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Special Prices for EBME from Imotek on Sony Medical Printers
20 April 2013
For a limited period, Imotek International is offering some very special pricing on Sony medical video printers for EBME customers You can save up to £200 on our normal prices Sony UP-25MD A6 Colour Video Printer Our Normal Price: £1500 Special Price: £1300 Sony UP-897MD A6 Black and White Thermal Printer Our Normal Price: £575 Special Price: £495 This special EBME offer is available until 30 June 2013 Quote... (more...)
Mortara Instrument Inc. Announces Launch of ELI280 TouchScreen ElectroCardiograph
9 April 2013
Stirling, UK – March 4th, 2013 - Mortara Instrument, Inc. announced today the worldwide release of its latest resting electrocardiograph, the ELI™ 280. The new ELI 280 combines advanced ECG processing with an intuitive interface, enabling clinician’s optimised efficiency in their acquisition of routine diagnostic ECGs. Featuring a 10-inch tablet-style display with state-of-the-art touch technology, this innovative... (more...)
Welch Allyn - 12th Annual Completing the Picture
8 April 2013
Where: Heritage Motor Museum, Gaydon When: Wednesday 3th July 2013 Save the Date and Register Today! Completing the Picture is an annual educational symposium for biomedical engineering and clinical procurement departments in the UK. The event is designed to increase levels of professional development among engineers and clinical procurement specialists along with improving knowledge and awareness of clinical issues... (more...)
Great savings on Philips SureSigns monitors
17 February 2013
Philips SureSigns patient monitors provide the information you require, in an affordable and easy to use package. Built on our strong heritage and industry leadership in patient monitoring, all Philips SureSigns monitors combine vital measurement and monitoring capabilities with simplicity, convenience and reliability. For a limited period only, all Philips SureSigns patient monitors purchased from NHS Supply Chain... (more...)
Vital Early Signs Monitoring for Neonatal Care
20 January 2013
The G3 pulse oximeter from Goldway providing the perfect, affordable solution for the quick and easy identification of vital sign monitoring in new borns.Trusted Philips SpO2 sensor technology and perfusion indexSpecial neonatal sensor, fits securely with minimal pressureHigh resolution 2.8” display with large numbers and wave form For more information visit www.eschmanncriticalcare.co.uk (more...)
Imotek / Sony medical monitor upgrade offer
11 January 2013
Trade up from CRT to LCD or OLED and save Many theatre and endoscopy systems still use old CRT monitors which are becoming increasingly difficult to maintain and repair due to decreasing availability of spare parts If you are considering the purchase of medical monitors, this is an exceptional opportunity to upgrade to the latest technology and get the best for less As well as saving you money, Imotek will collect... (more...)
EBME Seminar 2013
10 January 2013
EBME Seminar - Wednesday 1st May 2013 The EBME seminar is an independent educational event bringing together healthcare professionals that are responsible for the management of medical equipment. These medical equipment healthcare professionals are involved in areas such as procurement, maintenance, user training, and managing inventories. Thanks to the sponsorship of our exhibitors, this seminar is offered FOC to... (more...)
Eschmann launches new value range
15 November 2012
Eschmann launches new value range Eschmann is pleased to announce the launch of its new Critical Care Division, developing strategic partnerships with global leader Philips Healthcare and its subsidiary Goldway. With more focus on value creation and delivery in the marketplace, Eschmann is partnering with Philips to optimise their range of value-segment products. Its new division Eschmann Critical Care will be... (more...)
Imotek Medical Monitor Upgrade Offer
19 October 2012
Trade up from CRT to LCD or OLED and save Many theatre and endoscopy systems still use old CRT monitors which are becoming increasingly difficult to maintain and repair due to decreasing availability of spare parts If you are considering the purchase of medical monitors, this is an exceptional opportunity to upgrade to the latest technology and get the best for less As well as saving you money, Imotek will collect... (more...)
Philips delivers one-millionth AED
24 September 2012
Press Release Philips continues to improve access to treatment for common cause of death in the US with the delivery of its one-millionth AED Bothell, Wash., U.S. – Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI), a pioneer in developing treatments to combat sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), today announced it will donate the one-millionth HeartStart automated external defibrillator (AED) manufactured to Everett Mountain... (more...)
Welch Allyn: Completing the Picture (Scotland) 2012
24 August 2012
Save the Date and Register Today ! Completing the Picture is an annual educational symposium for medical physics personnel and biomedical engineers. It’s aim is to improve knowledge and awareness of clinical and other issues which affect the industry both today and in the future. The agenda for this year is almost complete and will include presentations about Imaging systems, medical ethics and a hands on session learning... (more...)
Sony Printer Trade in Final Extension – Dig out those old printers now
9 August 2012
Press Release A6 Colour Printer Trade-In Scheme Due to unprecedented demand we have decided to extend this promotion for another 2 months until the end of September 2012 Save when you trade in your old A6 colour video printer for a new Sony UP-25MD Medical Grade Printer Many theatre and endoscopy systems still use old A6 colour video printers which are becoming increasingly difficult to maintain and repair due to decreasing... (more...)
16th National Biomedical & Clinical Engineering Conference
17 July 2012
16th National Biomedical & Clinical Engineering Conference Date: Thursday 18th October, 2012 Venue: The National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham The theme for 2012, 'Biomed Succession & Success - Get Involved!', will be supported by highly topical presentations and once again, the ever popular 'Panel Discussion' is included in the programme. To register go to - www.nationalbiomedconference.co.uk (more...)
Clinical Services Journal is appointed Official Media Partner by EBME.co.uk
31 May 2012
Press Release The Clinical Services Journal - Press release for EBME Website. Following a successful collaboration and coverage of the EBME Conference, The Clinical Services Journal is pleased to have been appointed Official Media Partner by the event organizers. The Clinical Services Journal is published 10 times per year with a wide variety of subjects covered including; Anaesthesia, Intensive Care, Infection Prevention... (more...)
Welch Allyn - Completing the Picture 2012
8 May 2012
This educational symposium is designed to increase levels of professional development among clinical and biomedical engineers and establish a wider knowledge of important clinical issues - Chairperson - Giles Hartley, Technical Services Manager, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - Enquiries - To register for the event or for general enquiries please visit- www.completingthepicture.com - Or Contact - vicki.nicklin@welchallyn.com... (more...)
Sony Printer trade in scheme from Imotek extended
4 April 2012
Press Release A6 Colour Printer Trade-In Scheme NOW EXTENDED UNTIL 30th JUNE 2012 Save when you trade in your old A6 colour video printer for a new Sony UP-25MD Medical Grade Printer Many theatre and endoscopy systems still use old A6 colour video printers which are becoming increasingly difficult to maintain and repair due to decreasing availability of spare parts and for which print packs are no longer available... (more...)
Amalthea Trust - Call for Volunteers
23 March 2012
Press Release Dear Engineers and Healthcare Workers, We are pleased to announce that we have now finalised the modules for the next practical session at Kyambogo University. We are looking to start the training on the week beginning 11th June 2012 and as in the previous training session it will last 8 weeks. The attached file contains further information about the modules that we are looking to cover, but below is... (more...)
Think Pulse Oximetry :: Covidien
11 January 2012
Press Release Think Pulse Oximetry Pulse Oximetry is a non-invasive method of monitoring the percentage of haemoglobin (hb) which is saturated with oxygen (SpO2) PULSE OXIMETRY THE THREE ASSUMPTIONS All pulses are arterial bloodAll Light passes through the vascular bedThere is adequate haemoglobin concentration HOW ARE SpO2 MEASUREMENTS MADE? Sp02 is calculated by measuring the absorption of light Choosing the... (more...)
