2017 MediWales Innovation Awards Winners – ’Partnership with the NHS’

14th December 2017
by DTR Medical Ltd

DTR Medical are thrilled to announce that we have WON the “Partnership with the NHS” Award at the MediWales Innovation Awards 2017 with our LLETZlearn® Training Simulator. In order to be able to continually grow we see the importance of Quality, Innovation and Service to succeed and this has been demonstrated through being awarded our…

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12 Years of Sustained Success at Medica Trade Fair for DTR Medical

28th November 2017
by DTR Medical Ltd

Award winning manufacturers of Sterile Single-use surgical instruments DTR Medical attended their 12th Medica Trade Fair this year in Düsseldorf, Germany exhibiting once again on the Welsh Government pavilion. As one of our highlights of the year Medica 2017 was another success and delivered an excellent opportunity to meet with both our existing distributors and…

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Continued Support for RCSEd Wales Surgical Team Conference & Research Symposium

25th October 2017
by DTR Medical Ltd

DTR Medical have sponsored the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) All Wales Medical and Dental symposium since 2012 and were delighted to attend the 2nd RCSEd Wales Surgical-Team Conference at The Orangery in Margam Country Park 20th October. The morning conference hosted a series of lectures discussing topics including Workplace Solutions for Unprofessional Behaviours, Training,…

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Achieving 50% UK Single-use Manufacturing

19th October 2017
by Edward Sheppard

Single-use surgical instruments have relied on low labour costs and sweatshops in Pakistan and China for many years. Healthcare providers, like the NHS have recognised the benefits of this and procurement teams have forced prices down to contain the well-known budgetary pressures they face. But is this approach the answer for the future? Is it…

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‘On the Up’ with New Racking

27th September 2017
by DTR Medical Ltd

To accommodate a growing volume of business and meet increased demand both domestically and internationally for our range of single-use instruments we have expanded our warehouse capacity and invested in new racking at our Swansea facility. The addition of 14 new racks and a new bay means that we can hold an additional 10 tonnes of stock….

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Proposed Lapse of ISO 9001:2008 Certification

5th September 2017
by DTR Medical Ltd

Following the recent updates to ISO 9001 and ISO 13485, DTR Medical have made the decision to no longer maintain certification to ISO 9001 as the standards have now diverged in format. ISO 9001:2015 now follows the Annex SL format, whilst ISO 13485:2016 has maintained the ISO Guide 83 format. This presents specific challenges to…

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From Uncertainty to a Year in Industry

7th August 2017
by DTR Medical Ltd

As a motivated individual I always look to develop and learn in order to be successful. Once I had successfully completed my GCSE’s I was left uncertain with the path I should take. As a result, I decided to go onto A-Level’s, selecting topics I found most enjoyable. This gave me a much clearer idea…

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3 Generations…

17th July 2017
by DTR Medical Ltd

There have been 3 generations of Engineering Students at DTR HQ this week!  Previous student Ayrton Peel has temporarily re-joined us this summer where he is working alongside Harry Turner & Katie Silver, our current placements. Additionally, newcomer Paul McLay who will be replacing Harry & Katie has begun his induction. It is great to…

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Cadaveric Masterclass in Nerve Surgery

19th June 2017
by DTR Medical Ltd

Our range of Single-use fine instruments including our straight and curved Vannas Scissors and DeBakey Atraumatic Dissecting Forceps were used at The British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH) Cadaveric Masterclass in Nerve Surgery at The Manchester Surgical Skills Centre 15th June. The Masterclass provided an excellent opportunity for Consultants and Senior Trainees to…

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A New Horizon for Colposcopy Training: LLETZlearn® Training Simulator

31st May 2017
by DTR Medical Ltd

The LLETZlearn® Training Simulator is a unique practical hands-on training device used to mimic realistic clinical scenarios for colposcopy and LLETZ/LEEP (Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone) procedures. In addition, it can benefit training in the taking of cervical, vaginal and vulval biopsies whilst using different types of instruments. The reusable Simulator enables the trainee to learn how to perform…

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BSCCP Success

12th May 2017
by DTR Medical Ltd

Following previous success DTR Medical have attended their seventh Annual BSCCP conference this month. The 3-day event took place at Cardiff City Stadium where over 400 delegates attended to discuss a wide range of colposcopy-related topics. DTR Medical used the conference as an opportunity to showcase their award winning Gynaecology product range which now includes…

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DTR Medical Continue Successful Student Placement Programme for 2017/18

28th April 2017
by DTR Medical Ltd

6 years, 14 students, 1 successful company. It’s safe to say that since DTR Medical started their placement programme, there has been mutual benefits for all involved. 100% of the students have since successfully secured a job or further education place, with 2 graduates returning to take up a full-time position at the company. For DTR…

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The Hidden Benefits of Single-use – “The 4 R’s”

29th March 2017
by DTR Medical Ltd

Single-use surgical instruments have become widely used over the last decade primarily because of the post “mad cow disease” era where the risk of contamination caused by the difficulty of cleaning and removal of proteins gained public recognition. However, new clinical situations, commissioning of new facilities, arrival of new personnel and the well-publicised pressure on…

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LLETZlearn® Colposcopy Training Simulator – Professor Albert Singer

7th March 2017
by DTR Medical Ltd

Albert Singer, Professor of Gynaecology (Emeritus), University of London discusses the reusable LLETZlearn® Training Simulator which has been designed to provide excellence in Colposcopy training.  

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Why Cheap Can’t Deliver

28th February 2017
by DTR Medical Ltd

The NHS England junior doctors’ strikes in 2016 highlighted the intense pressures on healthcare providers to deliver 24/7 service amid increased patient expectations and limited resources. Consequently health services look for cheaper options whilst believing service levels will be retained. This is a myth. The importance of reliable service Healthcare providers plan some six weeks…

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Sterile Single-use Cervical Rotating Biopsy Punch Featuring Low Profile Jaw – The beauty is in the evolution

22nd February 2017
by DTR Medical Ltd

DTR Medical, an award-winning UK manufacturer of innovative and high quality Single-use instruments, are delighted to introduce their new Cervical Rotating Biopsy Punch featuring Low Profile Jaw. The Single-use Cervical Rotating Biopsy Punch is a necessary instrument for busy clinics as the metal jaw ensures a sharp, clean, 3.0 x 7.5mm cut that delivers consistent…

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If at First You Don’t Succeed… Innovate

31st January 2017
by DTR Medical Ltd

A few years ago, a key UK hospital introduced our company to his boss with the words “they don’t always get things right first time, but they keep going until they do.” It was a compliment we have worked hard to repeat ever since. In the past ten years we have introduced over 700 Single-use…

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DTR Medical – Innovation in Healthcare

12th January 2017
by DTR Medical Ltd

“Innovation is critical throughout the medical sector. We have continued to grow and improve our line of products over the past decade. We’ve brought major improvements to our customers like our Rotating Cervical Biopsy Punch and Clearway Suction Handle, improving the standard of care for patients across the world.”

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