Product Review

HYGREEN™ HAND HYGIENE SYSTEM WINS 2010 MEDICAL DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD

The HyGreen™ Hand Hygiene System, developed by Xhale Innovations, Inc., of Gainesville, Fla., has won the prestigious 2010 Medical Design Excellence Awards competition that recognizes superior medical product design. HyGreen is a wireless system that doesn’t impede the workflow of busy health care workers. After using alcohol-based sanitizers (soap or gel), a worker places his/her hands under the HyGreen sensor. If the device senses the presence of alcohol, it sends an “all clean” message to a badge worn by the worker. A wireless monitor mounted above each patient’s bed searches for the message—if absent, the badge vibrates, reminding the wearer to wash. All interactions are recorded in real-time.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT www.xhale.com/hygreen

SEW-RIGHT AND TI-KNOT DEVICES IMPROVE LAPAROSCOPIC SUTURING AND KNOT-TYING

Sew-Right SR-5 and Ti-Knot TK-5 are hand instruments for minimally invasive surgery designed to improve suturing procedures. The Sew-Right instrument allows a surgeon to remotely place sutures to approximate soft tissue precisely and with minimal trauma. The Ti-Knot device securely crimps sutures together using a compressible sleeve (titanium knot), and cuts the excess suture tails. These ergonomically designed instruments from LSI Solutions (Rochester, NY) are comfortable in either hand, and are completely operational using only one hand.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT www.lsisolutions.com/tk

MICROLINE SURGICAL AND CAMBRIDGE ENDO ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP

A new partnership for distribution and product development has been created between Microline Surgical (Beverly, Mass.), manufacturer of reposable instruments for minimally invasive surgery, and Cambridge Endo (Framingham, Mass.), producer of single-incision surgery devices. In the collaboration, Microline will serve as a distribution channel for Cambridge Endo’s products, and the two companies will work together on new solutions and products for the laparoscopic market.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT www.microlinesurgical.com and www.cambridgeendo.com

CERVILENZ MEASURES VAGINAL CERVICAL LENGTH TO ASSESS PRETERM LABOR

Research has shown the length of a woman’s cervix is a good indicator of imminent birth. Now clinicians can use CerviLenz® to measure vaginal cervical length objectively to assess preterm birth risk. When a woman presents with preterm labor symptoms, practitioners can evaluate a baseline measurement and monitor change with repeat measurements. CerviLenz is a low-cost, single-use, FDA-cleared medical device from CerviLenz, Inc. (Chagrin Falls, Ohio). OBs, nurse-midwives, and L&D nurses—any medical professional trained to use a speculum—can learn to use CerviLenz quickly and easily.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT www.cervilenz.com

HYGREEN™ HAND HYGIENE SYSTEM WINS 2010 MEDICAL DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD

The HyGreen™ Hand Hygiene System, developed by Xhale Innovations, Inc., of Gainesville, Fla., has won the prestigious 2010 Medical Design Excellence Awards competition that recognizes superior medical product design. HyGreen is a wireless system that doesn’t impede the workflow of busy health care workers. After using alcohol-based sanitizers (soap or gel), a worker places his/her hands under the HyGreen sensor. If the device senses the presence of alcohol, it sends an “all clean” message to a badge worn by the worker. A wireless monitor mounted above each patient’s bed searches for the message—if absent, the badge vibrates, reminding the wearer to wash. All interactions are recorded in real-time.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT www.xhale.com/hygreen

SEW-RIGHT AND TI-KNOT DEVICES IMPROVE LAPAROSCOPIC SUTURING AND KNOT-TYING

Sew-Right SR-5 and Ti-Knot TK-5 are hand instruments for minimally invasive surgery designed to improve suturing procedures. The Sew-Right instrument allows a surgeon to remotely place sutures to approximate soft tissue precisely and with minimal trauma. The Ti-Knot device securely crimps sutures together using a compressible sleeve (titanium knot), and cuts the excess suture tails. These ergonomically designed instruments from LSI Solutions (Rochester, NY) are comfortable in either hand, and are completely operational using only one hand.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT www.lsisolutions.com/tk