SonoSite Begins International Shipments Of New Edge Ultrasound System
3 January 2012
Press Release New User Interface, Larger Screen Size and Exceptional Image Quality Engineered with new state-of-the-art technology, the EDGE™ ultrasound system takes point-of- care ultrasound to a whole new level of clinical performance and enables physicians to deliver the highest standard of patient care by driving greater efficiencies and the potential for improved outcomes in the hospital and office. Visualize... (more...)
Introducing the next generation of patient monitor testers
6 December 2011
Press Release ProSim 8: All-in-one simulatorSimulate 8 patient parameters simultaneously (all synchronised) PM in minutes and regulatory complianceNew technologies from low perfusion to RainbowPM auto-sequences and preset patient conditions are programmable ECG/Resp/2*IBP/NIBP/Temp' Cardiac Output/SpO2/RainbowSave test results and download straight to PC via USB or Wireless ProSim 4: Quick- check simulatorGrab... (more...)
Stacking up on healthcare management
24 November 2011
Press Release Stacking up on healthcare management BOC Healthcare has launched a new range of stackable, gas cylinder storage racks to improve gas cylinder management. The steel racks, with plastic moulded trays, are designed to help healthcare providers comply with the cylinder management aspects of HTM 02-01. This states that “smaller cylinders should be stored horizontally on metal racks, suitably protected to prevent... (more...)
Medical First For Sony
23 November 2011
Press Release Medical First For Sony Sony Launches First Ever OLED Medical Monitor Setting new standards in clarity once again, Sony has created the world's first dedicated medical monitor to feature Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) technology: the 24.5 inch PVM-2551MD. The groundbreaking invention of the Sony original OLED panel, together with the newly developed dedicated OLED processor, has raised the standard... (more...)
Philips monitors will help charity heal 1000 children per year
17 November 2011
Philips Healthcare UK has donated two IntelliVue MP5 monitors to Medical Missions for Children (MMFC) - a charity which provides quality surgical and dental services to poor and underprivileged children across the world. MMFC says the monitors will travel on 15-20 missions per year – to often remote areas of the world - to help with surgical repair of children with cleft lip and palate deformities, burn injuries, microtia... (more...)
A6 Colour Printer Trade-In Scheme from IMOTEK
15 November 2011
Press Release A6 Colour Printer Trade-In Scheme Save when you trade in your old A6 colour printer for a new Sony UP-25MD Medical Grade Printer Many theatre and endoscopy systems still use old A6 colour printers which are becoming increasingly difficult to maintain and repair due to decreasing availability of spare parts. The availability of paper for these printers is also diminishing quickly. Based on this, we at... (more...)
50% off job adverts AND the best target audience
10 November 2011
50% off job adverts AND the best target audience Recruiting, through www.ebme.co.uk www.ebme.co.uk is the world's number one Medical Engineering portal, receiving up to 2,189,228 hits per month. With over 6300 members and up to 860 people on line at any one time, advertising your vacancies on www.ebme.co.uk is the ideal way to reach your target audience. For the last 10 years, this website has consistently advertised... (more...)
Saving lives and money - tools to help you succeed
26 October 2011
Press Release Saving lives and money - tools to help you succeed This was the theme of the 15th National Biomedical and Clinical Engineering Conference, where the introduction of the Goldway Patient Monitor series attracted a large amount of attention and interest. Goldway, a Philips company, completes the Philips patient monitors product portfolio and complements the company's leading range of IntelliVue patient... (more...)
Masimo Obtains CE Mark for SEDLine, Launches EEG-Based Brain Function Monitors in European Market
5 September 2011
Press Release Masimo Obtains CE Mark for SEDLine, Launches EEG-Based Brain Function Monitors in European Market European Availability Expands Access to Critical Care Brain Function Platform Livewire (Internal / External / PR) Irvine, California – August 24, 2011 – Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) announced today that it has received CE Mark for its SEDLine brain function monitor—expanding access to and availability of SEDLine's... (more...)
Fed up with trying to fix something that's had its day?
26 August 2011
Press Release Fed up with trying to fix something that's had its day? Then upgrade to the latest Keeler products today. Whether it's your Ophthalmoscope, Otoscope or Indirect Ophthalmoscope or any other Keeler product contact us today to get your brochure and quotation www.keeler.co.uk You will be amazed at the performance you will get by upgrading to the latest product specification Keeler also manufactures... (more...)
Covidien Fleet Sale
12 July 2011
Press Release Covidien Fleet Sale As part of our support to UK Customers a number of new Ventilators were released into a rental fleet to supplement pandemic demand. These high specification ventilators are now available at ex-rental and ex-demonstration prices in a time limited offer*. Available on a "first come, first served basis" and complete with a full 12 Month warranty. Typically offering more than a £7,000... (more...)
Welch Allyn Clinical Engineering Team of the Year
8 July 2011
Press Release A Medical engineering team has won a prestigious Welch Allyn award - simply for listening to their colleagues. The team from Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals won the annual Clinical Engineering Team of the Year Award (CETYA) for its "Listening into Action Initiative (LiA)". The project, which was commended for engaging with every staff member to identify their biggest challenges in carrying... (more...)
Cardiac Services Appointed Master Distributor for the Laerdal Suction Unit
28 June 2011
Press Release Cardiac Services are pleased to announce that Laerdal Medical have appointed Cardiac Services as their master distributor for sales and service for The Laerdal Suction Unit (LSU) If you need an award winning suction unit that is Ready, Willing and Able whenever you are, then look no further than the Laerdal Suction Unit (LSU). New Serres CanisterVery quietSplash proof/rugged designEasy to useReliableOne... (more...)
Data Plastics Medical Launch New Website
26 June 2011
Press ReleaseData Plastics Medical Launch New Website Data Plastics Ltd is pleased to announce its new website launch for Data Plastics Medical. Designed to help differentiate our product offerings and deal directly with enquiries specifically from the bio-medical and medical sectors, the website can be located at www.dataplasticsmedical.co.uk. Joe Reeve, Data Plastics Chairman said “Since the development of our Class... (more...)
New HD Medical Grade Monitor
17 June 2011
Press ReleaseNew HD Medical Grade MonitorSony LMD-2110MD The Cost Effective Solution Available July 2011 from Imotek for £1,165.00 + shipping & vat Offers excellent value for money. 21-inch full-HD LCD panel delivering crisp high-definition images. Medical MDD compliant. Accepts standard analogue and HD inputs A cost-effective replacement for ageing CRT monitors The HD images on the LMD-210MD provide quadruple the... (more...)
Completing the Picture
27 May 2011
Press Release Completing the Picture A free educational symposium, which aims to improve levels of clinical knowledge among biomedical engineers, will be held at the Heritage Motor Centre, Warwickshire, on June 30, 2011. The “Completing the Picture” event, sponsored by an educational grant from Welch Allyn, is now entering its 11th year. To celebrate a decade of “Completing the Picture” all attendees will be entered... (more...)
Volunteer Engineers needed in Africa
25 May 2011
Press Release WANTED: VOLUNTEERS EXPERIENCED ENGINEERS TO TEACH PRACTICAL MAINTENANCE AND PPM AT: KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY, KAMPALA, UGANDA Flights & Accommodation paid + small living allowanceMinimum commitment 1 week, however 2 weeks preferred There is an acute shortage of trained medical engineers in most countries, in Africa most hospitals have large quantities of equipment that does not work - but could work with... (more...)
