News and Notes

Innovative Medical Products has designed the X-Ray Cassette Holder to hold an X-ray cassette allowing the surgeon to take intra-operative X-rays. The product is for use with IMP’s Universal Lateral Positioner that provides stable, lateral positioning for patients...

Covidien has announced that its Puritan Bennett 980 ventilator has received European Economic Area (EEA) CE Mark approval. The new acute care ventilator from Covidien helps enable patients to breathe more naturally through innovative breath technology. The Puritan...

Megadyne Medical Products has unveiled new E-Z Clean Precision blade electrodes. The design features a smaller blade width than standard electrosurgical tips allowing for reduced power settings and increased control to maneuver in small spaces, with minimal risk of...

Kimberly-Clark and Novation has announced that for the first time in the history of the Kleenex brand, Kimberly-Clark is offering its complete line of hand-hygiene products via an exclusive contract through NOVAPLUS. The new five-year agreement represents the first...

Medline Industries Inc. has announced that it has acquired Professional Hospital Supply and all related facilities to complement its highly successful and fast-growing business. PHS is a privately held distributor of medical and surgical supplies, including sterile...

Using Checklists to Ensure a 24/7 Safer Operating Room Environment by J. Darrel Hicks, BA, REH, CHESP The original checklists used by pilots and co-pilots were developed to make sure that everything was done, and that nothing was overlooked or forgotten – to eliminate...