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Welch Allyn Launches MacroView Otoscope

Skaneateles Falls, N.Y., ― Welch Allyn, a leading global manufacturer of frontline medical products and solutions, today announced the launch of the MacroView(TM) Otoscope, a hand-held otoscope with an innovative new design that gives healthcare providers a panoramic view of the ear. Featuring 30 percent more magnification than traditional otoscopes, a nearly full view of the tympanic membrane, and an adjustable focusable eyepiece, the MacroView Otoscope can help healthcare providers to make faster, easier, and more accurate diagnostic decisions.

"The sleek new design and groundbreaking technology of the MacroView mark a major advancement in handheld otoscopy," said Cindy Kuiper, Welch Allyn product manager. "Healthcare providers now have a tool that actually makes an examination more precise and efficient without changing the way they already use conventional otoscopes. At this point, the MacroView stands above the rest for general assessment of the ear."

According to Kuiper, performing otoscopy is a standard procedure during a general medical examination, particularly for children. The MacroView Otoscope's advanced optical system and increased field of view provides a dramatic result in terms of the detail the practitioner can see in and around the tympanic membrane. The significance of this enhanced view is most appreciated when diagnosing otitis media or examining patients who have tubes in their ears. In addition, the MacroView eliminates the need for a doctor to pan in the ear during an otoscopic exam, which greatly improves the comfort level for the patient, Kuiper said. The affordable new scope conveniently works with all existing Welch Allyn 3.5v power sources.

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Welch Allyn Launches Improved Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series

Beaverton, Ore., USA, -- Welch Allyn, a leading global manufacturer of frontline medical products and solutions, today introduced its new Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series, a full-featured patient monitor that enhances clinician productivity by providing automated vital signs before, during and after medical procedures. Now with separate modes for neonatal, pediatric and adult patients, the monitor also incorporates Welch Allyn's revolutionary SureTemp® Plus electronic thermometry capabilities for quick, accurate temperatures. The simple, push-button menu operation and large, bright display allow clinicians to easily obtain patient data for both routine assessment and continuous monitoring of vital signs.

"As with the original Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor, the 300 Series offers our customers a cost-effective method to intermittently determine or continuously monitor a patient's blood pressure, pulse oximetry, temperature and pulse rate," said Jana Esler, Welch Allyn product manager. "The Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series will simplify the steps clinicians take to obtain patient vital signs data."

According to Esler, the ongoing shift from hospital-based inpatient procedures to outpatient procedures requires an economical vital signs monitor that's flexible enough to provide continuous monitoring during both routine tasks and minor surgeries. The Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series is also ideal for med-surge, pediatric, emergency or other departments that require the essential functions and capabilities in one lightweight, portable device.

For more information about the new Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series or any other patient monitoring products, please call 800-733-2796 or visit www.reddingmedical.com

Welch Allyn MacroView Otoscope

Welch Allyn, a leading global manufacturer of frontline medical products and solutions, today announced the launch of the MacroView(TM) Otoscope diagnostic set, a hand-held otoscope with an innovative new design that gives healthcare providers a panoramic view of the ear. Featuring 30 percent more magnification than traditional otoscopes, a nearly full view of the tympanic membrane, and an adjustable focusable eyepiece, the MacroView Welch Allyn Otoscope can help healthcare providers to make faster, easier, and more accurate diagnostic decisions.

"The sleek new design and groundbreaking technology of the MacroView mark a major advancement in handheld otoscopy," said Cindy Kuiper, Welch Allyn product manager. "Healthcare providers now have a tool that actually makes an examination more precise and efficient without changing the way they already use conventional otoscopes. At this point, the MacroView stands above the rest for general assessment of the ear."

According to Kuiper, performing otoscopy is a standard procedure during a general medical examination, particularly for children. The MacroView Otoscope's advanced optical system and increased field of view provides a dramatic result in terms of the detail the practitioner can see in and around the tympanic membrane.

