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Riester has introduced its new aneroid palm-style sphygmomanometer, e-mega®.

e-mega® has been designed to deliver lifelong precision thanks to long-lasting parts and a specially tempered copper-beryllium diaphragm that allows pressure loading up to 600mm Hg.

A new ergonomic spoon design allows fast inflation of the cuff to minimise patient discomfort. e-mega® is available as a 1 or 2 tube version attached to Riester’s washable, latex-free, one-piece cuff. The bladderless nylon Velcro cuff is reusable over 10 000 times and washable up to 60°C. Cleaning and disinfection for the one-piece-cuff is much easier than the standard cuff as it can be immersed completely into an alcohol disinfection solution after use, helping prevent contamination.

The large manometer scale delivers accurate and easy to read measurements, with a maximum error tolerance of +/- 3 mm Hg. The highly-polished manometer is easy to disinfect, while a micro filter protects the air release valve and measuring system.

Delivery of e-mega® includes the Riester one-piece cuff and vinyl zipper bag.

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Riester has introduced its new range of e-scope® pocket otoscope and ophthalmoscope instruments that use LED illumination powered by commercially available alkaline batteries. The LED pocket ophthalmoscope is the first of its kind on the market.

Riester's new e-scopes

Riester’s newly developed IPC (Integrated PowerConverter) within the e-scope® uses state-of-the-art technology, efficiently converting the voltage of conventional size AA alkaline batteries into the optimum voltage supply needed to power an LED. Compared to halogen or xenon bulbs, LED technology offers a brighter, whiter light with reduced reflection for colour-neutral illumination that facilitates an accurate diagnosis. LEDs last up to 6000 times longer than xenon illumination and the alkaline batteries need to be disposed of and replaced less often. The long LED lifetime, over 20 000 hours minimum, means e-scope® pocket instruments are low maintenance and environmentally friendly.

German engineered and manufactured Riester’s e-scope® pocket instruments are made of strong materials and suitable for both physicians and students alike. Made of glass-fibre reinforced plastic with exchangeable heads, instruments can be easily switched on and off using the slide-switch on the handle. In addition, e-scope® otoscope specula are compatible with Riester’s ri-mini®, pen-scope®, ri-scope® L1 and L2 and other reputable otoscope manufacturers. With a metal clip for secure attachment, the lightness and precision of the e-scope makes it a handy companion, not only during rounds and house calls, but also in daily use.

e-scope® otoscopes and ophthalmoscopes are also available with conventional, standard halogen and xenon illumination.

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Riester now offers a one-piece-cuff for all Riester sphygmomanometers as standard.

One Piece Cuff from Riester

The new bladderless nylon Velcro cuff is reusable over 10 000 times and washable up to 60°C. Cleaning and disinfection for the one-piece-cuff is much easier than the standard cuff as it can be immersed completely into an alcohol disinfection solution after use. Made of latex-free material, it is especially practical for use in hospitals as it saves time and prevents contamination.

The one-piece-cuff is made of soft material for a comfortable feeling on the skin and comes with a 50cm length of tubing. It is available as a 1-tube or 2-tube version, with sizes to fit children, adults and obese patients. It has been tested according to ISO E01 Standards.

The Riester reusable one-piece-cuff makes checking blood pressure a safer and more efficient process, providing patient comfort and easy disinfection.

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Riester now offers new products in its Laryngoscope range. ri-dispo disposable laryngoscope blades and new LED and plug-in handles make Riester Laryngoscopes much more efficient and user friendly.

Laryngoscope

New disposable Macintosh and Miller laryngoscope blades for single use are made from robust Makrolon® plastic. Blades are sold in bundles of 20pcs, and each blade is individually packed in a plastic zipper bag which is perforated for quick and easy opening. Single-use blades help prevent cross-contamination and are appropriate for emergency situations.

In addition, Riester is now introducing both standard LED handles and plug-in powered LED handles, for use both with reusable and disposable laryngoscope blades. High performance LEDs are available in 2.5V and 3.5V versions, which allow the operator to choose between using alkaline or rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries as a power supply. LEDs offer a whiter, more intense light, and can operate for more than 20 000 hours. Plug-in Laryngoscope handles are available as 230V or 120V, and customers can choose between 3.5V Xenon or 3.5V LED versions.

