Disinfectant-Ready Mobile Computer
Honeywell announces its Dolphin 9900hc mobile computer with disinfectant-ready housing, specifically designed to mobilize patient safety in environments where continuous cleaning of the device is required. A mobile computing solution for point-of-care applications, the Dolphin 9900hc’s housing resists the harmful effects of repeated exposure to harsh cleaning solvents. The Dolphin 9900hc retains all the features and functions of the Dolphin 9900, including Adaptus Imaging Technology. The computing architecture is powered by Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 and delivers wireless communication that supports advanced wireless security standards.

Honeywell Scanning & Mobility visit www.honeywell.com/aidc

Oral Solid Feeder
Medical Packaging Inc (MPI) introduces its Auto-Print Oral Solid Feeder featuring FDA-approved materials and coatings. This rotary feeder adapts to MPI’s Auto-Print, streamlining the packaging process for oral solids into unit dose. Bulk medication is loaded into the feeder packaging one dose at a time. When medication supply is depleted, the Auto-Print will automatically pause and notify the user with an audible alert. The Auto-Print Oral Solid Feeder will dispense tablets up to ½ inch diameter, capsules, and a variety of other medications.

Medical Packaging Inc visit www.medpak.com

Pharmacy Pricing Software
Amerinet announces its AccuPrice software tool that combines master file maintenance, daily price audits, and staff resources to identify and resolve wholesaler pricing errors. Each day, the AccuPrice software reviews all purchases and submits an audit report by e-mail to the facility including elements such as unfavorable and favorable variances on baseas well as tier-pricing programs. Additionally, facility summary reports that capture and detail all pricing errors for specified time frames are compiled and distributed. Because errors are identified nearly immediately, billing staff can contact the supplier or distributor before the errors repeat, thereby decreasing the risk of recurrence. The monthly AccuPrice summary report also provides a single snapshot to track variances along with credits and rebills.

Amerinet visit www.amerinet-gpo.com

Anticoagulation Alerts Package
TheraDoc introduces a patient safety surveillance tool to help hospitals address the recent Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goal focused on reducing the possibility of patient harm associated with anticoagulation therapy. The TheraDoc Anticoagulation Alerts package tracks the condition of patients receiving anticoagulation drug therapy to prevent blood clots, providing an early warning of potential adverse drug events or other problems. Designed for use with the TheraDoc Expert System Platform, the package includes approximatly 43 alerts from existing TheraDoc products, and 21 new alerts are scheduled for release in the Anticoagulation Alerts package at the end of June.

TheraDoc visit www.theradoc.com

Disinfectant
Haddad-Wylie Industries (HWI Global) introduces its Bio-Gard Neutral Quat 64 disinfectant. Bio-Gard is effective against a broad spectrum of bacteria (MRSA, Staphylococcus), is virucidal (Avian, HEP, HIV, Influenza), fungicidal (Candida, Asperegillus), and inhibits the growth and odors of mold and mildew when used as directed. Bio-Gard cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes hard, non-porous environmental medical surfaces in one step with no rinsing required. Starter kit includes 16 oz of Neutral-Quat 64 concentrate and a 32 oz refillable spray bottle. The concentrate will yield 32, 32 oz bottles of ready-to-use Bio-Gard Neutral Quat 64.

Haddad-Wylie Industries visit www.hwicleanrooms.com

Tablet-Splitting Device                                                                                                            TCGRx (TCG) announces its BullsEye Tablet Splitter, a device that splits medication with two percent variability between the split halves. The BullsEye Tablet Splitter can automatically split up to 16 pills per minute and contains a replaceable blade and HEPA filter to decrease potential contamination.

TCGRx visit www.tcgrx.com

Bar Code Scanner
Opticon announces its M5 2D imager. The bar code scanner features auto sensing optics with three different scan modes customized for user functionality. Choose between the auto-trigger mode for hands-free scanning, manual mode for your specific application, or mobile mode, which allows bar codes to be read from the screen of a mobile device. The M5 comes with a built-in adjustable stand allowing adaptation to specific working environments.

Opticon Inc visit www.opticonusa.com

Ready to Use IV Product
B. Braun announces the DUPLEX drug delivery system. Consisting of a pre-filled, DEHP-free, PVC-free, latex-free IV bag, containing proper doses of drug and diluent in different comparments separated by a quick-release seal, DUPLEX can be stored at room temperature and does not require thawing. Oxygen and moisture barriers are employed to protect the drug powder from vapor and oxygen transfer through the bag over the product’s shelf life. Equipped with a HIBC standard bar code that references the final admixture, the DUPLEX system automates patient charting, tracks inventory, and facilitates reimbursement tracking.

B. Braun Medical Inc visit www.bbraunusa.com

Plasma and BioLogics Unit
McKesson announces the launch of its Plasma and BioLogics unit, which provides distribution service for plasma and biologics products for pharmaceuticals directly from the manufacturer to customers across the continuum of care. Services include monthly reporting and bill payment, McKesson ordering-portal availability, contribution towards total purchasing volume, dedicated customer service and sales representatives and an emergency order system operating outside regular business hours through a toll-free number.

McKesson Corporation visit www.mckesson.com

Wireless Temperature Monitoring
Comark’s new RF500 system provides a full audit trail for 24/7 monitoring of temperature and humidity. A network of re­mote sensors and probes collects and transmits information for data management and storage. In the event of a power failure, the transmitters store and send data as soon as the network is restored. A mesh network enables the system to automatically reroute signals as required to maintain integrity of the data.

Comark Instruments visit www.comarkusa.com

Counting, Verification, and Storage
Kirby Lester announces an alliance with Uniweb to provide an all-in-one automated dispensing and verification system. Uniweb has developed shelving units that accommodate Kirby Lester machines and accessories. The Uniweb KL30 storage system provides a vertical method to organize 30 or more, drug-specific dispensing cassettes. The wall-mount shelf holds the Kirby Lester tablet counter on an open wall area.

Kirby Lester, LLC visit www.kirbylester.com

Controlled Environment Mops
Perfex introduces three new mopping products to its product line. The TruCLEAN clean-room mop (#22-39) is constructed of continuously woven polyester fabric, individually laundered and packaged. The TruCLEAN micro-fiber mop (#22-31) contains many strands of a synthetic fiber made from nylon and a polyester/ polyamide blend. The TruCLEAN anti-microbial micro-fiber mop has an anti-microbial agent permanently bonded to the micro-fibers. TruCLEAN mops are ideal for cleaning and disinfecting ceilings, walls, and floors. These mops are compatible with all TruCLEAN mopping systems.

Perfex, Inc visit www.perfexonline.com

High-Speed Packager
Through an agreement with TCGRx, Swisslog announces the ATP-71, a compact and affordable high-speed packager. The ATP-71 can accommodate up to 71 canisters in a small footprint while offering 100% bar coding for oral solids through a universal feeder. The packager can handle both unit dose bar codes and box replenishment with a packaging speed of up to 60 packages per minute. An external tray is available for the system’s non-formulary medications.

Swisslog visit www.swisslog.com