SureTemp® Plus Offers More Accurate Thermometry Readings

San Diego, Calif., USA, -- Welch Allyn, a leading global manufacturer of frontline medical products and solutions, today introduced two new electronic thermometers. The new SureTemp® Plus 690 and 692, both offer more accurate oral, axillary, and rectal temperature readings on patients of all ages and have an easy-to-read LCD display with icons that clearly communicate information to users regardless of language. An improved user interface and ergonomic shape with rubber grips makes taking fast, reliable temperatures more convenient. Interchangeable, self-contained oral/axillary and rectal probe wells and probes reduce the risk of cross-contamination and provide for easy cleaning.

"Both the SureTemp Plus 690 and 692 are flexible and fast and have the most advanced technology available," Whitney Bouma, product manager, said. "Whether a medical professional needs durability for the office or security features for a hospital, this thermometer works to ensure the most accurate temperature readings."

One of the fastest thermometers ever developed for adults and children alike, the SureTemp Plus 690 is an affordable electronic vital signs device that can withstand the constant use in a medical practice. The lightweight SureTemp Plus 690 features a recall button to capture the last temperature reading in an instant. It also has a convenient storage space for 25 probe covers and an optional wall mount that holds an additional 50 probe covers.

While the SureTemp Plus 690 is ideal for the office based medical practitioner, the 692 model features several security enhancements, such as a programmable location ID indicator on the LCD display, that discourage theft in a more volatile hospital environment. The lightweight SureTemp Plus 692 is decisively accurate and naturally intuitive. Its easy-to-read LCD display and ergonomic shape make it one of the fastest available today - providing 4-second oral, 10-second pediatric axillary and rectal, and 15-second adult axillary measurements.

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New Defibrillators Make Saving A Life As Simple As 1-2-3

Buffalo Grove, Ill., USA, -- Welch Allyn, a leading global manufacturer of frontline medical products and solutions, now offers a new line of automated external defibrillators (AED), the AED 10 and AED 20, which both feature an intuitive design to guide virtually any rescuer through a cardiac emergency. Using text messages, voice prompts and instructional illustrations, the AED's automatically determine if a lifesaving shock is required, yet protect against inappropriate delivery of electrical current to the patient. Intended for easy operation and quick deployment, the AED 10 and AED 20 use the simple "1-2-3" rescue approach--a proven life-saving protocol used throughout the world.

"We want to make AEDs easy-to-use for ordinary people, reducing the time to deliver a first shock, which may mean the difference in saving a life," said Adrian Alvarez, Welch Allyn's director of marketing for defibrillation products. "For every minute that goes by without receiving a defibrillation shock, survival rates decrease by up to 10 percent, and it usually takes an EMS team six to 12 minutes to arrive at the scene."

Featuring the latest advances in defibrillation technology, Welch Allyn's AED 10 is the ideal device for very basic response. Clear audible instructions and visual prompts on a large high-resolution display, as well as a color-coded defibrillation pad are among the features that make the AED 10 easy to use by minimally trained first responders. The unit, which weighs only 3.5 pounds, can be housed in a quick deployment configuration that may include a compact wall cabinet, mounting bracket, or wall rack to meet a facility's specific storage needs. One high performance lithium battery powers the AED 10. The device is backed by a five-year limited warranty that includes loaner service.

Welch Allyn's AED 20 combines technology and versatility with optional manual defibrillation and optional "Lead II" monitoring with traditional snap-based electrodes. The AED 20's automatic analysis, joule selection and charging are ideal for both basic and skilled medical personnel. Its lightweight, yet rugged design offers durable performance and advanced features. The device is backed by a five-year limited warranty that includes loaner service. The device optional manual defibrillation and optional single channel monitoring with diagnostic ECG waveform display are ideal for the medically trained and advanced rescue responder.

In addition to AEDs, Welch Allyn also manufactures and markets a complete line of sophisticated crash cart defibrillators, AED parts and multi-parameter monitors for the treatment of sudden cardiac arrest and related cardiopulmonary emergency events.

Welch Allyn® Integrated System with 767 Wall Transformer, Standard Ophthalmoscope, Standard Diagnostic Otoscope, 767 Wall Aneroid, and KleenSpec® Plus Diagnostic Otoscope Specula Dispenser Model 76792

Instrument integration -- complete diagnostics right within your reach.

In an era where efficiency is becoming increasingly vital, it is imperative that medical professionals have all the instruments they need right where they need them most. That's why Welch Allyn created the new 767 Integrated Diagnostic System. This innovative system offers many of Welch Allyn's state-of-the-art diagnostic instruments -- all in one easy-to-order, easy-to-install, wall-mounted package.