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- £100m earmarked for acquisitions -

Halma p.l.c. (www.halma.com), the leading global safety, health and sensor technology group and parent company of Riester, has announced record results with profits up 9% to £86m and revenue rising by 1% to £459m. The UK-based group has posted strong financials to raise shareholder dividends by 7%, the thirty-first consecutive year of increases greater than 5%. The company plans to augment its organic growth efforts through acquisition of complementary technology companies, as it has done for many years.

Halma’s subsidiaries operate in three main market sectors: Health and Analysis, Infrastructure Sensors, and Industrial Safety, creating shareholder value with consistent organic growth and sound acquisitions. Halma companies operate as independent entities under the day-to-day direction of their local management, while reaping the capital and network benefits of a larger multi-national parent.

The company is seeking successful and profitable companies that are closely allied to any of its current market sectors, although Photonics, Water, Fluid Technology and Health Optics are a particular focus. It has £100m earmarked for acquisitions.

Halma’s photonics companies are established brands with market-leading technologies and products, which range from spectrometers to complementary technologies such as chemical sensors, analytical instrumentation, optical fibers, thin films and optics. The scope of applications is vast, from cancer detection to specialized architectural and theater lighting filters.

“We are proud of the success our companies have attained and really excited about the continuing opportunities within the photonics industries,” explains Adam Meyers, Divisional Chief Executive of Halma’s Health Optics & Photonics Division.  “Halma is a terrific home for a growing company whose management desires a broader set of partners to collaborate with, readily available capital, and support to help drive their people, products and technologies to reach their fullest potential.”

Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Halma is a holding company of approximately 35 worldwide subsidiaries that develop and manufacture products to improve quality of life for people worldwide. The company’s business groups focus on industrial safety, health and analysis and infrastructure sensors.

To present potential acquisitions opportunities, please contact Adam Meyers, Divisional Chief Executive, (adam.meyers@halma.com), Tel: +1 973 263 9962.

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ri-vital® from Riester is the new portable spot-check monitor that provides reliable and fast measurements of non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP), pulse rate and blood oxygen level with exceptional accuracy. This German-engineered monitoring technology, designed for clinics, hospitals and outpatient treatment, provides simultaneous vital sign results in seconds for on-the-spot patient assessment, including a special mode for measuring newborns’ NIBP and an optional infrared thermometer for measuring temperature. It features a simple, easy-to-use menu and results are displayed on a large and bright LCD.

ri-vital® is portable, lightweight and protected by a shock resistant casing and shock absorbing interior attachments; a mobile stand is available as an additional accessory. A wide range of cuffs and different sensor sizes are available and the ergonomic design provides easy storage for the cuffs, sensors and cords. ri-vital® is powered by a durable, lithium-ion rechargeable battery that ensures a sustained, high-power performance.

The ri-vital® portable spot-check monitor has been engineered to protect against the shock of impact due to a fall or other incidents, ensuring continued reliable and fast readings of a patient’s vital signs.

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Blood pressure meters are very sensitive and any force applied to them by banging or dropping them can often damage the internal mechanisms leading to false readings. This can be disastrous for patients and their treatment.

Together with researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute in Stuttgart, Germany, the Rudolf Riester Company has succeeded in developing a ‘two components’ technology to avoid any potential impact and to protect the measuring system against shock. Riester has used this patent pending innovation to develop the shock-proof R1 sphygmomanometer.

The shock-proof R1 aneroid blood pressure meter is shock proof up to a falling height of 120cm. Its unique features include a new patent pending metal air channel, which results in stable needle deflection in both directions.

The high-precision air release valve can now be turned without any resistance and is resistant to wear and tear. The tube connection at the top of the pressure gauge ensures an unhindered blood pressure measurement.

A further advantage of the new R1 shock proof is the possibility of pumping up the device in less time due to a new ball design with an integrated spoon.

Thanks to the shock-proof blood pressure meter, false readings are now a thing of the past. Tests show that regular meters can deviate up to 10mmHg after shock and vibration damage, whereas Riester shock proof technology barely deviates, up to 3mmHg, well within the accepted legal allowance.

