Category: Surgical Instruments & Solutions

Setting the Standard in Minimally Invasive Thoracic Access – the ULTRAVISION CT Surgical Access System

Posted on by Matt Burg

Access to the thoracic space using traditional retractor systems has frequently been associated with significant post-operative pain due to rib and intercostal nerve trauma.

In pursuit of enabling a continued evolution of the thoracic approach, ULTRAVISION CT™ Surgical Access System from TEDAN SURGICAL INNOVATIONS introduces a next-level approach to efficient access to the cardiac anatomy, while helping to minimize rib and intercostal nerve trauma.

With the uniquely-designed ULTRAVISION CT StreamLine™ Blades that conform to the intercostal rib anatomy, to its patented pivoting mechanism increasing the surgical working area while maintaining a small incision and the integrated illumination capability enhancing shadow-free visualization of the surgical field, ULTRAVISION CT Surgical Access System introduces significant technology advancements aimed at reducing post-operative pain associated with thoracotomy access.

To learn more, contact your representative here: Contact Us

To obtain information on pricing and availability, submit a request here: Quote Request

Bringing the Benefits of Single-use to Life

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Single Use Surgical (“SUS”) was established as a direct response to concerns over cleaning practices.

To learn more about the benefits of SUS, watch the video below or download the catalog here:
Single Use Surgical Catalog (2 MB PDF file)

SUS began when local hospitals identified that fine lumen suction tubes used in surgery posed a high risk of patient to patient cross infection due to being too difficult to clean. In collaboration with clinicians Matthew Tulley, the founder of SUS, developed a range of single use suction tubes with the same look, feel and functionality as reusable instruments.

The suction tubes were well received and the SUS customer base grew rapidly. As more hospitals chose to switch to single use, SUS was approached by other surgical departments to provide UK manufactured single use alternatives to difficult-to-clean multi-use instruments.

Innovative solutions were developed for Gynaecology, Laparoscopy, General Surgery and Vascular Surgery. Many of these instruments provide improved ergonomics and functionality, as well as consistent quality and a safe alternative to reusables instruments. Each product is developed to ensure cost and efficiency savings.

To learn more about Single Use Surgical, contact your representative here: Contact Us

To obtain information on pricing and availability of Single Use Surgical products, submit a request here: Quote Request

Republished from Single Use Surgical.

Unique Lighted Retractor System Provides Direct Illumination & Increased Visualization

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Phantom CS™ Side-Loading Lighted Retractor System from TeDan Surgical Innovations provides exposure for ACDF procedures. 

Experience the Difference. Experience Innovation.

The Phantom CS™ Side-Loading Lighted Retractor System from TeDan Surgical Innovations provides exposure for ACDF procedures. Its patented Sure-Lock™ technology ensures that the retractor blades are securely attached. A unique lighting system provides direct illumination and increased visualization while multiple lighted blade lengths and tip options accommodate diverse patient anatomies.

  • Side-loading retractors provide an easy yet secure attachment space for blades
  • TSI’s Sure-Lock™ technology ensures that blades are securely connected to the retractor body
  • Longitudinal side-loading retractor w/ double hinge retractors can be combined to provide four way retraction
  • Retractor blade handles facilitate a quick connection to the retractor bodies
  • The blade handles may be used as a hand held tissue and muscle retractor with any blade
  • A wide variety of cervical retractor blades are radiolucent and ideal for procedures using fluoroscopy
  • TSI’s unique lighted blades provide superior illumination of the surgical sight and eliminate the need for overhead lighting

About TeDan Surgical Innovations (“TSI”)

TSI’s mission is to provide innovative, high-quality surgical access systems designed to optimize exposure and improve the surgeon experience.

Its team develops relationships through timely responses. TSI engages with customers and welcomes suggestions to improve its product offering and efficiency. TSI’s products are made to the highest standard using the finest materials. All of its retractor systems are engineered and made in the USA. Its rigorous quality system ensures that all relevant standards are upheld ensuring product safety and performance.

The Company was founded in 2006 with the goal to innovate and address evolving surgical techniques in spine surgery. Today, TSI manufactures devices for use in spine, neurological, orthopedic and cardiothoracic surgeries. TSI’s instruments are available in the United States and throughout the world.

Contact DB Surgical for more information.

Republished from TeDan Surgical Innovations

Distributors Reduce PPI Supply Chain Costs

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HIDA’s Acute Market Survey of hospital supply chain executives discovered an emerging trend; distributors are successfully helping hospitals reduce costs for physician preference items (PPI). To download the full report, free to HIDA members, go to www.HIDA.org MarketSurveys.

To view the infographic, click here: HIDA_DistributorsReducePPICosts (~100 KB PDF File)

Supply Chain Costs

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Republished from Health Industry Distributors Association.

DB Surgical Expands Exclusive Distribution Agreement with BOSS Instruments, Ltd.

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Coral Springs, FL – March 22, 2017 – DB Surgical, a business specializing in the distribution of surgical instruments and technology, today announced it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with BOSS Instruments, Ltd. that expands on its current coverage of Florida and Alabama, to include much of the state of Georgia.

