DTR Medical Support The West African College of Surgeons Surgical Outreach

17th March 2022
by Edward Sheppard

As part of our ongoing commitment to provide high-quality Single-use surgical instruments we are delighted to be able to support The West African College of Surgeons (WACS) Surgical Outreach taking place in Monrovia, Liberia. The annual Surgical Outreach (which takes place before the WACS 62nd Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference) involves volunteers from across…

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DTR Medical Accepted onto the ENT Patient Assessment & Examination Consumables Tender

28th February 2022
by Edward Sheppard

We are delighted to announce that we have been accepted onto the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership’s ‘ENT Patient Assessment & Examination Consumables’ tender. We would like to take this opportunity to encourage our NHS Wales customers to utilise our products available through the tender, products included are: Lack Tongue Depressor’s, Shea Ear Specula, and…

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DTR Medical’s Single-use Instruments Now on NHS Supply Chain Framework

16th September 2021
by Edward Sheppard

As part of our continued mission to better support our health service, we are delighted to announce that for the first-time our Sterile Single-use Instruments will be available via the NHS Supply Chain Framework under “Single Use Instruments & Packs”. We would like to encourage our NHS customers to utilise the Framework and purchase our…

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See & Treat – The Smarter Way of Working

23rd June 2021
by Edward Sheppard

Over the next few months, we will be highlighting smarter ways of working with our comprehensive “See and Treat” range of products, and how these can benefit your Clinic. This news piece will kick off the series with a focus on our Single-use ENT & Maxillofacial Instruments. This wide variety of products ensure you get…

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New ENT UK Guidelines Highlights Revised Directions for Potential AGPs within the ENT Clinic

1st June 2021
by Edward Sheppard

ENT UK Revised Guidelines ENT UK recently released their latest guidelines for potential Aerosol-Generating Procedures (AGPs) within the ENT Clinic, with a focus on advice for ENT Surgeons conducting upper-airway Endoscopy. The Guidelines suggest that patients are advised to wear a mask during Nasendoscopy procedures, a problem that is solved using our Single-use SNAP, Endoscope…

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SNAP, Endoscope Guide Wins the 2021 “Special Focus on COVID” Meridian Award

8th April 2021
by Edward Sheppard

We were pleased to see the SNAP, Endoscope Guide win its second award this time at the Meridian Celebration of Innovation Awards on 30th March! The multi-award-winning device picked up the accolade in the “Special Focus on COVID” category, adding to the “Partnership with the NHS” Award won at the MediWales Innovation Awards in December….

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Importance of Safe ENT Diagnosis Highlighted by DTR Medical’s First Webinar

5th March 2021
by Edward Sheppard

On 24th February we were delighted to host our first webinar “Continuing ENT Diagnosis Throughout COVID-19 Safely”. The successful event was hosted in conjunction with MediWales and endoscope-i. Throughout the day we were thrilled to welcome three speakers that included Gwyn Tudor (MediWales), Neil Mercer (Innovia UK), and Ajith George (endoscope-i). Focusing on Nasendoscopies, the…

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ENT & Maxillofacial Range Expanded to Better Support Customer Needs

22nd February 2021
by Edward Sheppard

As Hospitals return to more usual procedures, we have developed our ENT/Maxfax portfolio of Single-use Instruments to support your busy Clinic requirements. Endoscopic House Curette Engineered with a hardened Steel, stronger than Titanium, our NEW Endoscopic House Curette provides a better cutting edge with increased durability. Used for curettage of Bone and Soft Tissue within…

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New Products for 2021 as Continued Innovation Remains at the Forefront of DTR Medical’s Mission

10th February 2021
by Edward Sheppard

As we strive to support our customers with innovative Single-use Surgical Instruments, we are releasing new products to better support your Hospital. These are all designed in conjunction with Clinicians to save you Time, Life, and Cost. SuperCut Scissors With one serrated blade and one sharp cutting blade, our NEW SuperCut Scissors allow for a…

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2020 MediWales Innovation Award Winners – “Partnership with the NHS”

3rd December 2020
by Edward Sheppard

DTR Medical are delighted to announce that we are the 2020 winners of the “Partnership with the NHS” Award at the MediWales Innovation Awards! The award was won by the SNAP, Endoscope Guide for our collaboration and partnership with Chris Coulson, PhD, FRCS, Consultant ENT Surgeon and Ajith George, FRCS, Consultant ENT Surgeon in the…

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Safe Nasendoscopy Starts with a ‘SNAP’

