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Folding Wheelchair is transit ready and WC19 compliant.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:27:10 -0500

Featuring lightweight, foldable design, Cruiser® Wheelchair comes in variety of colors with padded upholstery and one-piece, angle-adjustable push handle to facilitate maneuvering by caregiver. Chair has under seat storage basket and side bags, as well as head and neck support and calf panel for comfort. Available in 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18 in. seat sizes for individual up to 250 lb, wheelchair features 11.5 x 2.5 in. solid rear tires and 7.5 x 2 in. front tires.

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Wheelchair integrates 5-point harness for increased safety.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:34:13 -0500

EZ Rider®, Cruiser®, and Convertible® are WC19-compliant transit wheelchairs that allow children who weigh less than 65 lb to safely travel in motor vehicles while still in their wheelchairs. This is made possible via integrated 5-point safety harness which optimizes restraint and safety of small children by improving belt fit and encouraging distribution of restraint forces to strongest skeletal regions of body.

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Wheelchair accommodates special needs infants.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:34:13 -0500

Offering multiple positioning options, Cuddlebug® pediatric early intervention wheelchair has range of key components needed to comfortably and safely position infants aged 6 months and older. There are 2 pediatric wheelchair seating modules that accommodate seat depths from 5-10 in., and tilt-in-space mobility base offers 5° to 30° of adjustable tilt. Other features include 90° to 160° adjustable recline and 7 in. of seat to floor adjustment with child in seat and without tools.

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Wi-Fi Wristband Tag enables real-time location tracking.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:41:14 -0500

Used in applications that determine precise location of people, T301W provides location accuracy - down to less than few ft - for movement tracking and workflow visibility over existing Wi-Fi network. Able to be fully immersed in various cleaning solutions for disinfection, waterproof tag houses programmable pushbutton that, when pressed, sends pre-determined message to RTLS system. Tag is powered by rechargeable lithium-ion battery and supports 2-way communications.

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Hearing Protection Device is designed for shooters.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:41:08 -0500

ZEM(TM) (Zwislocki Ear Muffler) hearing protection device channels it into small chambers located above earpieces where it is refracted and cancelled, allowing users to carry on conversations, hear range instructions, or warning sounds. Device weighs less than 2 oz. It achieves mean attenuation of 32.8 dB in 125-500 Hz frequency range, 33 dB between 500-2,000 Hz frequency, and 37.8 dB above 2,000 Hz.

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Telehealth Monitor uses built-in GSM/GPRS technology.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 15 May 2009 08:26:44 -0500

Interactive telehealth device, RTX3371, uses GSM/GPRS mobile phone technology to wirelessly collect vital signs from external devices such as weight scales and blood pressure cuffs. Available to USA healthcare organizations and providers, solution also incorporates spoken voice functionality for collecting subjective patient information from questionnaires. It can also automatically transmit data to clinical backend software application based on open architecture interface.

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Hardhat Adaptor facilitates use of hearing protection devices.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 14 May 2009 08:30:56 -0500

SensGard® Hardhat Adaptor allows workers in hardhat environments to use SensGard SG26 or SG31 hearing protection devices. Adaptor clips to back of virtually any hardhat, and, combining either model with Hardhat Adaptor has total weight of less than 2 oz. Rugged and durable, devices tolerate hot and cold temperature extremes. Models SG26 and SG31 have noise reduction ratings of 26 and 31 decibels, respectively.

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Mobile Computer features disinfectant-ready housing.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:34:13 -0500

Powered by Microsoft Windows® Mobile 6 on 624 MHz Intel® PXA 270 processor with 256 MB RAM and 1 GB Flash memory, Dolphin® 9900hc resists liquids and solvents common in healthcare environments, such as hand sanitizer, isopropyl alcohol, and ammonia- and bleach-based products. Computer is Cisco CCX v4 certified and includes Adaptus® Imaging Technology, integrated 802.11b/g radio for wireless communication, and Shift-PLUS(TM) battery performance of over 10 hours.

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Earplugs come in disposable and reusable types.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:38:16 -0500

Featuring 31 NRR, disposable GloPlugz® are made of non-allergenic blue polyurethane with smooth, tapered design. Disposable SoftPlugz(TM), made of non-allergenic and moisture-resistant orange polyurethane, provide 29 NRR and feature standard barrel shape. Offering 25 NRR, washable and reusable Twisters(TM) are purple silicone with triple-flange design that forms triple seal in any size ear. They can be inserted without rolling or touching. All are available with optional breakaway cord.

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Monitor manages worker heat stress in real time.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:31:57 -0500

Microtherm® calculates Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) index by means of 3 sensors that measure natural wet bulb temperature, globe temperature, and air temperature. Sensors are manufactured to BS 1904 and DIN 43760 accuracy standards and can be mounted on instrument or remotely positioned by cable up to 30 ft away. WBGT data is compared to reference values defined by ISO 7243 standard, and in event of WBGT reaching dangerous levels, unit issues audible and visual alarms.