The shock-proof R1 is available in a variety of different sizes and cuff options. In addition, a special set including three different cuff sizes and a storage box is offered.

R1 shock proof is winner of the Focus Green Silver 2008 Design Award.

Riester is offering a 5 year warranty for calibration.

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ri- thermo® N is Riester’s new ergonomic, infrared thermometer for professional use. It can be used in medical practices, hospitals and in the home. Clinically validated, its innovative infrared technology not only allows ri- thermo® N to measure body temperature of children and adults in a matter of seconds, but also the temperature of surfaces, rooms and bathwater between the range of 0-100°C.

Using acoustic signals, ri- thermo® N will indicate when it is ready to measure, when it has completed a reading, detected a fever or has encountered a fault.

Results are shown on a large, backlit LCD display and ri- thermo® N stores the last 12 readings in its memory so values can be compared and temperature curves plotted to monitor patients’ progress over time.

As an energy saving feature, ri- thermo® N will automatically power off after 1 minute after the last reading. A long life battery is supplied along with a hygienic storage container and probe covers. The use of probe covers is essential to receive accurate readings.

Riester also offers a wall mounted version of ri-thermo® N with the added benefits of neat storage and easier attachment of probe covers.

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Riester introduces its new digital blood pressure monitor, ri-champion® N.

ri-champion® N features irregular heartbeat recognition, is fully automatic and delivers fast and precise measurements of blood pressure and pulse rate to ensure accurate diagnosis. It has been designed for both professional use and for use in the patient’s home and is clinically validated to meet high BHS*-standard A/A with its advanced technology.

Readings are shown on a large LCD display with the date and time, and pulse rate measurements are accompanied by an acoustic signal. ri-champion® N automatically stores the last measurement in its system and can hold up to 99 values in its memory.

Easy to use and developed to achieve a high level of accuracy, blood pressure is measured to within ±3mm Hg and pulse to ± 5% of the reading.

Portable at just over 16cm high, it has a modern, ergonomic design that allows the cuff to be stored neatly behind the monitor and operates on 4 included AA batteries, although a mains adapter is optional.

*BHS = British Hypertension Society A/A Standard

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Riester has introduced its new range of rigid and flexible E.N.T. endoscopes and accompanying accessories that meets the demand of ENT specialists. The range includes sinuscopes, otoscopes, naso-pharyngoscopes, light sources and a camera and image processing system.

Sinuscopes are available in 2.7mm and 4.0mm diameter and feature high performance fibre optics to enable high resolution images that are HD ready. Options include 0° or 30° viewing direction with a standard or wide viewing angle. Xenon or LED illumination ensures excellent image clarity for improved examination

The otoscope for ear diagnosis also features high performance optics and xenon or LED illumination, and its small dimensions ensure ease of use and patient comfort. The otoscope is available with a 2.7mm diameter, 0° viewing direction and a wide angle view.

Alternative handles are available with lithium-ion and lithium batteries, making the endoscopes portable. Combining a long lasting lithium-ion battery with energy efficient LED technology creates a sustained high-power performance and significant cost savings.

Naso-Pharyngoscope
The flexible naso-pharyngoscope has been developed with high precision mechanical components in a sturdy casing. Fibre optic bundles facilitate high quality images at 10 mega pixels. Its working length is 300mm with a bendable distal end of 25mm and a viewing angle of 90°.

Laryngo-pharyngoscopes are also available from Riester. The standard laryngo-pharyngoscope has significant depth of focus and panoramic view whereas the tele-laryngo-pharyngoscope offers 2 different magnifications, a panoramic and detailed view, and an additional integrated air channel to avoid condensation.

Camera System
The ri-cam is a compact, user friendly 1CCD camera with integrated electronics that produces excellent image quality. The ergonomic head and TV adapter have been designed to be used with sterile sheaths and gloves.

Image data is transferred to the ri-capture smartbox that can be connected to a pc to process the image. Used in conjunction with the ri-view software, images can be seen live and stored as single images.

The ri-cam, ri-capture and ri-view together create an all-in one digital image processing system and ENT specialists have the choice of either viewing images via a video monitor or laptop.

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