MICROLINE SURGICAL AND CAMBRIDGE ENDO ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP

A new partnership for distribution and product development has been created between Microline Surgical (Beverly, Mass.), manufacturer of reposable instruments for minimally invasive surgery, and Cambridge Endo (Framingham, Mass.), producer of single-incision surgery devices. In the collaboration, Microline will serve as a distribution channel for Cambridge Endo’s products, and the two companies will work together on new solutions and products for the laparoscopic market.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT www.microlinesurgical.com and www.cambridgeendo.com

CERVILENZ MEASURES VAGINAL CERVICAL LENGTH TO ASSESS PRETERM LABOR

Research has shown the length of a woman’s cervix is a good indicator of imminent birth. Now clinicians can use CerviLenz® to measure vaginal cervical length objectively to assess preterm birth risk. When a woman presents with preterm labor symptoms, practitioners can evaluate a baseline measurement and monitor change with repeat measurements. CerviLenz is a low-cost, single-use, FDA-cleared medical device from CerviLenz, Inc. (Chagrin Falls, Ohio). OBs, nurse-midwives, and L&D nurses—any medical professional trained to use a speculum—can learn to use CerviLenz quickly and easily.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT www.cervilenz.com

HYGREEN™ HAND HYGIENE SYSTEM WINS 2010 MEDICAL DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD

The HyGreen™ Hand Hygiene System, developed by Xhale Innovations, Inc., of Gainesville, Fla., has won the prestigious 2010 Medical Design Excellence Awards competition that recognizes superior medical product design. HyGreen is a wireless system that doesn’t impede the workflow of busy health care workers. After using alcohol-based sanitizers (soap or gel), a worker places his/her hands under the HyGreen sensor. If the device senses the presence of alcohol, it sends an “all clean” message to a badge worn by the worker. A wireless monitor mounted above each patient’s bed searches for the message—if absent, the badge vibrates, reminding the wearer to wash. All interactions are recorded in real-time.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT www.xhale.com/hygreen

SEW-RIGHT AND TI-KNOT DEVICES IMPROVE LAPAROSCOPIC SUTURING AND KNOT-TYING

Sew-Right SR-5 and Ti-Knot TK-5 are hand instruments for minimally invasive surgery designed to improve suturing procedures. The Sew-Right instrument allows a surgeon to remotely place sutures to approximate soft tissue precisely and with minimal trauma. The Ti-Knot device securely crimps sutures together using a compressible sleeve (titanium knot), and cuts the excess suture tails. These ergonomically designed instruments from LSI Solutions (Rochester, NY) are comfortable in either hand, and are completely operational using only one hand.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT www.lsisolutions.com/tk

MICROLINE SURGICAL AND CAMBRIDGE ENDO ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP

A new partnership for distribution and product development has been created between Microline Surgical (Beverly, Mass.), manufacturer of reposable instruments for minimally invasive surgery, and Cambridge Endo (Framingham, Mass.), producer of single-incision surgery devices. In the collaboration, Microline will serve as a distribution channel for Cambridge Endo’s products, and the two companies will work together on new solutions and products for the laparoscopic market.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT www.microlinesurgical.com and www.cambridgeendo.com

CERVILENZ MEASURES VAGINAL CERVICAL LENGTH TO ASSESS PRETERM LABOR

Research has shown the length of a woman’s cervix is a good indicator of imminent birth. Now clinicians can use CerviLenz® to measure vaginal cervical length objectively to assess preterm birth risk. When a woman presents with preterm labor symptoms, practitioners can evaluate a baseline measurement and monitor change with repeat measurements. CerviLenz is a low-cost, single-use, FDA-cleared medical device from CerviLenz, Inc. (Chagrin Falls, Ohio). OBs, nurse-midwives, and L&D nurses—any medical professional trained to use a speculum—can learn to use CerviLenz quickly and easily.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT www.cervilenz.com