New Defibrillators from Mindray
25 May 2011
We are pleased to introduce the new BeneHeart D3 and D6 range of Defibrillators from Mindray. BeneHeart D3 and D6 are portable defibrillators offering, manual defibrillation, AED functionality, pacing and, of course, patient monitoring capability. Their bright, high resolution displays present critical patient information clearly in all light conditions. The rugged, compact D6 and D3 are exceptionally easy to use... (more...)
National Association of Medical Device Educators & Trainers
16 May 2011
On the 28th April 2011, the quarterly meeting of the London Region of the National Association Of Medical Devices Educators and Trainers (NAMDET). At this meeting Jacqueline Russell, an NHSLA assessor, introduced an excellent presentation explaining the requirements of the NHS Litigation Authority (NHSLA) risk management standard 2 - competent and capable workforce, standard 7 - Medical Devices Training. This was followed... (more...)
Mindray integrates Covidien's Nellcor™ BIS™ X4 technology
7 April 2011
Mindray integrates Covidiens Nellcor™ BIS™ X4 technology and PULSION's PiCCO Plus and CeVOX technologies into their patient monitoring systems Covidien's Nellcor™ BIS™ X4 technology allows physicians to monitor both hemispheres of the patient's brain simultaneously and in real time, providing highly sophisticated data that enables them to make optimal decisions for safer patient care. BIS X4 technology on Mindray's... (more...)
Medical Engineering in Africa: Request for Volunteers
5 April 2011
Press Release SUMMARY OF MEDICAL ENGINEERING IN AFRICA FORUM: REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERS The Forum was held in the excellent Calcot Manor Hotel Conference Centre courtesy of Richard Ball, Managing Director. Thirty engineers, doctors and representatives from a couple of charities attended. The five speakers gave an insightful and varied view of problems they encountered whilst working in Africa, both from an engineer's... (more...)
New Rigel Medical safety testing website
22 March 2011
Press Release New Rigel Medical safety testing website A 360° virtual booth and an ideas centre where customers can leave feedback and suggestions for product development are just two of several new features of Rigel Medical’s dedicated website www.rigelmedical.com The newly rebranded website has been developed to provide the latest information about Rigel’s range of advanced medical equipment testers, analysers and... (more...)
Mindray are pleased to announce the introduction of the WATO range of Anaesthesia Workstations
9 March 2011
Press Release Mindray are pleased to announce the introduction of the WATO range of Anaesthesia Workstations The WATO Series of anaesthesia workstations are suitable for general anaesthesia on a wide range of patients from neonates to adults From the WATO 20/30 to the WATO 55/65 we offer machines designed for all levels of anaesthesia from induction through to major surgery. Wato systems offer the advanced ventilation... (more...)
New Rigel carry case and back pack solutions
2 March 2011
Press Release A new range of lightweight carry cases and back packs for the easy and convenient transportation of medical device analysers and simulators from site-to-site are available from Rigel Medical. A sling-style, water repellent carry case is available for the Rigel 288 electrical safety analysers and the combination vital sign simulator UNI-SIM. It can be quickly configured to hold several items of test equipment... (more...)
New Miniature Dual Syringe Pumps for Ambulatory Drug Therapy
25 February 2011
Press Release  A new addition to the Crono range of miniature syringe pumps, widely relied upon by the medical industry to deliver ambulatory drug therapy, is the groundbreaking Crono Twin, the first ever portable system to offer two pumps within the same device. Available from Applied Medical Technology (AMT), exclusive supplier to the UK, this development at last answers the demand from clinicians and patients... (more...)
PCT wheels out Med-eKit for efficient electrical safety testing
22 February 2011
Press Release PCT wheels out Med-eKit for efficient electrical safety testing Testing times A North Yorkshire and York PCT service engineer uses Rigel’s trolley case-based Med-eKit for electrical safety testing of medical devices. Service engineers at North Yorkshire and York PCT are using Rigel Medical’s trolley case-based biomed field service kit Med-eKit to undertake electrical safety testing of medical devices... (more...)
Rigel reports successful Arab Health 2011
10 February 2011
Press Release Rigel Medical - ARAB HEALTH 2011 Review Rigel reports successful Arab Health 2011 The new 377 high performance electrosurgical analyser was successfully launched by Rigel Medical at Arab Health 2011, attracting significant interest among visitors looking to find out more about the latest products and the new brand positioning, which is spearheading the company’s growth in the Middle East. The Rigel... (more...)
New Med-eBase software offers enhanced medical device test recording
7 February 2011
Press Release Rigel Medical has launched a new version of its Med-eBase PC software for use with its comprehensive range of medical device testers and advanced simulators. After market feedback, the re-designed Med-eBase V2 includes upgraded features to provide enhanced electronic recording and management of medical device safety testing programmes using vital signs simulators like the SIM range (BP/SP/Uni) among other... (more...)
Radiotherapy Special Interest Group
26 January 2011
Calling all Radiotherapy Technologists, Engineers and Dosimetrists The Radiotherapy Special Interest Group (RTSiG) of the IPEM is organising the first ‘Radiotherapy Technologist Study Day’ later this year. We would like to hear from you any ideas, suggestions, study day topics that you would like us to include, venue suggestions etc. that we will be happy to receive. Please forward your feedback to Asad: Asadulla.Khan@physics.cr.man.ac.uk... (more...)
Rigel vital signs simulator extend capabilities
24 January 2011
Press Release New functions for Rigel vital signs simulator extend capabilities Rigel Medical has upgraded its hand held combination vital sign simulator UNI-SIM http://www.rigelmedical.com/unisim, adding further functions to improve the scope of tests the instrument is able to perform. The UNI-SIM was the first hand held simulator capable of undertaking six synchronised vital signs parameter tests simultaneously:... (more...)
Covidien Adds Even More Value
20 January 2011
Press Release Genius™ 2 Tympanic Thermometer customers can now benefit from even more value-added extras after Covidien announced it will be expanding its current package into the community. Hospital-based customers have benefited from free spare parts and servicing for the last 18 months but as a result of high demand of the market-leading Genius™ 2 Tympanic Thermometer in the community, Covidien have structured a package... (more...)
Rigel launches new products for Middle East at Arab Health 2011
18 January 2011
Press Release Rigel Medical – ARAB HEALTH 2011 Preview Rigel launches new products for Middle East at Arab Health 2011 The new 377 high performance electrosurgical analyser will be one of the new products Rigel Medical (Stand 7G17) will be launching at Arab Health 2011. Also new will be the improved version of the Med-eBase PC software for use with its comprehensive range of medical device testers and advanced simulators.... (more...)
Sony’s High Definition Medical Range from IMOTEK
22 December 2010
Press Release More than ever, medical professionals depend on visual images to improve the quality and cost efficiency of patient care. Now well established in the domestic market, High Definition technology has inevitably migrated into the medical environment. High Definition images provide quadruple the resolution of standard definition, offering surgeons vivid, sharper images. The increased clarity will help... (more...)
VRCT Grandparenting Routes to Close on 31st December 2011
10 December 2010
Press Release At its meeting held on 3rd November 2010 the VRCT Panel agreed to close its Grandparenting routes on 31st December 2011. The reasons for doing so are set out below: The VRCT was formally launched in August 2000. At that time there were no clearly defined national standards of education and training for the Clinical Technologist profession. When the Register was established, the entry requirements were... (more...)
Draeger Medical Introduces PartnerCare
9 December 2010
Press Release Introducing PartnerCare PartnerCare is a new flexible service solution from Dräger Medical which is tailored to suit you. We listened to our Biomedical Engineering customers discussing their needs and as a result PartnerCare was born. We understand that some Trusts would like to service their own medical equipment, with PartnerCare, we offer training and support to give the Biomed the understanding... (more...)
