Faster endoscopic stapler reload units
Covidien's Duet TRS reload is a single-use loading unit that's preloaded with a fully integrated tissue reinforcement material. This offers the option of adding tissue reinforcement to endostapling without additional steps. Duet TRS reloads are the only endoscopic staplers that offer fully integrated, synthetic absorbable tissue reinforcement with every firing. Duet TRS is designed to improve hemostasis, pneumostasis, and burst pressure in a variety of endoscopic stapling procedures. The tissue reinforcement material is preloaded and secured with synthetic absorbable sutures to improve OR efficiency and reduce the risk of handling errors. Covidien, 15 Hampshire St., Mansfield, MA 02048. http://www.covidien.com. 508-261-8000.
Labels reduce I.V. line confusion
Medi-Dose/EPS' new line of high-alert line tracing labels help avoid I.V. line confusion and its potentially catastrophic results. A new general high-alert line tracing label has been created for those medications not already covered by the company's existing preprinted ones (which include heparin, epidural, chemo, insulin, oxytocin, magnesium sulfate, paralytic, narcotic, potassium, and I.V. nutrition). In addition, a customizable line tracing label, available for laser or thermal printers, lets nurses and pharmacists create their own formats to meet specific needs. Medi-Dose/EPS, 70 Industrial Drive, Ivyland, PA 18974. http://www.medidose.com. 800-523-8966.
Fast-setting adhesive advances wound closure
Advanced Medical Solutions' LiquiBand topical skin adhesive is indicated for closing topical skin incisions including laparoscopic incisions and trauma-induced lacerations. The adhesive, distributed by Cardinal Health, can be used in areas of low skin tension that are simple, thoroughly cleaned, and have easily approximated edges. LiquiBand combines a fast-setting adhesive with a uniquely designed applicator, resulting in strong and secure skin closure that's easy to use and control, providing excellent cosmetic results. LiquiBand sets in 30 seconds or less, provides microbial barrier protection, and doesn't have to be removed. Cardinal Health, 7000 Cardinal Place, Dublin, OH 43017. http://www.cardinal.com. 800-964-5227.
Disposable trocar self-adjusts, eliminates slippage
Surgiquest's 5-mm AnchorPort disposable trocar offers the only adjustable elastomeric cannula that automatically self-adjusts to the patient's abdominal wall thickness. Each cannula anchors in place to eliminate slippage and provide superior operative maneuverability. The AnchorPort Bladeless Optical Tip Trocar can accommodate a 5-mm scope within the optical tip obturator channel to provide visualization during abdominal entry. It comes in a standard 75-mm length and a long 100-mm length. AnchorPort cannulas are also sold separately for use with the same disposable obturator during a surgical procedure on the same patient when multiple cannulas are needed. The system is also available as a single incision laparoscopy kit. Surgiquest, 12 Cascade Blvd., Suite 2B, Orange, CT 06477. http://www.surgiquest.com. 877-509-3947.