RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Static Systems says the “hot topic of conversation” at HefmA was its Fusion-IP nurse call system, which enjoyed a successful launch at Arab Health earlier this year.

One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of nurse call systems, the Wandsworth Group, has been at the forefront of healthcare communications technology for over 50 years.

Experts in single use pulp bedpan disposal, Haigh, demonstrated the SOLO and award-winning Panaway models from its Sluicemaster range at the recent Hefma show in Torquay.

Already providing energy services to 85 UK hospitals, Dalkia claims to be the market leader for energy efficiency projects that provide savings on operational costs and reductions in CO2.

With the current financial challenges facing the NHS, supplier of wireless nurse call and warden systems, Aid Call, says 'there has never been a greater need to offer simpler, more cost-effective, and more innovative solutions to ensure the maximum potential is squeezed out of every penny', and to focus on delivering 'better value-for-money'.

BeaconMedaes and Addmaster have combined their expertise to launch 'the next generation' Gem 10 medical gas terminal unit, said to be the UK’s first medical gas terminal unit to offer inherent antimicrobial protection as standard.

Clivet has developed a high efficiency packaged unit, the Zephir2, which provides filtered fresh air while simultaneously extracting energy from the exhaust air. The system ensures that full air renewal and purification are achieved at maximum efficiency.

The latest addition to Bytec Medical’s range of medical carts and display mounting solutions is the new portable DeskStand. With “easy-clean features” for robust infection control, the “robust” desk stand has a standard VESA 75 or 100 mounting adapter, enabling it to hold a variety of display and monitoring equipment, touchscreen PCs, and point-of-care terminals.

Automation and display technology specialist Jayex’s new Web Media M4 multimedia and client call solution incorporates digital displays that will allow healthcare organisations to communicate visually and audibly to staff, visitors, and patients, in prime locations such as receptions, walkways, and waiting areas.

IDC’s new ZB111 wireless-based barcode scanner is designed to provide low-cost inventory management systems (IMS) in healthcare facilities.

Last month’s Ecobuild exhibition saw LG Air Conditioning & Energy Solutions show, for the first time in Europe, its new Multi V III commercial air conditioner for large facilities.

Vernacare’s Tuffie 5 multi-surface sporicidal wipe is now also available in new, lighter flexible packaging designed to reduce packaging waste by 70%, while providing further customer cost savings of up to 30% versus traditional tubs.

Measuring power consumption in a wide variety of locations is now said to be easier and quicker with the launch of k-Wattch, a portable hand-held energy monitor developed as part of the Sinergy range by Marshall-Tufflex Energy Management (MTEM).

Willbeck’s Titan bariatric chair is tested by FIRA to 50 stone (318 kg) capacity, is said to be quick and easy to clean, has fixed or drop arm options, comes with a choice of seat heights, incorporates three coats of antimicrobial wood polish, and is supplied with housekeeping wheels as standard.

Gooding Aluminium, the supplier of aluminium sheets, profiles, and extrusions, has launched a range of aluminium glazing channels known as GA “complete” shuffle and shuffle-less glazing systems, which provide a “one source” system for the framing of 10 mm, 11 mm, and 12 mm thick glass.

Safety footwear and workwear specialist Footsure has won the exclusive distribution rights for Caterpillar in England, Scotland, and Wales –

A “360° virtual booth” which allows site visitors to interact with products, and “an ideas centre” for customer feedback and suggestions for product development, are just two of several new features of Rigel Medical’s dedicated website (www.rigelmedical.com).

Essex-based independent glass processor, toughener, and laminator ESG has secured UK exclusivity to supply ESG Polyvision, which it describes as “the most advanced and largest-sized switchable privacy glass on the market”.

Manufacturer of secure vision panels, Vistamatic, has launched “a design solution” for doors requiring a full-length secure vision panel.

Oldham-based designer and engineer of “clean air” systems Medical Air Technology (MAT), and Ballymenabased designer of, and project manager for, medical facilities MET Healthcare have joined forces to provide “state-of-the art” ultra-clean operating theatres, cleanrooms, aseptic suites, and containment laboratories, across Ireland.