DECEMBER 2009

BUSY TIME AT DEVICE

AS WELL as keeping up with demand for its products which has led to further expansion of its business, Device Technologies has had busy year on the staff front.  In addition to that, it is starting the process of setting up a new premises.  This will house all customer services, administration, warehousing, education, and sales and marketing functions and will include a purpose built training centre for staff and customer product training and workshops.

In October, Device Technologies completed the acquisition of Proact Medical.  Paul McCaan remains with Proact as Sales Director while Terry Sullivan and Tracy Fenning continue as Product Specialists with additional resource to follow.  Meantime Megan Edwards in Customer Services went on maternity leave, subsequently giving birth to Blake – followed shortly after by Marketing Manager Megan Beamish tying the knot and marrying Nick on November 6, then whizzing off on honeymoon in Bali.  To add more resource to customer services and warehousing, Device has added Brenda Ravenhall, Pauline Shoen, and Katrina Fraser to the customer services team while Clint McKeith is now working in in the warehouse.

“This will further support our customers and the recent move to our new operating software platform – SAP,” says General Manager Peter Mears.

NEW OMNI CERVICAL

RELIEF PILLOW

FROM OPRITECH

NELSON-based Opritech NZ Ltd. has added a new product to its range of positioning equipment, the OMNI Cervical Relief Pillow.  The simple yet effective design of the pillow protects patients’ heads by immobilizing cervical distortion of the spine and preventing lateral bending or twisting.  Made in the USA from high resiliency firm foam with a flexible vinyl coating, it is easy to clean and ideal for face up positioning during treatments and procedures.  For more information on the OMNI Cervical Relief Pillow contact the friendly team at Opritech on 0800 32 40 32 or email sales@opritech.co.nz

The applications for this wonderful product are unlimited.

AUGUST 2009

FIRTH TO NZMS

NEW Zealand Medical & Scientific Ltd has an addition to its Medical Division team in the form of Sarah Firth.  Part of her role is the promotion of an exciting new product from EUSAPharma:  Collatamp® – a collagen implant impregnated with gentamicin sulphate that degrades locally and is ideal for vascular, orthopaedic and cardiac surgery.  Sarah may be reached on 021 920 077.  Alternatively, contact Karen Clegg: 021 627 517.

PORTABLE LIGHTS FROM SURGICO

SURGICO Medical & Surgical Ltd has added a new product to its range.  The item in question is a new portable battery-powered headlight made by St Paul, Minnesota-based Enova Illumination.  The Enova lightweight headlight is available in 50,000 lux, 100,000 lux and 200,000 lux making this the most powerful portable headlight available.  All Enova headlights have a B2X battery pack providing up to four hours on a single charge.  In addition, the B4X battery pack offers eight hours of illumination on a single charge.  Both battery packs supply consistent illumination without any degradation or fading.  For more information, contact the customer services team at Surgico on, 09 477 0183;  0800 400 333; e-mail: custserv@surgico.co.nz  or go to www.surgico.co.nz

WAYMOUTH AT KCC

EXPERIENCED medical sales representative Lee Waymouth has joined the Kimberly-Clark Health Care Division sales team.  Lee has been in the medical supplies industry for xx years and takes on the role of Account Manager, Infection Prevention Solutions Technical Service Specialist, OR, Asepsis and Hand Hygiene.  You may contact Lee on 021 644 436, or e-mail: Lee.E.Waymouth@kcc.com

MAY 2009

DEFRIES CATALOGUE FROM BAMFORD

THE very useful Defries calalogue for 2009 is now available from WM Bamford & Co Ltd.  This is comprehensive and informative, complete with photos of the innovative product range from a 100% Australian-owned company which produce sterile surgical consumables to meet your requirements.  To receive a copy of the catalogue contact your local Bamford sales representative, or telephone head office: 04 576 2100 or e-mail: enquiries@bamford.co.nz. 

Bamfords are committed and passionate about the health sector and have recently updated and improving their web site.  Take a fresh look at:  www.bamford.co.nz  where you will find not only new products and company news but lots of information about your favourite products.  Note the change of head office telephone number above – share this change with your colleagues and update your records.

