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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of MEDITECH Founder and Chairman, A. Neil Pappalardo, on January 27, 2026 at the age of 83. After founding the company on August 4, 1969, Mr. Pappalardo remained a guiding force and driving inspiration until his passing, establishing a legacy that spans over five decades.
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The FDA’s MDDT program qualifies select, scientifically validated tools for use in medical device development and evaluation, enabling sponsors to generate reliable, FDA accepted data in clinical investigations.
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SurgiSmoke Solutions is pioneering the future of operating room air safety through its hands-free smoke and bioaerosol capture technology. Our Flamingo Funnel family of devices outperforms traditional smoke evacuation pens – removing nearly twice as much smoke1 – while offering a hands-free, non-obstructive footprint optimized for modern surgical workflows.
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SmokeStop offers simplified surgical smoke evacuation through its innovative two-piece system seamlessly attaching to any OR suction device. The system’s sterile, non-invasive, eco-friendly design enhances safety and efficiency without compromising surgical space.
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The healthcare industry is one of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gasses in the world. In fact, if healthcare were a nation, it would rank fifth globally in CO2 emissions. In the U.S., healthcare activities produce up to 10% of all greenhouse gasses.
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The Olympus surgical smoke portfolio includes the OR-VAC Surgical Smoke Plume Evacuation System and the Telescopic Smoke Evacuation. The OR-VAC Surgical Smoke Plume Evacuation System provides smoke management for physician offices and outpatient surgery centers and features a variable filter life, compact design and three-port filter with filter life tracking capabilities.
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For over 20 years, OR Today has provided perioperative and SPD professionals with up-to-date news and information about their profession. The magazine aims to educate readers about new guidelines, techniques, and equipment, as well as practical information for career building, problem-solving and overall well-being.
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