Under the terms of the agreement, DB Surgical, which has developed into one of the top BOSS distributors in the United States over the last ten years, has been granted exclusive rights to distribute BOSS Instruments complete line of specialty instruments and retractor systems throughout Florida, Alabama and most of Georgia. With the BOSS Instruments portfolio consisting of more than 25,000 patterns of specialty surgical instruments and retractors, it offers an ideal complement to DB Surgical’s other products, such as surgical microscopes, electrosurgical products, equipment drapes and surgical headlights. The combination of surgical solutions from DB Surgical and BOSS Instruments allows DB Surgical to provide customers a complete range of surgical equipment.

About DB Surgical: DB Surgical is dedicated to bringing transformational surgical technologies to hospitals and surgery centers. The company focuses on introducing tools that enable surgeons to advance patient outcomes beyond those available today. Since 1997, DB Surgical has worked with industry-leading surgeons to understand and meet the evolving needs of healthcare providers. The company is based in Coral Springs, FL and has 19 professionals located throughout Florida, Georgia, and Alabama focusing on the Neuro, Spine, ENT, Cardiovascular, Ophthalmic, and Plastic Reconstructive surgical disciplines. In addition to providing cutting-edge technologies, DB Surgical also offers a complete line of specialty surgical products designed to create value within the healthcare supply chain. More information is available at www.DBSurgical.com.

Contact Information:    Phone: 954.340.2727    Fax: 954.340.1221    Email: [email protected]

About BOSS Instruments: BOSS Instruments is a surgical instrument company which concentrates on the manufacture and continual development of specialty lines of instruments in the following areas: Ear, Nose, and Throat, General Surgery, Laparoscopy, Neurosurgery, Obstetric/Gynecology, Ophthalmic, Orthopedic, Plastic, Table Mounted Retractors, Vascular/Cardiovascular, and Bariatric. More information is available at www.BOSSinst.com.

Contact Information:    Phone: 800.210.2677   Fax: 540.832.5515    Email: [email protected]

Learn More About Adherus AutoSpray Dural Sealant From HyperBranch

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Adherus AutoSpray Dural Sealant is a synthetic, absorbable, two-component dural sealant indicated for use in patients who are 13 years of age and older, as an adjunct to standard methods of dural repair, such as sutures, to provide watertight closure during cranial procedures. The Adherus AutoSpray Dural Sealant delivery system is a sterile, single-use, battery operated device with internal system components that provide air flow to aid in the delivery of the dural sealant.

A pivotal clinical study demonstrated that Adherus AutoSpray Dural Sealant is highly effective in maintaining dural closure during the critical phases of dural healing. The key benefits of Adherus AutoSpray Dural Sealant include high burst strength, an extended degradation time and minimal swelling.

The novel Adherus AutoSpray Dural Sealant applicator is easy to setup and can be ready to use in approximately one minute. The applicator enables the user to start and stop as often as required to give complete control of the application.

Clinical Information

 A prospective, randomized, controlled, multicenter pivotal trial was conducted to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Adherus AutoSpray Dural Sealant. The primary endpoint of this study was a composite evaluation of the safety and effectiveness of Adherus AutoSpray Dural Sealant (n=124 subjects) when compared to an active control (n=126 subjects). The endpoint results were based on the number of subjects who were free from intra-operative CSF leakage from dural repair after up to two applications of sealant during the Valsalva maneuver, CSF leak/pseudomeningocele during the 120-day follow-up period and unplanned retreatment of the original surgical site within 120 days post-surgery. The overall success rate for the complete case analysis was 91.2% in the Adherus group compared to 90.6% in the control group. Adherus was found to be non-inferior to the control with the non-inferiority margin of 10% (p = 0.005). In the early post-surgical period when the sealants are expected to function, the overall success rate at the 14-day follow-up on subjects who completed the visit was 99.1% in the Adherus group compared to 95.0% in the control group. In addition, the overall success rate at the 45-day follow-up on subjects who completed the visit was 96.6% in the Adherus group compared to 91.9% in the control group.

There were no unanticipated adverse device effects. Among the subjects treated with Adherus AutoSpray Dural Sealant, there were no device related deep wound infections and no cases of meningitis. The type and rate of adverse events observed in this study are consistent with the complexity of the surgical procedure and the co-morbid condition of the treated subjects.

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Republished from HyperBranch

A Retractor That Offers Remarkable Flexibility

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The DORO LUNA® Brain Retractor System featuring the new
DORO COBRA® Flexible Rotary Arms – a Retractor System that offers remarkable flexibility:

  • Quick and easy set-up.
  • Remarkable flexibility. Can be angled in any desired direction.
  • DORO LUNA® Curve can be positioned parallel to the floor independent of skull clamp position.
  • Stainless steel yet light-weight.
  • Featuring the new DORO COBRA® Flexible Rotary Arms for precision positioning. Easy and smooth movement. Stable after repositioning under tension.
  • Honored with the ‘Freiburg Innovation Prize 2015’.
  • Can also be mounted to the DORO® Skull Clamp Radiolucent.

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Contact DB Surgical for more information.

Republished from Pro Med Instruments

New Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular Instruments

Posted on by Matt Burg

np_inst3Surgical techniques continue to advance, resulting in less pain and quicker recovery for patients. Incisions are smaller and traditional surgical instruments may be difficult to use.

Boss offers over 20 different cardiovascular instruments for Minimally Invasive surgery, as well as retractors to provide access through smaller incisions.

These MIS Needle Holders, Scissors, and Graspers are perfectly balanced and feature a flush port for proper cleaning.

You may view the product literature here.

Republished from Boss Instruments, Ltd