ANTIMICROBIAL ACCESS SITE DRESSING
Tri-State Hospital Supply Corp. announces the availability of Centurion SilverSite. This unique, patented dressing, which has received 510k clearance from the FDA, delivers potent antimicrobial silver safely and directly to catheter insertion sites, reducing bacterial colonization to protect against infection. The dressing is extremely easy to apply-it wraps around catheters to create a zone of inhibition directly at the insertion site. It works instantly without the need to wet the dressing and delivers sustained release of antimicrobial activity for 7 days.
For more information, contact Tri-State Hospital Supply Corp. at 800 248-4058 or http://www.tshsc.com/pages/product.html.
NONINVASIVE TRANSMITTER
Nihon Kohden America has received 510k clearance from the FDA on its new NTX noninvasive telemetry transmitter. The NTX transmitter is capable of monitoring ECG, SpO2, respiration, and noninvasive blood pressure. The NTX transmitter operates in the new protected WMTS frequency band and provides economical operation through the use of three alkaline AA batteries. With the NTX transmitter, hospitals can now safely and effectively monitor higher-acuity patients.
For more information, contact Nihon Kohden America at 800-325-0283 or http://www.nkusa.com.