SALTER FOR JAMS

AS OF April 1, 2009 Jackson Allison Medical & Surgical Ltd has picked up the Salter Labs brand for New Zealand.  Salter Labs specializes in respiratory/oxygen therapy and sleep labs.  In other company news, Wellington-based rep. Andy Williams has married Cathy and they have moved to Tauranga so JAMS now has a ‘twig’ there… (not quite a branch!).  Meanwhile, while the Wellington branch lost Andy, it has but gained Sarah Goldsbury – her husband Brent was transferred to Wellington.  Nicely timed.  But wait, there’s more!  JAMS has also purchased Medisafe, distributor of Shield Blue condoms and Shield Gel and welcomes Bruce McFarlane from Medisafe.  Bruce studied science and marketing and sold prescription pharmaceuticals for five years, mainly respiratory and cardiovascular drugs.  The next 17 years were spent working with medical devices before he joined Jackson Allison in 2008.  He is now responsible for sexual health devices and retail products.

PROTEC ADDITIONS

WELLINGTON-based Protec Solutions has has taken over the sales and distribution responsibilities of the Sentry Medical range of products in New Zealand and has also added two new products to its Whitely Medical range.  Protec says it looks forward to continuing the supply of this range to current users and discussing it with other interested consumers and is currently in the process of preparing a catalogue of products for your reference.  A copy will be sent on request once this is completed.  Meantime interim product information can be found on the Sentry Medical web site:  www.sentrymedical.com.au

With regard to the Whitely Medical range, Protec has added two new new environmental disinfection and cleaning products to the market.  They are Viraclean disinfectant wipes, TGA registered as a hospital-grade disinfectant wipes that kill most viruses including influenza virus.  The other new product is Speedy Clean wipes, a neutral detergent cleaning wipe for all surfaces.  Contact Murray McIvor at Protec on 04 380 3321,  027 231 1239 or check their web site:  www.protecsolutions.co.nz

NEWBIES AT MED-CHEM

MED-CHEM Surgical Ltd has two new staff members, Lisa Rendell and Geoff Andrews-Mabille.  Lisa is based in Rotorua.  She covers the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, Lakes & Tairawhiti areas.  She may be contacted on  021 482 076 (mobile) or e-mail lisa.rendell@medchemsurgical.co.nz   Geoff is Med-Chem’s New Zealand Product Specialist and is based out of the Auckland office.  Contact him on 021 482 027 (mobile) or e-mail  geoff.andrewsmabille@medchemsurgical.co.nz

AUGUST 2008

SISSONS JOINS MÖLNLYCKE

MÖLNLYCKE Health Care welcomes Adria Sissons to the role of Sales Manager.  Adria brings a wealth of successful clinical and medical device experience to Mölnlycke, acquired in local and overseas markets.  She will work with internal personnel and distribution partners to further develop Surgical and Wound Care opportunities available in New Zealand.  Adria can be contacted on 021 862 283 or by e-mail at adria.sissons@molnlycke.com

NEW PRODUCT SPECIALIST AT S & N

DENNIS Irving has joined the Smith & Nephew team in the role of Product Specialist for Propax, Casting & Bandaging and will be covering the South Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Lakes and Taranaki regions.  Dennis has joined Smith & Nephew with a comprehensive nursing background, along with strong experience in territory management.  He is a welcome addition to the team.  Dennis may be contacted on 021 988 223 or by e-mail at: dennis.irving@smith-nephew.com

NEW AGENCIES FOR SURGICO

TWO major new agencies have been acquired by Surgico Medical & Surgical Ltd.

The new agencies are Enthermics and Trumpf, and are additions to the patient care handling and safety portfolio Surgico is renowned for.

Enthermics is a fluid and blanket warming system that can be configured separately or in combination.  The system provides even heating of the interior chamber by the use of the patented Halo Heatâ low-heat density electrothermal cable array in the floor and two sides of the warming cabinet.  A fan also prevents temperature stratification to ensure an accurate chamber temperature (within +/- 1.1º C).  Separately or in combination, blankets, irrigation fluids or injection fluids can be heated.

TRUMPF has been installed in many operating theatres in New Zealand already and now Surgico has the complete range of tables, light emitting diode (LED) operating theatre lights and pendants – all from one supplier.  These products can be installed with any brand of digital theatre solution equipment e.g. Storz, Olympus, Smith & Nephew, Stryker and Conmed.

The new surgical lighting system has adjustable light characteristics, low heat generation and a nearly unlimited life cycle.  The different coloured LEDs not only provide homogeneous spectral light distribution, they also make it possible to adjust the colour temperature individually.  Whether the surgeon is operating in tissue areas which have a weak or heavy supply of blood, the colour temperature can be changed for optimal contrast and differentiation.

