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and low-cost alternative to the current methods for acquiring prostate biopsy tissue through the transrectal and transperineal route.
UK manufacturer Haemoband Surgical – who specialises in the development and supply of colorectal medical devices – will be showcasing their innovative range of band ligation and proctology products. The company’s primary device, the Haemoband- Plus, is the first multi-action, pre-loaded disposable ligator for the treatment of internal haemorrhoids. It was developed by consultant surgeon and company medical director, Essam Ghareeb. The technology has been designed to allow for more accurate application, to reduce treatment times, and all from a single-handed device. At Medica 2022, Haemoband Surgical will also be launching their new HB-SleeveLUX Proctoscope, a single use, self-illuminating and fully disposable proctoscope.
Supporting international innovators, digital health and social care agency Healthcare Innovation Consortium (HIC), will be launching their exciting, new health-focused International Accelerator Programme (IAP), which will be opened for application in October 2022 to support the growth of international technology innovators in the UK. The 12-month structured programme will begin in March 2023 and will take IAP innovators on a journey that includes extensive training and mentoring, a tailored route to the UK market and positioning IAP innovators products and services to succeed.
UK manufacturer JEB Technologies is a leading specialist product development company for the medical device industry who will be showcasing a novel device called CamPROBE (Cambridge Prostate Biopsy Device), a new development that is used to facilitate the acquisition of prostate biopsy tissue through the transperineal route, under local anaesthetic. The device has been developed as a collaborative effort between JEB Technologies, the University of Cambridge and the research and development team at Cambridge University Hospitals and comprises of a stainless- steel cannula and an integrated coaxial introducer needle. The introducer needle provides simultaneous local anaesthetic delivery as the device is advanced through the transperineal route, while the coaxial cannula provides access to the prostate through which the biopsies are taken using an appropriate 18-gauge biopsy needle. CamPROBE only needs a two-body entry puncture point and aims to provide a simple
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Speed Plastics, a specialist in high frequency welding, will once again be at MEDICA to showcase the range of bespoke engineering services they offer healthcare companies. Speed Plastics offers a complete design and development service from concept idea through to the finished commercial product. Expert engineers transform ideas into commercial products that are ready for sale. Based in Chesterfield, the company is a proud partner to a number of UK healthcare companies, working as an extension to their in-house capabilities. The company is experienced in a wide range of manufacturing techniques including ultrasonic welding, CNC machine cutting, tool making, sewing and screen-printing.
Rober, which specialises in the development and manufacture of ‘zero pressure’ technology, will be showcasing their full range of pioneering mattress solutions. Over the last few years, Rober has invested heavily in R&D to develop a complete range of pressure ulcer mattresses that cater for a variety of needs including patients that are immobile, bariatric or have existing pressure injuries. Developed in conjunction with clinicians, the mattresses feature clinically proven technology that prevents pressure injuries from developing. They also have therapeutic properties that promote the healing of established ulcers.
quality, competitively priced products with outstanding customer service. The facility in South West Scotland extends to over 32,000 sq.ft. and is fully certified to industry standards to produce products and components to the medical device sector worldwide. The company’s years of experience in the manufacturing and delivery of bespoke products means they can offer expert advice and flexible contract manufacturing. Nuline Medical offers single use drapes, gowns, draping packs and custom procedure packs to national and international customers. Customers include the NHS, dental, veterinary and contract manufacturers.
Surgitrac Instruments will be attending the show for the fourth time, showcasing its range of top-quality surgical instruments. Surgitrac Instruments’ CE / UKCA marked ophthalmic range is ethically manufactured and complies with international standards. It offers sterile single-use or reusable instruments. Its bulk non-sterile product is ideal for procedure pack companies, requiring private label product. Its surgical instruments are quality guaranteed and are independently tested for bioburden, metallic composition and corrosion.
Also joining ABHI is Nuline Medical. The company was launched in 2017 with a vision to create a medical device company that makes a difference, delivering high
PolyNovo UK – a UK medical devices company specialising in the development of surgical solutions using the patented polymer technology NovoSorb – will be showcasing their revolutionary NovoSorb BTM (Biodegradable Temporising Matrix) technology. The patented NovoSorb polymer technology was developed to fulfil the need for a synthetic biodegradable product that could be safely used in medical devices. NovoSorb polymers have advantageous properties such as biocompatibility and design flexibility. These properties underpin novel medical devices designed to support tissue repair, before they biodegrade in situ into biocompatible by-products via established pathways. Today, NovoSorb BTM is available for use in many countries throughout the world. The company will be launching a new smaller size of the device, which is indicated for diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers, at this year’s MEDICA.
A global manufacturer of therapeutic seating, Seating Matters will be promoting their newest innovation in seating for Critical Care patients. Sydney GoFlat is an innovative lie-flat chair for critical care patients who require hoist or lateral transfers and is helping with early mobilisation and rehabilitation in hospitals around the world. The innovative chair has been designed to enable safe and efficient transfer of critical care patients from lying in bed to a fully seated, clinically optimised position offering care professionals new options in early patient mobilisation. Visitors will also be able to find
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