BOC Healthcare to sell Ohio Medical Corporation suction therapy devices in the UK
6 December 2010
Press Release BOC Healthcare has become the exclusive distributor of the Ohio Medical Corporation range of suction therapy devices in the UK. The deal, which accelerates expansion of BOC's healthcare equipment portfolio, positions the company as a total solutions and service provider for suction and therapy (SOT) equipment. It kicks off with BOC Healthcare, part of The Linde Group, launching a new patented technology... (more...)
New Rigel analyser for electrosurgical devices
10 November 2010
Press Release New Rigel analyser for electrosurgical devices Faster and easier testing The speed and ease of electrical safety testing of electrosurgical devices is significantly improved with the new 377 high performance analyser from medical test instrumentation specialists Rigel Medical. The Rigel 377 features a range of easy-to-use custom settings, including a variety of test sequences and power distribution curves... (more...)
The Nihon Kohden Corporation is pleased to announce the opening of their new subsidiary in the UK.
15 October 2010
Press Release The Nihon Kohden Corporation is pleased to announce the opening of their new subsidiary in the UK. Nihon Kohden is a long established manufacturer of high quality and innovative medical products in the fields of Patient Monitoring, Cardiology and Neurology. We have decided to invest in a UK subsidiary so that we can better serve our UK customers and partners. This strategy is in line with similar subsidiaries... (more...)
Introducing PartnerCare from Dräger Medical
14 October 2010
Press Release Introducing PartnerCare PartnerCare is a new flexible service solution from Dräger Medical which is tailored to suit you. We listened to our Biomedical Engineering customers discussing their needs and as a result PartnerCare was born. We understand that some Trusts would like to service their own medical equipment, with PartnerCare, we offer training and support to give the Biomed the understanding... (more...)
Eastwood Park's work-based Medical Technologies Foundation Degree
10 September 2010
Press Release Medical Technologies Foundation Degree - the right time to apply It's time now to beat any likely university fee increases and apply now for Eastwood Park's work-based Medical Technologies Foundation Degree, just in time for the next intake this October. This relatively new degree has been run by Eastwood Park for the last three years, in partnership with Kingston University and in association with... (more...)
Hilditch Group Celebrates 20th Birthday
1 September 2010
Press Release Gloucester Road Trading Estate Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 9JT Tel: 01666 822577 e-mail: sales@hilditchgroup.co.uk www.hilditchgroup.co.uk HILDITCH GROUP LTD CELEBRATES 20TH BIRTHDAY Equipment disposal experts, The Hilditch Group, have just celebrated their 20th Birthday. Founded by husband and wife team, Mike & Nicky Hilditch, to provide an outlet for commercial and industrial equipment, MD... (more...)
Imotek and Sony offer £1000 for your old CRT monitors
22 July 2010
Press Release Imotek & Sony Offer £1,000 for your old CRT Monitors Save £1,000 when you replace your old CRT monitor with a new Sony LCD LMD-2451MD - 24" HD Widescreen Medical LCD Monitor Many theatre and endoscopy systems still use CRT monitors which are becoming increasingly difficult to maintain and repair due to decreasing availability of spare parts. As well as saving you ££££’s, Imotek will collect your... (more...)
Introducing the new NiBP cuff portfolio from Dräger Medical
21 July 2010
Press Release Dräger Medical is pleased to announce the introduction of a new range of NiBP cuffs. There are 9 different sizes of cuffs available to fit all patient arms including longer cuffs for obese patients and a new selection of cuffs for neonates. The cuff sizes have been allocated according to the height of the patient, much the same as clothes sizing and are colour coded for ease of use. The improved... (more...)
Welch Allyn Enhance Customer Support by Appointing New Secondary Care Sales Manager
18 June 2010
Press Release Welch Allyn is pleased to announce the expansion of its secondary care sales force with the appointment of Tony Cartwright, Regional Sales Manager for the South West region. The appointment reflects Welch Allyn’s ongoing commitment to improve customer service and support for secondary care in the UK. Tony has joined Welch Allyn with a broad knowledge of medical technology, which he developed in his ten... (more...)
More choice from QADOS
19 May 2010
Press Release QADOS is pleased to announce new distribution partnerships with BC Group International and GMC to provide greater choice for biomedical test equipment and simulators. These agreements further extend the range of products, services and support the Company offers to the biomedical device testing market in the UK and Ireland. BC Group, based in St Louis, Missouri, USA, has many years of experience in the... (more...)
Medical Equipment Innovation Seminar
12 May 2010
Date : May 20th. 2010 Venue : Wyboston Lakes, Bedfordshire. EBME Associates Ltd (www.ebmeassociates.com) brings together manufacturers, suppliers, and customers with an interest in medical equipment. The directors of the EBME Seminar have over 50 years of experience in the Healthcare Industry. They are passionate about medical equipment, training and educational support services; These are all products and services... (more...)
Hilditch Group Limited Introduce their New Medical Engineer and New Services from their Medical Engineering Department
30 April 2010
Press Release Roger Sanders joins Hilditch Group Limited direct from the Seychelles, where he was Principal Biomedical Engineer in the main hospital in the capital, Victoria. He has been working in the field of Medical Engineering for the past 15 years, mainly servicing and repairing a wide range of medical equipment. Throughout the years he has assimilated experiences in physical assets management, needs assessment... (more...)
2010 Clinical Engineering Team of the Year Award Open for Entry
29 April 2010
Press Release The 2010 Clinical Engineering Team of the Year Award is open for entry. The initiative, sponsored by Welch Allyn was created to recognise the valuable contribution Clinical Engineers make to the healthcare industry. Welch Allyns UK Marketing Manager, Jan McMeekin commented: "The role of clinical engineers in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of patients should not be underestimated. The Clinical... (more...)
Energy Efficient LED Examination Lights improve Patient Experience
17 April 2010
Press Release Energy Efficient LED Examination Lights improve Patient Experience 16th April 2010 – Welch Allyn has today launched a new range of energy efficient examination lights that use LEDs in place of conventional halogen bulbs, to produce a brighter, white light that improves visualisation of the examination area without the long term concern for bulb replacement. The ‘Green Series’ medical examination lights... (more...)
LABORIE’s Spring Sale!
23 March 2010
Press Release LABORIE's Spring Sale!LABORIE has set up a UK facility for Direct Sales, Distribution and Servicing. 3 levels of service contract to suit your requirements. 6 UK service engineers provide a rapid call-out response. Next - day parts delivery from our Bristol hub. Next - day support for service contract customers. Equipment demonstrations available on request. LABORIE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE LIMITED... (more...)
For non-invasive, think Dräger
2 March 2010
Press Release What are the arguments for non-invasive medical technology? Not every syndrome warrants a non-invasive application. However, where medically acceptable, non invasive methods can be an alternative to current invasive therapies. Here are some of the advantages shown by several studies: PATIENT WELLBEING Stays in hospital, in particular, can put many patients and relatives under enormous mental and physical... (more...)
de smit medical - End of Year Sale
23 February 2010
Press Release END OF YEAR SALE! As we are heading towards 31 March 2010, the end of the NHS financial year, get yourselves a bargain! Ex-demo Cubescan BioCon500 Bladder Scanner Fully serviced with 3 months warranty V Model (with pre-scan) £3,000 exc VAT (normal price, £5595) Also the DP2200 Ex-demo @ £2995, reduced from £3995. Excellent for pelvic floor assessment, fully serviced, 3 months warranty, complete... (more...)