SPECTRASAN 24™ DISINFECTANT IS SAFE FOR HEALTH-CARE SETTINGS

Head off the H1N1 virus, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, and other pathogens with SpectraSan 24™, a new broad-spectrum disinfectant from BioTech Medical LLC. The EPA-registered product is safe for use on hard, nonporous surfaces, including medical equipment, and features 24-hour residual protection. SpectraSan 24 incorporates silver dihydrogen citrate technology to kill germs quickly and effectively. The only registered disinfectant to bear the EPA’s lowest toxicity rating (IV), it was formulated specifically for acute-care hospitals, trauma units, medical offices, outpatient surgery facilities, and other health-care settings. It is odorless, colorless, and disinfects without bleaching.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO www.spectrasan.com.

MICROLINE PENTAX IS NOW MICROLINE SURGICAL, INC.

Microline PENTAX, Inc., a manufacturer of reposable instruments for minimally invasive surgery, has changed its corporate name to Microline Surgical, Inc. The new name is a more accurate representation of the company’s core business and market position, said Dr. Jean-Luc Boulnois, Chairman, President, and CEO of Microline. The company’s product portfolio includes surgical instruments that cut, dissect, grasp, cauterize, and ligate and are suitable for use in all laparoscopic surgical specialties, including ObGyn and Urology. Microline was established in 1987, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of HOYA Corp of Tokyo.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO www.microlinesurgical.com.

LOOKING FOR A SPECIALIZED SERVICE? MDPREFERREDSERVICES.COM CAN HELP

www.MDPreferredServices.com, a new online resource center designed specifically for physicians, provides access to professionals in financial planning, law, real estate, relocation, travel, and insurance. These professionals have been identified by MD Preferred Services and confirmed to maintain high professional service standards. In addition to contact information for these professionals, the resource center also features 32 physician job boards and a daily medical blog. When it comes to finding a service professional who specializes in serving doctors, MD Preferred Services has particular expertise—and physicians “appreciate an organization that has done the research for them,” said Michael O’Malley, CEO of MD Preferred Services. When a professional service provider applies to join one of the networks, his or her application and background are carefully reviewed to ensure a proper fit. One of the fastest growing networks is MD Preferred Financial Advisors, which was launched in June in cooperation with the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors, the country’s leading association of fee-only, fiduciary financial advisors. “We are proud of the work we are doing to help physicians who sacrifice so much personal time in order to better the lives of others,” said O’Malley. “We have created a service to make their lives a little easier and to help them save valuable time that is better spent with their loved ones.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT Benjamin Lewis at (301) 963-7555 or benjamin.lewis@perceptiononline.com.

SPECTRASAN 24™ DISINFECTANT IS SAFE FOR HEALTH-CARE SETTINGS

Head off the H1N1 virus, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, and other pathogens with SpectraSan 24™, a new broad-spectrum disinfectant from BioTech Medical LLC. The EPA-registered product is safe for use on hard, nonporous surfaces, including medical equipment, and features 24-hour residual protection. SpectraSan 24 incorporates silver dihydrogen citrate technology to kill germs quickly and effectively. The only registered disinfectant to bear the EPA’s lowest toxicity rating (IV), it was formulated specifically for acute-care hospitals, trauma units, medical offices, outpatient surgery facilities, and other health-care settings. It is odorless, colorless, and disinfects without bleaching.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO www.spectrasan.com.

MICROLINE PENTAX IS NOW MICROLINE SURGICAL, INC.

Microline PENTAX, Inc., a manufacturer of reposable instruments for minimally invasive surgery, has changed its corporate name to Microline Surgical, Inc. The new name is a more accurate representation of the company’s core business and market position, said Dr. Jean-Luc Boulnois, Chairman, President, and CEO of Microline. The company’s product portfolio includes surgical instruments that cut, dissect, grasp, cauterize, and ligate and are suitable for use in all laparoscopic surgical specialties, including ObGyn and Urology. Microline was established in 1987, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of HOYA Corp of Tokyo.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO www.microlinesurgical.com.