JANTKE REPLACES FORREST AT MIANZ

SALLY Forrest has departed the Medical Industry Association of New Zealand (MIANZ).  Sally was the smiling Exhibition Manager with the organisation for some time but is moving on.  Her replacement is Victoria Jantke who has previous experience with both MIANZ and the Exhibition Manager position.  One of Victoria’s first duties will be helping run the PNC Conference in Hastings from September 4-6.  Her contact details are: Victoria Jantke, telephone 09 917 3645; DDI: 09 917 3647; FAX: 09 917 3651; e-mail: victoriaj@mianz.co.nz

MORE JAMS NUPTIALS, PLUS WEB UPGRADE…

THE wedding march continues at Jackson Allison Medical & Surgical Ltd (JAMS).  The New Zealand distributor for Ruhof, Surimex, Pennine and De Royal, among other brands, has seen its fifth marriage since December, with Andy Williams tieing the knot on August 3.  Meantime, Anna Knuckey has returned to permanent work from maternity leave.  She has taken on the role of Sales Manager.  Anna may be contacted on telephone 09  622 2277 extn. 826, or mobile: 021 459 933.  E-mail:  annak@jackson-allison.co.nz

In other JAMS news, the company has given its web site a fresh new look and layout.  After ten years on-line, the company decided its original web site needed an update and there was also a good deal of important information missing.  The goal was to provide a product-focused and user-friendly web site, which allows users to find what they are looking for quickly and easily.  There is also a page dedicated to new products and a specials page as well as a news page will keep you informed of changes happening within Jackson Allison.  Visit it at: www.jackson-allison.co.nz

MAY 2008

OPRITECH BUYS ADVANCED

NELSON-based Opritech (NZ) Limited has recently acquired Advance Medical Equipment, and moved to a new premises at 7 Echodale Close, Stoke.  Advance Medical specialises in the sales, service and repairs of bench top autoclaves (including calibrations and biological testing), heat sealers, ultra-sonic cleaners and many other medical products.  Telephone number for Advance Medical is 03 546 8989, Fax: 03 547-7188.  Opritech has a change in telephone number.  It may now be reached on 03 547 7199; or fax 03 547 7188.

Joining the team at Advance Medical is the vastly experienced Wayne Canning who ran his own business, Cann Medical, for some years before joining Cooper Medical.  A keen private pilot in his spare time, Wayne brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Advance Medical.  He may be reached on 021 220 7199 or by e-mail: wayne@opritech.co.nz

NEW GM AT MED-CHEM

MAJOR surgical instrument and consumables importer and distributor Med-Chem Surgical Limited has appointed Michael Hleis as its new Australasian General Manager.  This follows the retirement of long-time GM Lesley Abell.  Established in 1988, the company operates on both sides of the Tasman with offices in Auckland and Sydney.  Major brands represented are Horizon, Hem-O-Lok, Jarit, Pilling Weck, Tekno, Padgett, Ruggles, MegaDyne, Olsen and Kirwan.  Michael Hleis may be contacted by phone: +61 2 9699 6460; Mobile: + 61 409 888 816; Fax: +61 2 96996494 or by e-mail: michael@medchem.com.au

For any contract matters contact Med-Chem’s Contracts Co-Ordinator Sandra McKenzie: Mobile 021 733 663; e-mail: sandra@medchem.co.nz

For sales and technical support the company is represented around New Zealand by Technical Surgical Consultants Allan Bryant (South Island – 021 783 993), e-mail: allan@medchem.co.nz  Kevin Frost (Auckland & Northland – 021 482 072), e-mail: kevin@medchem.co.nz and new member of the team, Eileen Thomson who represents the company in the Lower North Island.  Her contact details are: mobile, 021 482-077; e-mail: eileen@medchem.co.nz

SUPERNURSE MOVES

AFTER 14 years based in Tauranga, specialist nursing agency Supernurse has moved its base to rural Whitford, south of the sprawling Auckland city.  Consequently, the contact numbers have changed.  The office telephone and fax number is now 09 530 8239.  In addition to Managing Director Rosa Stackhouse-Miller (021 992 068), Kerrie Salwey R.N (021 992 002) is the newly appointed Office/Roster Manager and is available to handle all enquiries.

MCLEOD JOINS CARDINAL HEALTH

JOINING Cardinal Health as the company’s new new Clinical Nurse Consultant is Amber McLeod (mobile: 021 304 609; e-mail: amber.mcleod@cardinalhealth.com  Prior to joining Cardinal Health, Amber had four years within the medical supply industry, working with Fisher and Paykel Healthcare as a Product Specialist for maternity, neo-natal and paediatrics.  Part of the role included education.  Before this Amber worked as a Perioperative Nurse working in both public and private hospitals and at South Auckland Health.  Amber is a comprehensive trained nurse with experience in orthopedics and anesthetics.  She is excited to be joining Cardinal Health enabling her to focus on continuing education and replaces Maryanne Coyle, who has joined InterMed Medical.

