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MicroPort Navibot Receives 510(K) Clearance for SkyWalker

MicroPort Navibot Receives 510(K) Clearance for SkyWalker

MicroPort Navibot has received 510(K) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States for the SkyWalker System, the company’s first robot-assisted platform for orthopedic applications. SkyWalker will initially offer a robotically assisted total knee replacement solution that is compatible with the Evolution Medial-Pivot total knee system.

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Study: Betadine, Silver Colloidal Gel Combo Effectively Eliminates Infection-Causing Bacteria

Study: Betadine, Silver Colloidal Gel Combo Effectively Eliminates Infection-Causing Bacteria

Findings from a new study published in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) suggest that a combination of betadine and silver colloidal gel are more effective than either material alone for inhibiting the growth of common infection-causing bacteria. The findings could help medical professionals better treat and prevent serious infections in large wounds, including burns.

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Instrument Marking: Taping Do’s and Don’ts

Instrument Marking: Taping Do’s and Don’ts

Surgical instrument inventories come in all shapes and sizes, and today’s sterile processing (SP) professionals have the seemingly insurmountable task of knowing thousands of instruments used within their health care organizations on a day-to-day basis. Beyond that, they must sort through hundreds of tangled trays to ensure the right instruments go into the correct instrument set. 

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Owens & Minor Receives Vizient Awards

Owens & Minor Receives Vizient Awards

Owens & Minor, a leading global healthcare solutions company, has received two 2022 Supplier Awards from Vizient, Inc., the nation’s largest member-driven healthcare performance improvement company. In recognition of its exemplary performance and service, Owens...

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