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Emergency Response System combines hardware and software.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:33:16 -0500

Providing centralized monitoring of alarms and calls for assistance, data logging, and broadcast notification, AURA 2.0 alerts staff by e-mail, instant text messages to cellular phone, and in-house paging to pocket pagers. Annunciator directs staff to specific resident or room that needs assistance, while system allows for use of both wired and wireless devices to monitor. Product integrates seamlessly with existing systems providing fully connected monitoring and alert system.

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Wristband enables RFID tracking of hospital patients.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:33:08 -0500

Integrated into healthcare system, RFID Wristband prevents errors of identifying wrong person by staff and enables patient tracking. Manufactured from silica gel, it provides read range of up to 10 cm and includes EMS memory that can be wiped and written more than 100K times. Waterproof and heat-resistant wristband is reusable after high-temperature sterilization.

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Silica Gel RFID Wristband Tag targets healthcare industry.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:42:09 -0500

Constructed from silica gel, RFID wristband tag has read range of up to 10 cm and stores medical record in chip rather than printing on paper, giving patients privacy. Usable in dank environment, waterproof and heat-resistant wristband helps in preventing error of identifying wrong person by staff and patient tracking. Reusable after high-temperature sterilization, product has customizable EMS memory that can be wiped and written more than 100,000 times.

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RFID Wristband helps prevent errors in healthcare field.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:36:20 -0500

Constructed from non-allergenic silicon, RFID Wristband-09 prevents misidentification of patients by staff and facilitates record management. Waterproof and heat-resistant product may be reused after high-temperature sterilization, and its EMS memory can be customized to make it large enough to be wiped and written more than 100,000 times. Wristband is available with 13.56 MHz or 125 KHz frequency band, as with Mifare Family, I-CODE, Ti 256, and EM4100 chips.

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Illuminated Pushbutton Switch is ADA compliant.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:38:24 -0500

With 35 mm dia actuator and actuation force of less than 1 lb, LPI series suits various indoor applications where pushbutton needs to be located quickly. Configurable to fit exact needs of end-users with over 20,000 possible configurations, LPI is offered with 9 different bezel colors, 5 LED colors, and illumination in dot or light-ring configuration. LEDs are available in 6, 12 and 15 V and actuator can be produced with raised crimps, screen printed emblems, or raised molded symbols.

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Multipurpose Push Button is ADA compliant.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:35:12 -0500

Pneumatic, adjustable timer push button Stopper® Station (SS-2108X) has design that helps to stop accidental activation. It has timed delay before reset, with timer range of 2-60 sec, and 10 A resistive 240 Vac rating. ADA compliant exit button is available with or without protective cover to combat vandalism and accidental damage, as well as battery powered local alarm to help stop malicious activation. Button faceplate has choice of wording and language.

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Heat Stress Monitors feature waterless wet bulb calculation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:46:21 -0500

Incorporating Waterless Wet Bulb sensor, QUESTemp°44 and 46 evaluate indoor and outdoor environmental conditions for potential to cause heat stress or heat-related injuries. Both portable instruments measure/calculate dry bulb, wet bulb, and globe temperatures along with WBGT indoors, WBGT outdoors, relative humidity, and Heat Index/Humidex. In addition, QUESTemp° 46 includes ability to measure stay times in order to manage work/rest regimens.

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RFID Wristband Tag is designed for localization of personnel.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:41:41 -0500

Suited for personnel, patient, or baby tracking in hospitals, care centers, or other institutions, 2.45 GHz RFID Wristband Active Tag GAO 127006 features 0.18 µm CMOS ICs integrated within soft material and rigid waterproof housing. It has SOS button, 2 sensors to simultaneously detect body and ambient temperatures, and displays status of power consumption. Tag alerts administrators when strap is tampered with, and suits people in need of special care or strict protection.

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RFID Wristbands target healthcare applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:43:05 -0500

Constructed from 100% pure non-allergenic silicone and designed using ISO 18000-6 compliant inlays, GEN 2 RFID Wristbands offer varying read distances from 4.2-8.8 ft, depending on body type. Bands are suited for most hospital solutions including RFID patient tracking and newborn tracking.

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Disposable Earplugs are suited for use by food processors.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 07:36:09 -0500

Made from hypo-allergenic polyurethane foam, model E2 IHP532C metal-detectable earplugs feature tapered design that provides secure, comfortable fit with noise reduction rating of 32. Corded and bright blue, earplugs also have embedded, metal-detectable brass ball that allows for visual and automatic detection. Brass ball in center of earplug is securely encased in foam with no exposed metal.

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