LEE TO KIMBERLY-CLARK

JOINING Kimberly-Clark Healthcare as Account Manager, Medical Devices is experienced nurse Dionne Lee.  It was 13 years ago that Dionne gained her nursing registration and since then she worked in emergency, orthopaedics, rheumatology, surgical and medical wards and community-based nursing.  Looking for a change of scene, Dionne moved into healthcare sales in 2006, with Spotless Healthcare.  Her new responsibility with Kimberly-Clark is representing Digestive Health and Airway product ranges nationally.  Dionne may be contacted on 021 662 448 or 0800 482 211, e-mail:  dionne.lee@kcc.com

NUPTIALS AT J & A

THERE must be something in the air at Jackson Allison.  So far this year three staff members have got married while another two have become grandfathers.  Leading the charge to the altar was Product Manager Sarah Lougheed, who is now Sarah Goldsbury.  She may be reached on 021 651 862 or the regular office number: 09 622 2277.  E-mail: sarah@jacksonallison.co.nz   Following Sarah’s nuptials, Regulatory Affairs/Customer Services Manager Paul Biesiek tied the knot with his beloved, closely followed by warehouseman Cliff Edwards.  Further excitement followed with the arrival of little Aimee, which made company Managing Director Hamish Allison the first grandfather in the company.  Then General Manager John Bell also became a grandfather with the arrival of Olivia.  Both were born in April …..  Congratulations to everyone involved!

SIMULATION?

WHILE Jackson Allison must hold some sort of record for the most weddings in the first quarter of 2008, down in Wellington, the Administrative Co-ordinator for the National Patient Simulation Training Centre has also wed.  So Sylvia Jarvis is now Sylvia Sharpe, following her wedding in April.  As a consequence, Sylvia’s e-mail address is now: sylvia.jarvis@ccdhb.org.nz  However, the telephone and fax numbers remain the same: telephone 04 3855 887; mobile: 021 1196 328; Fax: 04 385 5879

PACIFIC SURGICAL EDUCATOR

PACIFIC Surgical has a new Clinical Educator following the departure of Belinda Moresby, who has followed her heart and moved to live in Australia.  Taking over Belinda’s role is Cathy Murray, a Registered Nurse with 10 years surgical experience gained in New Zealand.  Cathy has also worked in Britain.  She was with the ANZAC Nursing Agency, covering an extensive range of specialty departments.  For the past eight years Cathy has worked as a Practice Nurse at Albany Basin A & E Clinic in Auckland and brings these skills and her passion for education to Pacific Surgical.  She may be reached on: 09 527 0025; mobile 0272 551 055; e-mail – cathy@pacificsurgical.co.nz

ADDITIONS TO BAMFORDS TEAM

LOWER HUTT-based W M Bamford & Co Ltd. has appointed to new staff members. Joining the company’s head office from Convatec is Leith Trask RN, who will be responsible for sales in the lower half of the North Island.  She may be reached on 04 566 1212 or 0274 421 014; e-mail: leith@bamford.co.nz

The other appointment is that of Cam Weitz, who has responsibility for sales in the upper half of the North Island.  Cam is based at the company’s newly opened office at 9 London Street, Hamilton. His contact details are: 021 764 009; e-mail: cam@bamford.co.nz

SURGICO NEWS

SURGICO Medical & Surgical’s Customer Services representative Rochelle Adam is moving into a dual role which will incorporate General, Surgical and Gynaecology Product Specialist responsibilities and Customer Service Support.  She may be reached on 09 477 0183 or mobile 021 749 858; e-mail: rochelle@surgico.co.nz.

In another change at Surgico, as of May 27 the Gyrus ACMI product group will be passing over to Olympus New Zealand.  This follows Olympus global acquisition of Gyrus ACMI.  Therefore, for any Gyrus ACMI products or questions, please contact Olympus direct.

SHERLOCK AT OLYMPUS

JOINING the Olympus New Zealand Ltd. team as the Business Development Specialist for Digital OR and Imaging Specialist is Paul Sherlock.  Paul has substantial experience in the medical supplies field and has worked at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and more recently with Stryker NZ.  In announcing the appointment, Marc Isted, Service and Marketing Manager at Olympus New Zealand, said “This appointment helps to strengthen Olympus' knowledge and support in this area".  To contact Paul Sherlock, telephone 09 836 9993 or 021 776 618; e-mail: paul.sherlock@olympus.co.nz