Surgery – Cardiac, Vascular, Endovascular, General
Texray™ Radiation Protection Textile
Texray has invented the only radiation protection textile in the world. Their unique material and product design can reduce scatter radiation towards the head and neck by up to 97% to enhance the safety of healthcare professionals. The Texray product line can be used in interventional electrophysiology, cardiology, radiology and endovascular surgery procedures where RSK Medical already offers other specialty products.
INNOVATION MEETS COMFORT & DESIGN
Personal radiation protection devices used to protect from harmful ionizing radiation are sometimes unpractical and difficult to use, resulting in unprotected body parts. Some protective garments are uncomfortable and heavy.¹ The commonly used materials do not allow a human-centered design or durable protection.
With Texray we may change that. We have invented a revolutionizing novel material platform with a woven textile technology. The essence of the textile is the attenuating capacity which protects you from potentially harmful radiation. With our innovation we enable unparalleled comfortability with pliable and breathable designs. Leaving you to stay focused, highly protected and with peace of mind in the OR.
WHY DURABILITY IS IMPORTANT
Due to the limitations of most radiation protection products, such as caps, covers and aprons must be stored hanging, to reduce folds. Folds are the sources of pinholes, which develop quickly into major tears. These tears are not always easy to feel through the surface of the material, but are hopefully detected in annual quality testing. Until then, the compromised product is a significant health and safety risk.
Evaluation of a novel thyroid collar designed to reduce head and neck radiation exposure during X-ray guided interventions.
Larsson M, Apell P, Jonasson P, Lundh C. Gothenburg Sweden. Poster presentationat the LINC meeting, Leipzig, Germany, 2020.
METHOD
Texray HeadPeace and MindPeace were evaluated for reducing radiation exposure to the head and neck during clinical interventions. A standard thyroid collar and a ceiling-mounted lead glass shield were used as comparisons.
RESULTS
Preliminary TLD data showed that MindPeace (extended thyroid collar) reduce radiation in the throat, chin, and ear slices (A, B, C). Some shielding effect using MindPeace was also seen in the brain and skull slices (D, E). For the standard thyroid collar a reduction was only seen in the throat slice (A) and partly in the chin slice (B). HeadPeace showed a shielding effect in the skull slice (E) up to 2 cm depth where HeadPeace covered the phantom head.
CONCLUSION
For optimal radiation protection, devices that protect the entire operators head against scattered radiation should be used. However, in clinical practice, this may not always be possible. Moreover, particularly during complex cases when radiation protection may be most relevant, optimal placement of lead glasses may not always be achievable. HeadPeace and MindPeace may therefore provide complimentary protection.
Prytime Medical™
Prytime Medical Devices, Inc., an innovative medical device company, designs, develops and commercializes minimally invasive solutions for hemorrhage control.
Prytime Medical Devices, Inc. introduced its latest aortic occlusion catheter. The ER-REBOA PLUS catheter is designed for improved ease of use, now guide wire-compatible (up to .025 “) with improved depth markings for insertion without imaging.
ER-REBOA™ PLUS Catheter
Qualiteam
Qualiteam is dedicated to advance postoperative care and to improve the overall hospital experience for patients worldwide by developing innovative wound supports that ultimately result in cost savings for healthcare systems. We provide our products and services with compassion as if each patient was part of our family, and we treat customers and fellow team members with honesty, integrity, and respect in all aspects of our activities.
Qualibreath
QualiBreath is the ideal product for patients who have had a sternotomy or other interventions in the chest.
It is a chest surrounding sternum support with integrated handles for increased support available in all sizes for adults, pediatric and infant patients.
Calla for Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
Exceptionally beautiful, light and comfortable compression for use after cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures such as face lift, neck lift, chin and jaw augmentation, and liposuction (chin, neck) procedures.
Calla Breast Implant Stabilizer Band
A very pretty breast implant stabilizing band with velcro closure.
Designed to provide a light downward stabilizing pressure to prevent implant slippage and promote proper implant positioning after breast implantation procedures, also known as breast augmentation mammoplasty, a surgery
to increase breast size.
Features adjustable velcro closure over a 15 cm length.
Available in a beautiful elastic lace soft material in white or black colors.
Calla Lace breast implant stabilizer band should be used as instructed by the surgeon, generally for several weeks after surgery.
QualiBra Advanced
QualiBra Advanced is a nurse designed postoperative sternum and breast support, uniquely for women seeking for comfort and practicality in one device.
QualiBelly Advanced
QualiBelly Advanced is a unique tri-band abdominal support for critical interventions. Created to improve functionality and observation methods of the abdominal wound for health care personnel.
Designed to advance postoperative recovery and comfort for the patient.
It promotes recovery, gets patients liberated earlier from bed and allows them to walk upright without putting strain on the wound.
QualiMaternity
Efficient maternity support belt that helps relieving back and hip pain in the second and third trimester of pregnancy and to prevent pelvic instability.
Improves posture and comfort.
Lifts and supports the expanding belly thereby protecting the abdominal muscles and ligaments from over-stretching.
Possibly prevention or decrease of stretch marks, varicosities and swelling of legs, potential incontinence.Ideal for fuller-sized women or obese patients who have had a sternotomy or other interventions in the chest.
Qualibreath