Welch Allyn Supports Charity to Provide Critical Aid to Haiti Quake Zone
2 February 2010
Press Release 2nd February 2010 – Welch Allyn has donated stethoscopes, diagnostic sets and blood pressure gauges/cuffs to help the relief effort in Haiti. Through the international aid charity ‘Heart to Heart’, “Ready Relief Boxes” have been packaged together to help health professionals on the ground treat those in the devastated area. “In our efforts to respond to the medical needs of earthquake survivors in Haiti,... (more...)
Drager - What’s new in 2010?
27 January 2010
Press Release New innovations in Emergency Care Oxylog 3000 Plus The Oxylog 3000 Plus is a state-of-the-art transport ventilator that offers Autoflow, ETCO2 and real time data export. It can be used as an invasive and non-invasive ventilator and is the only portable ventilator in our range which offers a disposable paediatric circuit. Now you can confidently provide optimal ventilation therapy for your patients with... (more...)
Introducing the CARESCAPE Monitor B850
21 January 2010
The NEW CARESCAPE Monitor B850 brings together the strong clinical heritage of Datex-Ohmeda’s anaesthesia and Marquette Electronics’ cardiac expertise. It provides customised clinical information displays by care area and clinician preference, while also enabling hospitals to standardise on a monitoring platform throughout the organisation. Developed with thousands of hours of field and in-house testing, the CARESCAPE... (more...)
Medical Equipment Innovation Seminar
18 January 2010
Date : May 20th. 2010 Venue : Wyboston Lakes, Bedfordshire. EBME Associates Ltd (www.ebmeassociates.com) brings together manufacturers, suppliers, and customers with an interest in medical equipment. The directors of the EBME Seminar have over 50 years of experience in the Healthcare Industry. They are passionate about medical equipment, training and educational support services; These are all products and services... (more...)
Minibird Mark 7 respirator Technical Training Course
14 January 2010
We have the opportunity to provide 2 training spaces in the London / South East area to attend a one day service training course on the Carefusion Minibird respirator. Courses are starting in Jan 2010 and cost £700 per person, which may reduce to £500 per person if 6 Technicians or more attend. Please contact Baz Marie at the Lewisham Hospital NHS Trust: M: 07906167474 (anytime) T: 0208 3333347 (Mon – Fri) E: baz.marie@uhl.nhs.uk... (more...)
Press Release from De Smit Medical: Cubescan
16 December 2009
As the approved distributors and service repair centre for the UK and Eire, De Smit Medical Systems Ltd support NHS Trusts with the continued update of the Cubescan bladder scanner. Since its introduction to the UK several years ago, de Smit Medical can advise that the Cubescan V (Bio Con 500) has been further upgraded to Software Version 3.1, following MCube Technology Ltd's continued programme of improvement. Furthermore,... (more...)
Free Phantom Loan Service with the new Palm Bladder Scanner
11 December 2009
Press Release PALM BLADDER SCANNER This new generation bladder scanner is available from MCube Europe Ltd. Technically far superior to anything else; it uses the real-time pre-scan function that was originally conceived by us for pinpoint bladder location. Additionally, its unique on-screen volume accuracy check enables users to eliminate false results. It will be of interest to all financially aware Trusts and Health... (more...)
LifeTec Medical Limited takes over distribution of Nihon Kohden ECG Recorder & Patient Monitoring Products for England & Wales
30 November 2009
Press Release LifeTec Medical Limited (LifeTec) announced today that it has taken over full distribution rights for Nihon Kohden Diagnostic ECG Machines and Patient Monitoring products within England & Wales, with immediate effect. LifeTec is now responsible for all product sales, customer & technical service for the world renowned Nihon Kohden brand, taking over from Artemis Medical. Medilink Services will continue... (more...)
Rapid Response Report - Oxygen Safety in Hospitals
13 November 2009
Press Release As part of our continuous educational drive around Pulse Oximetry, Covidien would like to draw your attention to the new RAPID RESPONSE REPORT (NPSA/2009/RRR006): OXYGEN SAFETY IN HOSPITALS which was recently published by the UK National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA). The primary aim of the NPSA is to "lead and contribute to improved, safe patient care by informing, supporting and influencing organisations... (more...)
Imotek EBME Monitor Trade-In Scheme
12 November 2009
Press Release EBME Monitor Trade-In Scheme Save up to £700 when you trade in your old CRT monitor for a new Sony Flat Screen Medical Monitor Many theatre systems still use CRT monitors which are becoming increasingly difficult to maintain and repair due to decreasing availability of spare parts. Based on this, Imotek is pleased to announce their new monitor trade-in scheme; As well as saving... (more...)
An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Short Course
28 October 2009
Press Release An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Short Course Health Design & Technology Institute (HDTI), Coventry University 7th December 2009 – 11 December 2009 (4.5 days) £450 + VAT This course will provide a grounding in key aspects of anatomy and physiology, in particular:- Anatomy of musculoskeletal system, including all major jointsPhysiology of the cardiovascular system, the neurological system and the... (more...)
Rigel 288 passes the time test at medical supply company.
22 October 2009
Press Release Rigel 288 passes the time test at medical supply company 22nd October 2009 The UK's leading provider of medical supplies and services to primary care has cut by more than three quarters the time taken to test the safety of hundreds of ECG machines by using Rigel Medical 288 electrical safety analysers. Williams Medical Supplies (WMS), based in Rhymney, South Wales, provides medical supplies and services... (more...)
Penlon continues to expand range - three new products shown at AfPP
14 October 2009
Press Release To complement our comprehensive suction and oxygen therapy range, we are pleased to introduce three new products: V7 Portable Suction Unit Does your current portable suction make the grade? The robust and compact V7 has a suction capacity of 30 L/min with a maximum vacuum of (?)630 mmHg. The V7 has AC or AC/DC power options with a wide range of accessories including wall and trolley mounting options.... (more...)
Medical Scales Blitz Days
29 September 2009
Press Release Date: 29/09/09 JPen Medical, the market leader in on-site testing and calibration, is offering Medical Scale Blitz Days to validate all hospital scales in one easy visit. Addressing the feedback from last year's audit of hospital scales by Weights and Measures, the JPen Blitz Day service will guarantee that you stay on top of the annual calibration of scales, without re-directing the hospital's medical... (more...)
Rigel launches an industry first multi parameter vital signs simulator
28 September 2009
Press Release Rigel launches an industry first multi parameter vital signs simulator Major time and cost saving benefits The first hand held, combination vital signs simulator capable of undertaking six synchronised vital signs parameters tests has been launched by Rigel Medical. The new Rigel UniSIM is the only simulator of its type which enables medical device engineers to quickly, easily and accurately undertake... (more...)
Rigel shows industry first at MEDICA 09
16 September 2009
Press Release MEDICA 2009 Rigel shows industry first at MEDICA 09 Lightweight 377 also shows its capabilities Rigel Medical (Hall 11, Stand E39) will be showcasing an industry first at MEDICA 09 - its new hand held, combination vital signs simulator, UniSIM. The company will also be demonstrating a new lightweight electro surgical analyser, the 377. The UniSIM is the only simulator capable of undertaking six synchronised... (more...)
Dräger expands the Infinity Acute Care System
14 September 2009
Press Release New ventilation component: Dräger expands the Infinity Acute Care System With the Dräger Evita Infinity V500, Dräger launched the next component of the Infinity Acute Care System at the Medica trade fair. This patient supply system aims to improve clinical processes and workflows by offering especially powerful individual components for patient monitoring, therapy and information management. The Evita... (more...)
