Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp.
Spectrum introduces Gomco Circumcision Clamps to its extensiveline of surgical accessory products. Made in the United States, thesechrome-plated clamps are reusable and can withstand repeated steam sterilizationcycles. Gomco Circumcision Clamps consist of four individual parts, soit is not necessary to purchase an entire clamp when only a part is needed.Spectrum offers a free sizing service whereby customers can send in their Gomcoclamps and Spectrum will size, test and reassemble them.
(800) 444-5644
www.spectrumsurgical.com
Regeneration Technologies, Inc.
Regeneration Technologies, Inc. (RTI) has developed andlaunched the BioCleanse® Tissue Sterilization Process in the United States,which is an FDA-reviewed, automated, pharmaceutical grade chemical sterilizationprocess for musculoskeletal bone. This process is designed to kill or inactivateall classes of conventional pathogens, viruses, microbes, bacteria and fungi. Animportant element of the BioCleanse process is that while it removes unwantedmaterials embedded within the tissue, it maintains the tissues structuralintegrity and compression strength.
(800) 624-7238
www.rtix.com
Nice-Pak/PDI
Sani-Wipe No Rinse Hard Surface Sanitizing Wipes help preventfood-borne illness from cross-contamination of bacteria on hard surfaces. Sani-Wipe kills 99.999 percent of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli (0157:H7)and Shigella boydii in 60 seconds on food contact surfaces. The wipe canalso be used to sanitize non-food contact surfaces. The sanitizing agent is aquat/alcohol solution that maintains a consistent strength of slightly less than200 ppm for a period of two years.
(800) 444-6725
www.nicepak.com
BD VaxiNet
Complete immunization data management platform configurable toany vaccine, disease or outbreak scenario. The BD VaxiNet® platform supports data entry and adverseevent management in remote locations and assists in reaching under-immunizedpopulations and individuals. Digital imaging, annotations and remote expertconsultation and data sharing provide immediate evidence analysis and real-timeresponse capabilities to adverse events. Remote access to immunization data andstatistical reports improves disease surveillance and outbreak containment incase of virulent epidemics and bio-terror scenarios.
(201) 847-5891
www.bd.com/immunization
Regent Medical
Regent Medical expands their Customer-Driven Gloving Solution® portfolio with Biogel® Skinsense® PI. This powder-free, synthetic glove can be worn by itself ordoublegloved over the Biogel Skinsense N Universal glove to function as apuncture indication system for increased barrier protection. Constructed ofpolyisoprene the synthetic material with the same molecular structure asnatural rubber latex Biogel Skinsense PI has a curved finger design for anatural fit with a micro-roughened surface.
(800) 843-8497
www.regentmedical.com
Tronex Healthcare Industries
Tronex Healthcare Industries introduces Synthetic Powder FreeVitamin E Examination Gloves. Tronex Brand Vitamin E gloves are an excellentchoice for individuals considering alternatives to latex in the healthcareindustry. These specially designed gloves contain vitamin E to help protectskin. Latex-free and protein-free, these gloves are manufactured in ISO 9001certified factories, exceed FDA510 (K) requirements and are available in sizessmall, medium, large and extra large.
(800) 833-1181
www.tronexhealthcare.com
Hypoguard Futura® SafetyScalpels
The only line of disposable safety scalpels featuringautomated blade retraction, Futura Safety Scalpels from Hypoguard, Inc. havebeen newly released with improved packaging. The proprietary safety technologyremains unchanged, as the clinician controls the in-use or safety position ofthe blade via a locking inset. One-handed device activation away from the bladeprovides unparalleled tactile feedback, allowing the user to focus on thesurgical site. Color coded for easy identification, multiple blade sizes areavailable.
(800) 818-8877
www.hypoguard.com
Nextteq
Nextteq provides Gastecs Extra Low Range Ethylene OxideDetector Tube No. 163LL. With a minimum detectable limit of 0.05 ppm, Tube No.163LL is designed to provide users with the lowest measuring range available. Inminutes, Tube No. 163LL provides a total measuring range of 0.1-10 ppm, wellwithin the ACGIH Time Weighted Average (TWA) of 1 ppm. Nextteq is Gastecsexclusive U.S. master wholesale distributor. Gastec tubes and pumps aremanufactured by the Gastec Corporation.
(877) 312-2333
www.nextteq.com
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