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Surgical illuminator for small incision procedures

[black small square]LumitexMD introduced a new miniaturized version of its LightMat Surgical Illuminator called MicroBright. MicroBright measures only 1 cm wide with a lit length of 4 cm, making it the ideal solution for improving visualization in smaller incision surgeries.

 

MicroBright is a disposable, single-use device that incorporates LumitexMD's patented LED-based fiber optic technology to provide cool, bright, shadowless light utilizing a 6-layer fiber optic panel that radiates a bright area of light within the surgical cavity.

 

MicroBright's small size is an ideal surgical illuminator for numerous plastic surgery procedures such as nose reconstruction, genioplasty, platysmaplasty, thyroglossal duct cysts, thyroids and parathyroids, cleft palates, face lifts and tonsillectomies, as well as orthopedic procedures including hip revisions and Oxford unicon-dylar partial knee surgery, and virtually any other small-incision procedure requiring additional light.

 

MicroBright features a thin, malleable member that provides minimal retraction and allows the surgeon to shape the MicroBright for optimal positioning. Its edgeless design minimizes tissue trauma while adhesive strips allow it to be easily attached to most retractors. MicroBright comes with a mini light cable connector for connection to a 2.5 mm cable and is supplied in boxes of 5 MicroBright units.

  
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Surgical smoke removal with battery-operated evacuator

[black small square]The LapEvac Surgical Smoke Evacuator from Buffalo Filter is the first battery-operated device that actively removes surgical smoke from the peritoneal cavity, filtering it through ULPA filtration media and activated carbon before placing clean CO2 back into the abdomen.

 

Specifically designed for laparoscopic procedures, this unique device maintains distension by recirculating gas and creating a closed loop system. The simplicity of its design and operation allows for easy setup, function, and disposal at the end of the case. Developed to sustain operation for approximately 4 hours, this sterile product provides added protection against cross-contamination.

 

LapEvac keeps the surgeon's view clear from smoke, minimizes the amount of CO2 gas needed to keep the patient's cavity distended, and also helps reduce the amount of plume byproducts remaining in the patient's cavity.

  
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Warming blankets designed for comfort

[black small square]Snuggle Warm blankets by Smiths Medical are designed for safe patient warming and comfort. The fabric is soft and durable, resisting tears, punctures, and fluids. Air hole perforations are custom-placed to ensure effective heat delivery and reduce the risk of hot spots.

 

Snuggle Warm blankets can be folded or repositioned for quick patient access and conform to the patient's body with no billowing, eliminating the need to tie down or secure the blanket. The radio-translucent material won't interfere with X-rays, and all blankets meet flammability standards NFPA 702 and 16 CFR 1610.

 

Touch-free dispenser for sanitary scrubbing

[black small square]The PURELL Surgical Scrub TFX Touch Free Dispenser from GOJO Industries automatically dispenses PURELL Surgical Scrub formula with nothing for a user to touch. The dispenser holds a large, 1,200 mL sanitary-sealed refill and features a skylight with an extra-large site window, which makes it easy to see when it's time to refill with PURELL Scrub with Moisturizers.

 

With just two applications of 2 mLs of PURELL Surgical Scrub, this nonsticky, fast-drying formula allows for easy gloving and quicker arrival to the OR. The formula doesn't impact the integrity of latex, neoprene, or polyisoprene surgical gloves, and is compatible with chlorhexidine gluconate. OR

  
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