New ventilator joins the Oxylog family
10 September 2009
Press Release The Oxylog 2000 plus is the newest member of the Oxylog family of emergency and transport ventilators. The device is specifically designed for ambulance services and emergency departments, combining volume controlled ventilation with ventilation modes that support patient’s spontaneous breathing. Now as an option, patients can also be ventilated non-invasively. The new device joins the Oxylog 1000 and... (more...)
Williams Medical Supplies wins Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust Service and Maintenance Contract for Medical Scales
28 August 2009
Williams Medical Supplies wins Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust Service and Maintenance Contract for Medical Scales Williams Medical Supplies, the UK's leading provider of medical supplies and services, is pleased to announce that its Medical Services division was been awarded the tender for the maintenance of medical scales for the Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust. The three year contract will cover 850 sets of scales within... (more...)
Rigel 288 passes the test at North Wales hospital
3 August 2009
Press Release A North Wales hospital has significantly cut the time taken to test the safety of thousands of medical devices using Rigel Medical 288 electrical safety analysers. General hospital Glan Clwyd Hospital serves a population of 250,000 and four outlying community hospitals in and around Bodelwyddan, near Rhyl in North Wales. It has approximately 5,000 medical devices currently in use which require electrical... (more...)
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Win Prestigious Clinical Engineering Team of the Year Award
23 July 2009
Press Release 23rd July 2009 – The highly coveted Clinical Engineering Team of the Year Award has this year been presented to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Medical Engineering Services department (MES) for their use of innovative project management to provide an extremely efficient and consolidated service. The Clinical Engineering Team of the Year Award, supported by Welch Allyn, is now in its second... (more...)
FlexiPortTM Cuffs Part of Innovative, Award Winning Project at Luton and Dunstable Hospital
22 July 2009
Press Release 23rd July 2009 – Luton and Dunstable NHS Foundation Trust has launched the UK’s first Patient Admittance Pack to help cut healthcare associated infection rates (HCAI). The Pack recently won the prestigious 2009 Innovation Competition for the East of England NHS in the category of Infection Control. The project was developed by the Clinical Engineering department with support from the Infection Control... (more...)
Welch Allyn - VSM Upgrade promotion
21 July 2009
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Masimo Rad-87® Pulse CO-Oximeter™ Garners Silver 2009 Medical Design Excellence Award
14 July 2009
Press Release Award Honors Product Innovation, Design and Engineering Achievement, End-user Benefit, and Cost-effectiveness in Manufacturing and Healthcare Delivery Livewire (Internal / External / PR) - Irvine, California - July 14, 2009 - Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI), the inventor of Pulse CO-Oximetry™ and Measure-Through Motion and Low-Perfusion pulse oximetry, has received the 2009 Silver Medical Design Excellence Award... (more...)
Rigel Medical launches new SpO2 simulator
13 July 2009
Press Release First hand held device for improved testing Rigel Medical has introduced a new hand held, high performance pulse oximetry simulator for the fast, accurate and efficient testing of SpO2 devices. The lightweight and battery powered Rigel SP-SiM is the first hand held simulator of its type and utilises new technology to eliminate the inconsistencies that can often be associated with testing using traditional... (more...)
Williams Medical Supplies launch Test & Calibration service for hospitals
22 June 2009
Williams Medical Supplies is pleased to announce the launch of its Test & Calibration service for hospitals. Information Our service can support existing hospital engineering departments throughout the UK by providing fully trained and self sufficient bio-medical engineers.With our unrivalled customer service and team of experienced engineers, Williams Medical Supplies is a company you can rely on and trust to support... (more...)
Microscopix working in partnership with the NHS Supply Chain
17 June 2009
Microscopix are extremely pleased to announce their inclusion on the 'Rigid endoscopes and accessories' framework set up and managed by the NHS Supply Chain. We work in partnership to ensure that NHS Trust hospitals receive the highest of quality in both endoscopic product and service at a fixed price. Contract Overview The duration of this contract is fixed for a two year period with the possibility of an extra... (more...)
F2 Medical Device Asset Management System
15 June 2009
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BOC provides more pain relief in Sheffield
7 June 2009
Press Release The introduction of new analgesic delivery systems at the maternity unit of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (STH) has been so successful that it is now being introduced into other areas of the hospital. When the Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G) Unit at STH was replacing its existing delivery systems, it chose BOC’s specially designed demand valves. The performance of the BOC system has... (more...)
Important Announcement Concerning SAM Medical Suction Units
1 June 2009
Press Release Important Announcement Concerning SAM Medical Suction Units UK exclusive distribution agreement Abbey Surgical announces that, with effect from 1st June 2009, they will no longer be distributing the MGE (“SAM”) range and that GBUK Healthcare will be the sole UK distributor for the MGE (“SAM”) range of electric suction machines, filters and spare parts. Abbey Surgical and GBUK Healthcare are working together... (more...)
New Med-eKit from Rigel
28 May 2009
Press Release May 28th, 2009 Rigel Medical has introduced a new trolley case-based biomed field service kit used for the rapid testing of electrical safety and operation of medical devices and equipment used in hospitals, operating theatres and other facilities. Called Med-eKit, the biomed kit features hand-held analysers for electrical safety (Rigel 288), NIBP (Rigel BP-SIM) and SP02 (Rigel OXY-SIM), a battery operated... (more...)
Rigel wheels out new biomed field service kit at AAMI Expo
11 May 2009
Press Release May 11th, 2009 Rigel Medical (Booth 249) will be showcasing its new trolley case-based biomed field service kit Med-eKit at AAMI Expo (June 6-8th, Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD). The Med-eKit is used for the rapid testing of electrical safety and operation of medical devices and equipment used in hospitals, operating theatres and other facilities. The biomed kit features hand-held analysers... (more...)
Welch Allyn and EMIS Join Forces to Improve Data Sharing within Primary Care
5 May 2009
Press Release 5th May 2009: Welch Allyn is proud to announce its status as an EMIS accredited partner, furthering its commitment to interoperability and shared standards. The interface between Welch Allyn, leading manufacturer of frontline medical products and solutions, and EMIS, the UK's leading IT supplier in primary healthcare, enables seamless data exchange between the Welch Allyn CardioPerfect workstation and... (more...)
Prize Competition: EBME / Clinical Engineering Team of the Year 2009
22 April 2009
Press Release Now in its second year, the Clinical Engineering Team of the Year Award, supported by an educational grant from Welch Allyn, aims to recognise the valuable contribution clinical engineers make to the healthcare industry. We are looking for examples of team projects, both small and large, that have made a difference to your department or hospital. This competition is open to all groups of clinical engineers... (more...)
Latest Sony Medical Printer from Imotek
15 April 2009
Press Release Imotek introduces the Sony UP-DR80MD, the smallest A4 dye sublimation printer on the market. Designed specifically for medical applications, including endoscopy, ultrasound and nuclear medicine, the UP-DR80MD offers the high performance needed to support these demanding applications. Most importantly, it carries full MDD certification for safe use in the patient environment. Thanks to USB connectivity,... (more...)
Datascope Patient Monitoring & Mindray
10 April 2009
Press Release Earlier this year Mindray acquired Datascope's Patient Monitoring business with the stated intent of using Datascope sales operations and infrastructures as routes to market for both Mindray and Datascope branded patient monitoring products. This strategy will allow us to build a strong and sustainable business, structured to lend the best long term support to our products for the benefit of our customers... (more...)
