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It has intuitive pre-configured applications and a touch-screen
interface that works with rubber gloves. It's compact design lets it
fit into tight spaces and it boots up in 14 seconds or less, says the
company.
O R T H O P E D I C S
ALSO ON DISPLAY
More Buzz-Worthy Products
1. Aerobiotix
displayed its new 3V UV
Air Disinfection System, which is
designed to virtually eliminate air-
borne bacteria in the OR. The
machine draws in contaminated air
at floor level, where particulate is
eventually pulled by gravity. After
going through a pre-filter, the air goes
through a UV reactor with 4 bulbs
and a quartz crystal matrix that agi-
tates it long enough for the ultraviolet
light to kill bacteria viruses and
spores. Finally, it goes through a
HEPA filter. In one test, the device produced a 100% kill rate on viruses,
a 99.97% kill rate on bacteria and a 99.91% kill rate on bacterial spores.
Though the company is careful to say there haven't been enough defini-
tive studies to prove that reducing bacteria can reduce SSIs, it does cite
preliminary studies showing cause and effect.
2. Aspen Medical Products
showcased its Vista 180 Cervical Collar,
which is really 6 collars in one, thanks to a dial height adjustment capa-
bility that can be set to fit 6 different sizes. That's critical, the company
1. CLEAN AIR The 3V UV Air Disinfection
System can kill more than 99.9% of virus-
es, bacteria and spores.
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