23rd November 2020
by Edward Sheppard

We are delighted to announce that we are now packaging and distributing the SNAP (Safe Nasendoscopic Assisted Procedure) device developed by endoscope-i. DTR Medical will be the exclusive national and global distributor of the life-saving product. Why SNAP? A large risk to both ENT Surgeons and Speech & Language Therapists is whilst carrying out a…

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Choose NETCELL® PVA for your ENT Procedures – Now Available Through DTR Medical in the UK

13th August 2020
by Edward Sheppard

The NETCELL® PVA range is now available through DTR Medical in the United Kingdom, as we continue to strengthen our offering of ENT products. This high-quality plethora of UK manufactured products will now be able to be purchased through your local Business Manager. Carefully constructed using exclusive NETCELL® PVA sponge, the ultra-soft surface improves patient…

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PPE Availability with the UK Manufactured Innovia Face Visor

13th July 2020
by Edward Sheppard

With the risk of a 2nd wave of Coronavirus still a possibility[1], make sure you have sufficient supply in advance and re-stock your PPE supplies with our regularly available Face Visor. As Hospitals return to procedures such as Elective Surgery and Cancer Treatment, the importance of safe and reliable protection from the risk COVID-19 spreading…

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Increased Production Capacity to Help Hospitals

4th June 2020
by Edward Sheppard

We are continuing to adapt to better suit the needs of Clinicians and the way we support Clinics. With the reintroduction of more regular procedures, we are increasing production capacity of our Single-use range to ensure customers have all instruments they require. Our range of Single-use instruments eliminate the risk of COVID-19 cross contamination between…

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Easter Weekend Sees the Beginning of Innovia Face Visor Production

14th April 2020
by Edward Sheppard

We are delighted to announce that we are now underway in the production of the Innovia Face Visor! Our team at DTR Medical and colleagues from across the Innovia Medical Group have put in the extra hours in order to make this critical COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) available for our Healthcare Heroes. This will…

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What are we Doing to Help & Support you?

25th March 2020
by Edward Sheppard

With growing awareness of the threat that COVID-19 poses to society, we fully understand the pressure that will be placed on healthcare providers across the country. It is therefore important that we act in the best interests of both you and your customers. We are now working on multiple target areas to meet the challenge,…

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Ground-Breaking Research Set to Transform Biopsy Practice

17th February 2020
by Edward Sheppard

With the increasing recognition of causative influence of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in a range of cancers, alongside the realisation that the time between referral to actual diagnosis needs to be shortened to improve patient outcomes. This has led to an increase in a Value-Based Healthcare approach with the objective of improving procedure quality, patient safety…

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8th Year in Support at the RCSEd Wales Surgical Team Conference & Research Symposium

9th December 2019
by Edward Sheppard

DTR Medical sponsored the 4th RCSEd Wales Surgical Team Conference and 10th RCSEd All Wales Student Research Symposium recently held at Margam Park Orangery, Port Talbot.  This is a day that is always a regular event in our calendar. The first half of the day brought together Surgeons to provide practical help and openly discuss…

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Another Highly Successful Year as DTR Medical Attend MEDICA for the 14th time

6th December 2019
by Edward Sheppard

This November saw multi award-winning manufacturer of Sterile Single-use instruments DTR Medical attend the MEDICA Trade Fair in Düsseldorf, Germany. 2019 was a particularly memorable year as it was the first time we have exhibited as an Innovia Medical Company. It was a huge success, allowing us to network to a wide range of new…

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New ENT and Maxillofacial Range Driven By Recent Customer Requirements

9th October 2019
by Edward Sheppard

Through continuous improvements to our ENT/Maxfax Range, we strive to meet the ever increasing needs of your busy hospital environments. NEW products in the portfolio have been designed through listening to both customer feedback and experience. Rosen Needle Fine The NEW Rosen Needle Fine is suitable for your most delicate ear procedures. We have been…

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George Hawkins Excels in Presentation as Placement Year Draws to a Close

24th July 2019
by Edward Sheppard

George Hawkins is coming towards the end of his 12 month placement with DTR Medical in the New Product Development (NPD) department. George carried out a presentation in front of DTR Medical colleagues along with a Loughborough Invigilator as part of his Diploma in Engineering. To start, he was given a project by Mathew Franks,…

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Improvements to Frazier Suction Handles