Features:

• All the instruments you'll need to perform a complete diagnostic examination.
• Choose a 3.5v Direct Ophthalmoscope with five apertures and a halogen lamp OR 3.5v Coaxial Ophthalmoscope with six apertures and halogen lamp for long-lasting, reliable performance.
• Diagnostic Otoscope with Halogen HPX™ lamp with 30% more light output than traditional halogen lamps.
• Handle-based rheostats for quick light-intensity adjustments.
• 767 Wall Aneroid with easy-to-read, jeweled-movement, mercury-free manometer, certified to be accurate within one percent of scale (±3 mmHg).
• KleenSpec® Plus Disposable Specula Dispenser filled with built-in storage compartment.
• Sturdy, pre-drilled mounting board mounts easily to any wall, preventing loss or theft.
• 767 SureTemp® Electronic Thermometer provides highly accurate oral temperature readings in 4 seconds, rectal temperature readings in 15 seconds.

Key Components:

• 767 Wall Transformer without Clock
• 3.5v Standard Ophthalmoscope (Head Only)
• 3.5v Diagnostic Otoscope with Specula (Head Only)
• 4mm Disposable Tip
• 767 Tycos® Wall Aneroid with Durable One-Piece Adult Cuff
• Filled Dispenser with Storage
• 34" Instrument Panel

Welch Allyn® Vital Signs Monitor with NIBP, Nellcor Puritan Bennett™ Pulse Oximetry, Temperature, and Printer Model 52NTP-E1

Advanced monitoring made affordable.

The Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor makes automated vital signs monitoring affordable, even for procedures, minor surgery, and treatments. The Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor is modular, so you can select precisely the features you need today and add more capability whenever you want it.

Features:

• Standard non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP) as well as pulse rate and MAP.
• Available options include the choice of Nonin® brand or Nellcor Puritan Bennett™ Pulse Oximetry. Other options include SureTemp® Thermometry and an integrated thermal printer.
• Includes automatic blood pressure mode, STAT blood pressure mode, programmable alarms, and built-in memory.
• Standard RS-232 computer interface for uploading patient data to your network or PC.
• Includes 15-minute tutorial video.

Key Components:

• Vital Signs Monitor
• Nellcor™ Durasensor, Adult Oxygen Transducer
• Oral Temperature Probe, 9 ft.
• Transformer
• Power Cord
• Large Adult Cuff, Black
• Neoprene Large-Adult Bag, 1 Tube
• Neoprene Coiled Tubing, 8 ft.
• Cuff Clip
• Probe Covers (box of 25)
• Printer Paper, 6 rolls

Technical Specifications:

Dimensions: 6.5 in (16.5 cm) x 8.6 in (21.8 cm) x 5.0 in (12.7 cm)
Weight: 6 lb (2.8 kg)
Blood Pressure Accuracy: Meets or exceeds SP10-1992 AAMI standards
Temperature Accuracy: Temperature Calibration Accuracy: +/- 0.2 F(+/- 0.1 C)
Pulse Oximeter Accuracy: Accuracy: +/- 2 digits in the range of 70-99% saturation

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About the Ultrascope line of products:

UltraScopes are pressure sensitive stethoscopes for assessment of heart / lung sounds in patients and animals. The UltraScope head is machined from an extremely crack resistant modern plastic. The head, tubing and binaural assembly filters external noises while amplifying heart / lung sounds without batteries or electronics. Each head is completely manufactured in the United States and is individually designed, therefore no two are exactly alike. Frequency range 20-35 kHz. Adult head dimension: 2” diameter.

About the Ultrascope warranty:

UltraScope is pleased to offer you a Lifetime Warranty against defects in workmanship and materials. This warranty includes the head, eartip, diaphragm, and diaphragm retaining ring. Degradation of the binaural tubing due to bodily oils is not considered a defect, nor is premature aging of the tubing material, diaphragm or eartips caused by improper cleaning. Your warranty card must be returned within 30 days of purchase. The warranty is for the original owner only, and is not transferable. Warranty on electronic heads are limited to one year.

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