New Products and Industry News

Skin care product line expanded

   Span-America (Greenville, SC) announced a new addition to its Selan® family of skin care products. New Selan+ Herbal is a zinc oxide barrier cream enhanced with tea tree oil, a safe natural plant extract that is native to Australia. Tea tree oil has been used effectively for decades. Its use in a barrier cream makes the product an ideal option for holistic approaches and treatments for diaper rash and other rashes due to moisture, Stage I pressure ulcers, amputee tissue trauma, and the itch associated with end stage renal disease. The cream is petrolatum-free and will not clog diaper pores or interfere with diaper absorption and is available in 4-oz tubes.

  For more information, call (800) 888-6752, or email info@spanamerica.com.

New personal cleansing product warmers eliminate guesswork

   Sage Products (Cary, Ill.) introduced completely redesigned electric warming units for easy, consistent preparation of their prepackaged, disposable patient cleansing products. Comfort Personal Cleansing® Warmers are the first to automatically display the individual warming status of every product inside, eliminating confusion and guesswork for clinicians. Each product is warmed to a consistent, reliable temperature. Meanwhile, lighted indicators automatically show which products are ready for use and which ones are not. The new units also promote efficient, first-in/first-out stock rotation. If a product has been in the warmer for an extended period of time, its flashing green “Take First” indicator lights up instead.

   The warmers are available in 14- and 28-count units. The units are front-loading, and see-through doors make it easy to check stock and warming status even from a distance.

   For more information, call (800) 323-2220, or visit www.sageproducts.com. 

Suspension pad training on CD/video

   DM Systems (Evanston, Ill.) has made available on CD-ROM and VHS video a comprehensive training and application program for its Heelift® Suspension Boot and new Elbowlift™ Suspension Pad. Both electronic formats include recent case studies, as well as demonstrations of the features and proper application of the products.

   Free copies are available by contacting the company at (800) 254-5438 or at www.dmsystems.com.

Emollient cream treats dermatoses

   Healthpoint (Forth Worth, Tex.) announced that Cloderm Cream, 0.1% (clocortolone pivalate), a mid-potency steroid, is available for the treatment of inflammation and pruritus associated with dermatoses. The emollient cream formulation combines rapid onset of action with a profile of safety and patient tolerability.

    The cream is available in 15-g and 45-g tubes.

    For more information, call (800) 441-8227. 

New bariatric low-air-loss mattress will hold up to 1,000 lb

   Mason Medical Products (Glendale, NY) introduced the LS9000B Bariatric Low-Air-Loss Mattress replacement system. The new system features a weight capacity of 1,000 lb, along with 10 air-flow settings, audio and visual low pressure/power fail alarms, a lockout mode to prohibit patient adjustments if necessary, a 2" foam base in case of power failure or CPR, and a removable non-shear, antibacterial cover.

   The mattress is available in 39", 42", 48", 54", and 60" and comes with a 15-month warranty.

   For additional information, call (800) 233-4454, x76. 

Hydrophilic catheter makes intermittent cathing easier

  Rochester Medical Corporation (Stewartville, Minn.) introduced Hydrophilic Personal Catheter®. Packaged in its own sterile water, the latex-free, PVC-free catheter is easy on delicate urethral tissues while its packaging makes it easy to prep and sterilize. The silicone construction provides enough firmness for comfortable catheter movement, and its gentle handling characteristics minimize trauma. The hydrophilic coating creates a cushion of water over the surface, offering friction-free insertion and removal without messy lubricants. A seamless tapered tip and four, comfort-sized drainage eyes also help the catheter move smoothly. The all-silicone construction is free from allergen, toxin, or disposal concerns associated with other products.

   The catheter is available in male (16"), female (6"), and pediatric (10") lengths in diameters ranging from 10 French through 18 French (male and female) and 8 French through 10 French (pediatric). Most state Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance companies will cover the catheter.

   For additional information, call (800) 243-3315 or email info@rocm.com.

Anesthetic spray eases pain of minor procedures

    Gebauer Company (Cleveland, Ohio) offers Ethyl Chloride® Pain Ease®, a topical skin refrigerant for use before minor surgical procedures, injections, venipuncture, and IVs. The clinician sprays for 4 to 10 seconds as directed to anesthetize the affected area, then swabs the target area with an antiseptic immediately before the procedure.

   The product is available in cans in either mist or stream application.

   For more information, visit www.gebauerco.com or call (800) 321-9348.

Compressive bra enhances recovery

   Bellisse™ (Burlington, Vt.) introduced its new Compression Comfort™ Bra to deal with the symptoms caused by lymphedema and other post-surgical issues. By providing gentle compression in the breast and chest area, quality of life is improved for women who have undergone breast cancer and surgery. The product features equally comfortable support for breasts and prostheses; soft, comfortable fabrics inside and out to reduce chafing and rubbing; wider, adjustable padded straps; a longer silhouette to be nonrestrictive to lymphatic drainage channels of the trunk; adjustable front and back closures; and an attractive shape that can be worn comfortably and inobtrusively under clothing.

   For more information, call (877) 273-1683. 

Ostomy support belt helps patients with active lifestyle

   The Celebration, Inc. (Worthington, Mass.) says its ostomy support belt is not for all ostomates - only those who lead an active life and want security and comfort. The belt offers peristomal support, reduces the possibility of leakage around the wafer, supports the weight of the pouch when filling, eliminates the pendulum action of the pouch, protects against trauma and irritation to the stoma, and folds to conceal the pouch.

   For more information, call (413) 539-7704 or visit www.celebrationostomysupportbelt.com

New website for healthcare strategic planning and problem solving launched

   GM Associates, Inc. (Mitchellville, Md.), a healthcare consulting firm, has a new website: www.gm-associatesinc.com. The firm provides numerous services, including offering information on reimbursement, healthcare policy, and skin wellness; designing, conducting, and publishing the results of clinical trials; developing marketing plans; providing expert witness testimony and conducting medical record documentation reviews relevant to wound care; and developing and presenting educational programs.

   For more information, visit www.gm-associatesinc.com.