BD Introduces New Low-Temperature Sterilization Containers

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) announced a new line of surgical instrument sterilization containers that are validated for the latest low-temperature sterilization processes.

The Genesis™ Low Temperature Rigid Sterilization Container System is validated for newer low-temperature sterilization processes and systems from market-leading sterilizer manufacturers, including the V-PRO® Low Temperature Sterilization Systems from STERIS and STERRAD® Systems from Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP). Low-temperature sterilization is a fast-growing trend in sterile processing and is used for instrumentation that cannot withstand the high-temperature and moisture present in traditional steam sterilization practices.

The new containers have a visually differentiated set of orange components to quickly and easily differentiate them from Genesis containers indented for other sterilization processes. The line provides long-lasting protection and sterility maintenance for surgical instrumentation. Genesis containers are offered in a variety of sizes to help organize and secure instruments prior to surgery. Genesis containers also provide an environmentally friendly alternative to sterilization wrap.

A press release can be found from BD website following this link.

FDA Approves Minimally Invasive Solution for Chronic Tendinosis from Tenex Health

Tenex Health has obtained FDA 510K clearance for its new TX2 MicroTip. The TX2 MicroTip will be primarily utilized to address tendinosis of the shoulder and hip, two areas that were more difficult to reach using the original TX1 MicroTip due to its length. Tendinosis of the shoulder and hip affects approximately 5 million persons in the US alone every year. The company plans to make the TX2 MicroTip available in mid-2016 as a minimally invasive out-patient solution for patients who suffer from soft tissue pain.

The TX2 MicroTip is a disposable surgical instrument that uses ultrasonic energy to specifically cut and remove targeted soft tissue. The extended length of the TX2 MicroTip, at 2 inches long, will allow physicians to complete a percutaneous tenotomy in regions of the body not typically accessible by the shorter TX1 instrument.

More information can be found from Tenex website by clicking here.