Clinical Dynamics Test Equipment
6 April 2009
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Special Offers on Quality Monitoring Accessories
26 March 2009
Special Offers on Quality Monitoring Accessories Valid Until 30th April 2009 SpO2 Sensors – Minimum Order: 5 Pieces For great prices on other compatible brand Sensors and our full range of SpO2 Extension Cables, please visit the E-Shop ECG Monitoring Cables & Lead Wires (Minimum Spend: £200 NET) In additional to our normal low prices, we are offering an extra 10% discount off all ECG Monitoring Cables and Lead... (more...)
Masimo Initiates Full Market Release of First-Ever Noninvasive Continuous Hemoglobin Monitor
24 March 2009
Press Release Masimo Initiates Full Market Release of First-Ever Noninvasive Continuous Hemoglobin Monitor Success in Limited Market Release Hospitals Highlights Early Clinical Benefits and Patient Impact Livewire (Internal / External / PR) - Irvine, California - March 24, 2009 - Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI), the inventor of Pulse CO-Oximetry™ and Measure-Through Motion and Low-Perfusion pulse oximetry, announced today... (more...)
Win an ipod with Welch Allyn - Enter our prize draw
3 March 2009
Press Release For the past seven years Welch Allyn has held Completing the Picture, the annual one-day educational meeting for biomedical engineers in England. To ensure that the 2009 event remains relevant and educational we have put together a short questionnaire for you to fill in and return by email to samantha.brown@hsdcommunicate.com Every reply form will be entered in a prize draw to win an Ipod Nano, terms... (more...)
DASH 2500 OFFER
2 March 2009
Press Release GE Healthcare, Hatfield, Herts. Editor: Emma Ellis, Marketing Dept. Contact: David Britton, Sales manager, General care (07803 1697463) DASH 2500 OFFER GE Healthcare are pleased to announce this very special end of financial year offer to our valued EBME customers. Buy a Dash 2500 monitor with 3 or 5 lead ECG, NIBP, SpO2 and Printer and we’ll include not one but two Carescape V100 NIBP/SpO2 monitors... (more...)
You can now purchase 02 Cells and Flow Sensors directly from GE Healthcare
27 February 2009
Press Release GE Healthcare, Hatfield, Herts. Editor: Emma Ellis, Marketing Dept. Contact: Karina Ridgewell – Product Manager, Supplies & Accessories You can now purchase 02 Cells and Flow Sensors directly from GE Healthcare GE Healthcare has introduced a full range of 02 Cells to suit all types of equipment, from anaesthetic machines to neonatal incubators for all types of manufacturer’s equipment. A range of flow... (more...)
Medical Equipment Testing - Scarborough and North East Yorkshire Health Care NHS Trust.
26 February 2009
Williams Medical Supplies are assisting Scarborough and North Yorkshire Health Care NHS Trust in completing the Test and Calibration of their medical equipment. Information Williams Medical Supplies were recently awarded a 3 month contract with the Scarborough and North Yorkshire Health Care NHS to Test and Calibration medical equipment within the Trust. Our Test and Calibration technicians are working closely with... (more...)
Join the Dash® for Clinical Excellence
25 February 2009
Press Release GE Healthcare, Hatfield, Herts. Editor: Emma Ellis, Marketing Dept. Contact: Anthony McInnes-Willard – Product Manager Monitoring Systems Join the Dash® for Clinical Excellence Trade-up your Eagle monitor and receive a 50% discount on the state of the art Dash 5000. The Dash 5000 monitor offers a high-performance, configured monitoring solution that provides full clinical parameter monitoring—even... (more...)
Hilditch Appointed to Clear Central Manchester Hospitals
23 February 2009
Press Release HILDITCH GROUP OF COMPANIES APPOINTED TO CLEAR CENTRAL MANCHESTER & MANCHESTER CHIDREN’S UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS Central Manchester and Manchester Children’s University Hospitals NHS Trust have appointed the Hilditch Group to manage the clearance of Booth Hall Children’s Hospital, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, St Mary’s Hospital, The Royal Eye Hospital and the old Royal Infirmary Hospital. This massive... (more...)
Protecting against fire risks
23 February 2009
Press Release Flowmeters incorporating the patented FireSafe fire-check nozzle are now available in the UK exclusively from BOC. The FireSafe flowmeters are the first in the country to satisfy the requirements of the Fire Safety Health Technical Memorandum released in August. HTM 05-03 Part A references an 'in-line oxygen arrester' as an effective measure in lowering the risk of fire where oxygen therapy is supplied... (more...)
New Rigel field service kit cuts medical device testing times
13 February 2009
Press Release Service engineers can reduce the time taken to test the electrical safety and operation of a wide range of medical devices and equipment used in hospitals, operating theatres and other facilities using a field service kit now available from Rigel Medical. The comprehensive kit featuring the Rigel 288 is suitable for engineers requiring a flexible, easy-to-use and accurate solution for testing devices... (more...)
New Production Line Tester for Medical Electronics
11 February 2009
Press Release Comprehensive 60601 testing Electronic medical equipment manufacturers can take advantage of a new test unit from Clare Instruments, which improves the electrical safety and compliance testing of equipment in accordance with the 60601 set of standards. SafeMedic enables manufacturers to undertake the electrical testing of a wide range of Class I and Class II powered medical equipment in their own test... (more...)
ECG Recorder Trade-In Offer
4 February 2009
Press Release GE Healthcare, Hatfield, Herts. Editor: Emma Ellis, Marketing Dept. Contact: Chris Hughes-Jones, Product Manager, Cardiology ECG RECORDER TRADE IN OFFER GE Healthcare have launched a trade-in offer for old multi-vendor ECG Recorders for a new highly specified MAC 1600 ECG System – promotion called “in with the new”. The recently released MAC 1600 boasts a host of high-end features such as Marquette... (more...)
LIFEPAK 15® - The New Standard
23 January 2009
Press Release Building on a Proud Legacy – the pioneer in portable defibrillation and monitoring technology, Physio-Control continues to define the standard for cardiac emergency care equipment. Our LIFEPAK® devices have been carried to the top of Mount Everest and launched into orbit on the International Space Station – More than half a million devices are in use today Worldwide. Physio-Control have set the standards... (more...)
Upgrade with Imotek and Save Over 15%
20 January 2009
Press ReleaseUpgrade with Imotek and Save Over 15% The transition to LCD monitor technology in the medical market has been steadily rising, with the adoption of flat panel LCD monitors increasing, as demand for traditional CRT models declines. Based on this, Imotek is pleased to announce their winter offer on Sony's medical LCD monitors. The LMD-1950MD (19Inch) and the LMD-2450MD (24Inch) high definition monitors have... (more...)
New Rigel medical safety testing products’ brochure
3 December 2008
Press Release Rigel Medical has produced a new A4 colour brochure providing details of its extensive range of advanced medical safety testing instruments and accessories. The ‘Helping to Keep the Medical Industries Safe’ brochure provides details of the Rigel electrical safety analysers’ 266 Plus, 277 Plus and the Bluetooth compatible 288. There’s a section on the benefits of the new generation of flexible, highly... (more...)
Genius™ 2 Checker/ Calibrator
28 November 2008
Press Release The Covidien thermometry division will launch their new Genius™ 2 checker/calibrator in the first quarter of 2009. The new checker/calibrator is designed to work with all Genius™ 2 thermometers and contains two independently controlled infrared calibration targets. Similar to the current Field Checker the new calibrator is a portable unit with displays in 16 languages, and a USB port to generate and... (more...)
Dinamap Tour Continues
23 November 2008
Press Release Nick Nicholson, our senior Dinamap Service Specialist, continues to deliver technical training to biomeds through out the UK. The Dinamap Tour has trained over 200 technicians - you supply the meeting room and we bring the training to you. The tour is designed as a thank you to our loyal customer base and is delivered free of charge. Upcoming dates are listed below, and although most places are now filled... (more...)
