The first 45-cm disposable laparoscopic electrode with patented E-Z Clean PTFE-coated electrosurgical tip for bariatric procedures has been introduced. E-Z Clean is a patented, green nonstick coating. E-Z clean tips minimize eschar build up and are used with lower power settings, which reduces excess smoke and thermal necrosis.

The 45-cm electrodes come in four tip configurations: curved, L-hook, J-hook and L-wire for use on procedures where additional length is indicated such as gastric bypass and gastric banding. All are available in hand- activated and foot control versions.

ScanX line of digital imaging systems are now equipped with In-Line Erase, and continue to feature the same rapid image cycle times and compact dimensions as prior models. All models will read the imaging PSP (Phosphor Storage Plate), then immediately erase it in the same continuous cycle. A fully erased, ready-to-reuse 1-by- 17-inch plate is available in just 55 seconds.

Allowing hospitals to achieve positive bedside medication verification at the point of care, the CLP-521 and CLP-7202e bar code printers have been certified for use with their Meditech applications. The printer can be placed anywhere, even areas with minimal counter space, and includes features usually only found on high-performance machines, such as all-metal construction, for solid reliability and precision.