LOOKING FOR A SPECIALIZED SERVICE? MDPREFERREDSERVICES.COM CAN HELP

www.MDPreferredServices.com, a new online resource center designed specifically for physicians, provides access to professionals in financial planning, law, real estate, relocation, travel, and insurance. These professionals have been identified by MD Preferred Services and confirmed to maintain high professional service standards. In addition to contact information for these professionals, the resource center also features 32 physician job boards and a daily medical blog. When it comes to finding a service professional who specializes in serving doctors, MD Preferred Services has particular expertise—and physicians “appreciate an organization that has done the research for them,” said Michael O’Malley, CEO of MD Preferred Services. When a professional service provider applies to join one of the networks, his or her application and background are carefully reviewed to ensure a proper fit. One of the fastest growing networks is MD Preferred Financial Advisors, which was launched in June in cooperation with the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors, the country’s leading association of fee-only, fiduciary financial advisors. “We are proud of the work we are doing to help physicians who sacrifice so much personal time in order to better the lives of others,” said O’Malley. “We have created a service to make their lives a little easier and to help them save valuable time that is better spent with their loved ones.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT Benjamin Lewis at (301) 963-7555 or benjamin.lewis@perceptiononline.com.

SPECTRASAN 24™ DISINFECTANT IS SAFE FOR HEALTH-CARE SETTINGS

Head off the H1N1 virus, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, and other pathogens with SpectraSan 24™, a new broad-spectrum disinfectant from BioTech Medical LLC. The EPA-registered product is safe for use on hard, nonporous surfaces, including medical equipment, and features 24-hour residual protection. SpectraSan 24 incorporates silver dihydrogen citrate technology to kill germs quickly and effectively. The only registered disinfectant to bear the EPA’s lowest toxicity rating (IV), it was formulated specifically for acute-care hospitals, trauma units, medical offices, outpatient surgery facilities, and other health-care settings. It is odorless, colorless, and disinfects without bleaching.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO www.spectrasan.com.

MICROLINE PENTAX IS NOW MICROLINE SURGICAL, INC.

Microline PENTAX, Inc., a manufacturer of reposable instruments for minimally invasive surgery, has changed its corporate name to Microline Surgical, Inc. The new name is a more accurate representation of the company’s core business and market position, said Dr. Jean-Luc Boulnois, Chairman, President, and CEO of Microline. The company’s product portfolio includes surgical instruments that cut, dissect, grasp, cauterize, and ligate and are suitable for use in all laparoscopic surgical specialties, including ObGyn and Urology. Microline was established in 1987, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of HOYA Corp of Tokyo.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO www.microlinesurgical.com.

LOOKING FOR A SPECIALIZED SERVICE? MDPREFERREDSERVICES.COM CAN HELP

www.MDPreferredServices.com, a new online resource center designed specifically for physicians, provides access to professionals in financial planning, law, real estate, relocation, travel, and insurance. These professionals have been identified by MD Preferred Services and confirmed to maintain high professional service standards. In addition to contact information for these professionals, the resource center also features 32 physician job boards and a daily medical blog. When it comes to finding a service professional who specializes in serving doctors, MD Preferred Services has particular expertise—and physicians “appreciate an organization that has done the research for them,” said Michael O’Malley, CEO of MD Preferred Services. When a professional service provider applies to join one of the networks, his or her application and background are carefully reviewed to ensure a proper fit. One of the fastest growing networks is MD Preferred Financial Advisors, which was launched in June in cooperation with the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors, the country’s leading association of fee-only, fiduciary financial advisors. “We are proud of the work we are doing to help physicians who sacrifice so much personal time in order to better the lives of others,” said O’Malley. “We have created a service to make their lives a little easier and to help them save valuable time that is better spent with their loved ones.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT Benjamin Lewis at (301) 963-7555 or benjamin.lewis@perceptiononline.com.