acetic acid, 0.18% PAA and 98.58% ultra-pure water.
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Manual Suction Device You Can Count On
Suction-Easy is a simple, safe and effective form of immediate oral suction. A double-valved design allows continuous one-handed operation while the other hand directs the suction tip throughout the patient's oropharynx. A consistent vacuum force is applied with each squeeze of the bulb and the material drawn into the bulb is expelled into a 1,000cc collection bag. The compact design of this single-use disposable item occupies minimal storage space and the easy-to-grip bulb fits all hand sizes.
$29.95 • eminnovations.com

Alcon's "Intelligent" Phaco Platform
Alcon is hailing its Centurion Vision System as the industry's most advanced phacoemulsification technology platform, designed to provide surgeons with superior cataract removal capabilities. The Centurion automatically and continuously adapts to changing conditions within the eye, provides greater anterior chamber stability during each step of the surgery, and places optimized energy technology at the surgeon's fingertips through enhanced fluidic management and surgical precision. It features an improved ergonomic design, a wireless footswitch and an intuitive touchscreen display.
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Catheter Simplifies Barrett's Esophagus Treatment
Endoscopic surgeons and gastroenterologists can shorten their procedure times with Covidien's Barrx Channel RFA Endoscopic Catheter. The Channel RFA device delivers RF technology through the working channel of the endoscope, eliminating the need for multiple endoscope introductions and removals compared to other Barrx catheters. A 7.5mm-wide electrode can easily pass through a 2.8mm-diameter endoscope working channel. Other features and benefits include a transparent ablation electrode for enhanced visualization and a rotatable shaft design that provides additional control and maneuverability.
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Clear Liquid Fasting Made Easy
Patients don't like to comply with pre-op fasting rules, and you're often left wondering what, when and how much they drank before surgery. BevMD hopes to solve those issues with Clearfast, a high-caloric, nutritional pre-op beverage that patients can imbibe up to 2 hours before anesthesia induction (in accordance with the American Society of Anesthesiologists' clear fluid fasting guideline). The drink is packaged in a specific volume that's easily absorbed by the small intestine. It's marketed as an energy-booster that staves off hunger, dehydration and hypoglycemia, while reducing residual gastric volume of acidic fluid. BevMD says patients who consume the drink are more comfortable before surgery, able to recover faster and more satisfied with the overall surgical experience. Labeling on the packaging provides clear instructions for when patients can consume the drink, based on the times of their scheduled procedures.
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