Rigel electrical safety analysers put to the test at Siemens
6 November 2008
Press Release Leading healthcare equipment manufacturer Siemens Healthcare has equipped its nationwide team of mobile service engineers with 100 new Rigel Medical 288 electrical safety analysers. The move will significantly reduce the time it takes for engineers to carry out electrical safety checks on Siemens MR, CT, nuclear, PET, ultrasound and radiotherapy equipment at hospitals and other medical facilities in the... (more...)
Welch Allyn Helps to Improve Patient Care in Harrow PCT
21 October 2008
Press Release Technology that enables fast and accurate diagnosis of heart problems has dramatically improved the service that Harrow Primary Care Trust (PCT) is able to provide for its patients. The CardioPerfect™ workstation, developed by Welch Allyn, global manufacturer of frontline medical products and solutions, allows patients with symptoms of heart problems, to receive a full electrocardiogram (ECG) analysis... (more...)
End of Summer 2008 Sale
20 October 2008
Press Release Henleys Medical are proud to announce their "End of Summer 2008 Sale" Prices valid until 31/12/08 or whilst stocks last. All prices are subject to VAT and our usual carriage terms apply For a full list of prices please click here. To order call Henleys Medical Supplies on 01707 385226. (more...)
75% of all Acute Hospitals now use Hilditch Auctions
14 October 2008
Press Release Over 75% of all Acute Hospital Trusts in the UK now use Hilditch Medical Ltd to sell their surplus equipment. Hilditch Auctions first identified the market for redundant healthcare equipment 18 years ago. At that time most equipment was thrown away, regardless of condition. This represented a terrible loss, not just in revenue to the hospitals, but in equipment that was badly needed in developing countries... (more...)
Amalthea Trust
13 October 2008
Press ReleaseAMALTHEA TRUST The Amalthea Trust, a new charity established to train medical engineers in Africa, has donated a new Rigel 266 safety tester to the Mbarara Hospital in Northern Uganda. The Ugandan hospital has been assisted over the years by professional staff from the Bristol Royal Infirmary. Peter Smithson, Head of Medical Engineering at the BRI, and his colleagues have been assisting the fledgling medical... (more...)
BOC Medical appointed exclusive distributor of Carnét®
15 September 2008
Press Release BOC Medical, a member of The Linde Group, is to become the exclusive distributor of BPR Medical Ltd (BPR)’s innovative Carnét® range of oxygen and suction therapy equipment in the UK and Ireland. BPR design and manufacture products that are leaders in their class and provide unrivalled quality and reliability. BOC has supported BPR for many years by endorsing the Carnét® Demand Valve for Entonox. Undertaking... (more...)
Electrical Safety Testing at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth
10 September 2008
Press Release Williams Medical Supplies completes Electrical Safety Testing at Derriford Hospital. Information Williams Medical Supplies completed Electrical Safety Testing on the majority of medical equipment at Derriford hospital. All testing was completed in accordance with IEC-60601. Three Technicians from Williams Medical Supplies' Test & Calibration team spent six weeks at the hospital completing scheduled... (more...)
Rigel Launches An Industry First - NIBP Simulator
2 September 2008
Press Release Rigel Medical has introduced a new hand held non invasive blood pressure simulator for the fast and accurate testing of all types of NIBP monitors. The new lightweight and battery-powered Rigel BP-Sim utilises patented technology to simulate a wide range of blood pressures to verify the accuracy and safe operation of all leading NIBP monitors currently used in healthcare and medical facilities. The new... (more...)
Completing the Picture - 17-09-08 - Scotland
21 August 2008
Press Release Register Now for Scotland’s Exclusive ‘Completing the Picture’ Meeting for Clinical and Biomedical Engineers 4th Annual Educational Symposium Wednesday 17th September 2008, The Westerwood Hotel, Cumbernauld ‘Completing the Picture’, once again comes to Scotland on Wednesday 17th September at The Westerwood Hotel, Cumbernauld. This one-day educational meeting is designed to help increase levels of clinical... (more...)
Rigel 288 put to the test at Hitachi
12 August 2008
Press Release Leading healthcare equipment manufacturer Hitachi Medical Systems UK Ltd has specified Rigel Medical 288 analysers to reduce the time it takes for engineers to test the electrical safety of its ultra sound scanners in service in the UK. The new hand held, battery operated Rigel 288 replaces a small fleet of bulky testing devices that engineers had previously been using, which were awkward and cumbersome... (more...)
Guidance on BS EN 62353 in free Rigel booklet
11 August 2008
Press Release Electro medical test instrumentation specialist Rigel Medical free A5 guide explains the requirements of the new BS EN 62353 electrical safety testing requirements. The original IEC 62353 international test standard is now out as a BS standard and Rigel’s ‘IEC 62353 Medical Electrical Equipment - recurrent test and test after repair of medical electrical equipment’ explains what’s required to ensure the... (more...)
Welch Allyn Appoints Two New Thermometry Specialists
18 July 2008
Press Release Welch Allyn Appoints Two New Thermometry Specialists Welch Allyn, a leading global manufacturer of frontline medical products and solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lorraine Hewlett and Phil Wilkinson as thermometry specialists to ensure professional knowledge and training is provided to every Welch Allyn customer. Lorraine is responsible for the North of the UK which includes Scotland... (more...)
PASA Endorses Welch Allyn Blood Pressure Monitors
7 July 2008
Press Release Spot Vital Signs Range Independently Rated as Excellent Welch Allyn’s commitment to excellence and superior performance of its products has been independently recommended by the UK’s leading authority – PASA (Purchasing and Supply Agency). PASA has recognised the need to provide vital guidance in the increasingly confusing choice of non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP) monitors. With a comprehensive shift... (more...)
Bedford Hospital Win Prestigious ‘Clinical Engineering Team of the Year Award’
30 June 2008
Press Release The EBME department at Bedford Hospital have scooped the UK’s first Clinical Engineering Team of the Year Award for outstanding progress within their department. Their winning entry outlined their successful ‘turnaround process’ and clearly showed the benefits of a programme of cost effective improvement projects for the maintenance of medical equipment for their NHS Trust. The project initiated an... (more...)
New Blood Pressure Cuffs.
27 June 2008
Press Release In addition to their already extensive assortment of one-piece reusable and disposable blood pressure cuffs, Henleys Medical now have a new range of super-soft two-piece cuffs. These new comfortable, stain-resistant, latex and PVC free cuffs are available with single and double tube and are supplied with Velcro type fastenings. Sized from infant to adult thigh, connectors are available for any type... (more...)
Rigel 288 put to the test at Hitachi
16 June 2008
Press Release Leading healthcare equipment manufacturer Hitachi Medical Systems UK Ltd has specified Rigel Medical 288 analysers to reduce the time it takes for engineers to test the electrical safety of its ultra sound scanners in service in the UK. The new hand held, battery operated Rigel 288 replaces a small fleet of bulky testing devices that engineers had previously been using, which were awkward and cumbersome... (more...)
Colin launch at Silverstone... free tickets!
9 June 2008
Silverstone Circuit 24th June, you are invited to the launch of the Colin range, incorporating Blood pressure, SpO2, Temperature and Pulse with the option of adding a printer they are available as spot check devices or monitors. The devices will be presented to you on the day along with the opportunity to meet staff from Omron and Proact Medical and of course the opportunity to view the F1 teams testing on the circuit.... (more...)