Welch Allyn and EMIS Join Forces to Improve Data Sharing within Primary Care

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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 the EMIS LV clinical system.
The Welch Allyn CardioPerfect Workstation software integrates diagnostic results from a range of cardiopulmonary devices such as exercising and resting ECG, ambulatory BP, telemedicine and spirometry. The data can now be transferred in to the EMIS LV system allowing it to be reviewed on multiple screens within a primary healthcare practice, providing greater access to electronic patient data. It can also be securely transferred electronically between GPs and 24 hour emergency care¹ eliminating the need for paper copies.
For further information on the Welch Allyn CardioPerfect Workstation or any other Welch Allyn products, please contact T: 0207 365 6780 or visit www.welchallyn.com
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Rigel wheels out new biomed field service kit at AAMI Expo

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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 for electrical safety (Rigel 288), NIBP (Rigel BP-SIM) and SP02  (Rigel OXY-SIM), a battery operated patient simulator, ventilator tester, printer and barcode scanner and asset management software housed within a lightweight, impact and water resistant wheeled Pelican trolley case.
Foam inserts safely hold the instrumentation in place and provide protection during transportation, while the kit can be further customised to meet individual specifications with the inclusion of a laptop, multi-meter, temperature meter and power analyzer.
The kit is suitable for field service engineers requiring a flexible, easy-to-use and accurate solution for testing medical devices for both functionality and electrical safety to manufacturer?s specification or to a number of internationally accepted standards and guidelines such as: IEC 62353, IEC/EN60601-1, VDE 0751-1, AS/NZS 3551, AAMI, NFPA-99, MDA DB 9801-2006 etc.
Traceability is improved with the Rigel 288 as information can be downloaded into Med-eBase ? an easy-to-use asset management software. This enables the user to store and manage test results, email html test certificates to clients and schedule new work orders, which can then be fully uploaded into the Rigel 288?s large onboard memory.
Also on display will be the Rigel 377 high performance electrosurgical analyzer, used to improve the speed and ease of electrical safety testing of electrosurgical devices
The 377 features a range of easy-to-use custom settings, including a variety of test sequences and power distribution curves which make testing faster, easier and more accurate.
Compliant with IEC 60601-2-2, it is capable of checking to within high extremes of accuracy the correct and safe performance of electrosurgical devices during routine, type and production line testing.  A large array of internal resistors, ranging from 10 - 5100O in 10O steps, provide extremely accurate and detail power curves.
More at www.rigelmedical.com or e mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tel. +44 (0) 191 587 8701. Fax. +44 (0) 191 586 0227

New Med-eKit from Rigel

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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 patient simulator, defibrillator analyser, ventilator tester, printer and barcode scanner and asset management software housed within a compact and lightweight wheeled Pelican trolley case. Foam inserts safely hold the instrumentation in place and provide protection during transportation, while the kit can be further customised to meet individual specifications with the inclusion of a laptop, multi-metre, temperature metre and power analyser.
Med-eKit is suitable for field service engineers requiring a flexible, easy-to-use and accurate solution for testing medical devices for both functionality and electrical safety to manufacturer?s specification or to a number of internationally accepted standards and guidelines such as: IEC 62353, IEC/EN60601-1, VDE 0751-1, AS/NZS 3551, AAMI, NFPA-99, MDA DB 9801-2006 etc.
Traceability is improved with the Rigel 288 as information can be downloaded into Med-eBase ? an easy-to-use asset management software. This enables the user to store and manage test results, email html test certificates to clients and schedule new work orders, which can then be fully uploaded into the Rigel 288?s large onboard memory.
The 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 OXY-Sim SP02 is the first hand held simulator of its type featuring pulse volume adjustments, heart rate and manufacturer specific R-curves, combined with large capacity internal memory for the data capture, storage and downloading via Bluetooth of test results for record keeping.
Med-eKit forms part of a comprehensive range of high performance specialist biomedical test equipment supplied by Rigel Medical, part of the Seaward Group. Rigel Medical is based at Bracken Hill, South West Industrial Estate, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2SW.
For more information, including pricing, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call +44 191 5878701.

Important Announcement Concerning SAM Medical Suction Units

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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 to ensure a smooth transition for all new and existing customers. GBUK Healthcare will continue to support all existing Abbey Surgical customer warranty programmes.
GBUK Healthcare customers will be aware that GBUK already supply the MGE range of products but this expansion to the service will allow them to offer an even faster turn-round of orders from a larger stock holding.
GBUK Healthcare offers a complete range of suction products including ?TenderTip? suction catheters, ?Caretip? open suction catheters and the ?Serres? disposable suction liner system ? thus meeting all your suction needs.
MGE are a British engineering company and a leading manufacturer of medical Suction equipment in the UK. This is a result of their quality, reliability and durability proven over the 60 Years supplying suction pumps both in the UK market and the rest of the world.
IMPORTANT From 1st June 2009 if you have previously ordered through Abbey Surgical they will no longer be able to supply you. Instead, please send all orders to:
GBUK Healthcare Blackwood Hall Business Park, North Duffield, Selby, North Yorkshire YO8 5DD
Tel:  01757 288587 Fax: 0845 280 3160 Email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Please note GBUK Healthcare will endeavour to honour any existing price agreements you had and will be pleased to discuss discounts based on commitment, volume and product packages.
Yours faithfully