31st May 2019
by Edward Sheppard

What is changing? With a growing demand for Fraziers, a second supply has been sourced from an established UK manufacturing partner and sterile product will be available week commencing 10 June 2019. They will use a different assembly method to join the handle and the tube. Initially this new supplier will make FSH2006, FSH2008, FSH2009…

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Rapid Diagnosis & Significant Savings with our Oral Biopsy Forceps

30th May 2019
by Edward Sheppard

Iain Nixon, ENT Surgeon in NHS Lothian presented a poster at the joint meeting of ENT Scotland/North of England in Edinburgh reporting on the successful outcome of using 50 of our Oral Biopsy Forceps. The study looked into performing biopsies during outpatient appointment under local anaesthetic instead of direct laryngoscopy with biopsy under general. The…

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Ensure Optimum Dissection for More Delicate Procedures – Introducing the NEW Negus One Hole

5th September 2018
by Edward Sheppard

DTR Medical are pleased to introduce our NEW Sterile Single-use Negus Aspirating Dissector with One Hole to complement our popular Negus Aspirating Dissector with Two Holes. Used in Nasal surgery to dissect and push back the nasal mucosa, the instrument is available with Two Holes for the suction of larger amounts of blood. The New…

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Sharp & Consistent Results with DTR Medical’s NEW House Curette and Rosen Needle

28th March 2018
by Edward Sheppard

In response to a growing demand, we have introduced a NEW Sterile Single-use House Curette and Rosen Needle to our ENT range. Our House Curette has sharp, dual action tips that scrape and scoop tough cortical bone during middle ear procedures. The double-ended stainless steel instrument has clearly labelled 2.0 and 3.0mm ends, giving the…

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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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Nine Things that make Perfect Single-use Crocodile Forceps

28th June 2016
by Edward Sheppard

As a leading supplier of sterile single-use surgical instruments, we receive a wealth of feedback that we build into our programme of innovation and product quality. One of our largest products is our range of Crocodile Forceps that grow every year as a key part of our success. The demand for high quality Crocodile Forceps comes…

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Middle East Otolaryngology Conference and Exhibition 2015

17th April 2015
by DTR Medical Ltd

DTR Medical will shortly be attending their second international trade show of the year, the Middle East Otolaryngology Conference and Exhibition. The exhibition, which is being held at the Madinat Arena, Dubai, from the 19-21st April will be a great opportunity to showcase DTR Medical’s extensive range of high quality, single-use ENT products. The range, which…

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Crocodile or Alligator? Clinicians prefer the “Gharial” and here is why!

25th September 2014
by DTR Medical Ltd

Leading medical journal ‘BMJ’ has published an article written by Consultant ENT Surgeon Mr John Phillips. The article; ‘Middle ear instrument nomenclature: a taxonomic approach’ (available here http://twitdoc.com/3BC6) reveals why the anatomy of these well-known reptiles has influenced Clinician preference for extra fine jaw Crocodile Forceps. DTR Medical offers a range of high quality single-use…

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‘Clear-the-way’ for foreign object removal with DTR Medical

30th July 2014
by DTR Medical Ltd

Leading international publication ‘ENT & Audiology News’ recently published a feature article on alternative methods of foreign object removal from the ear and nose, over the more traditional use of Crocodile fine jaw forceps, hooks and probes. Download the ‘how I do it’ guide here Developed by DTR Medical, the Clearway suction handle for the…

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Clinical Study highlights importance of effective foreign body removal and the avoidance of costly theatre intervention

20th December 2013
by DTR Medical Ltd

A recent clinical study carried out in Birmingham Children’s Hospital, has explored the success rate of foreign body removal from children’s ears by a nurse-led ENT clinic. It highlighted the associated impact on staff workload, secretarial time and clinic costs that resulted from failing to remove the object first time without the need for admission…

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Reduce patient waiting times in A&E/MIU with the NEW Clearway Suction Handle

30th April 2013
by DTR Medical Ltd

Ideal for Foreign Body Removal Removes difficult foreign objects from ear and nose Reduces patient waiting times Avoids need for costly theatre intervention Less traumatic experience for both patient and family Recent findings by the Care Quality Commission reveal patients are waiting longer to be treated in A&E with 33% waiting 4+ hours. Children presenting…

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‘How I do it’ guide to Fasciaform Tympanoplasty

19th March 2013
by DTR Medical Ltd

Playing a significant role in Otology, DTR Medical recently featured in national and local press for their key role in the development of Tympanoplasty Moulds for Fasciaform Tympanoplasty (also known as formaldehyde-formed fascia graft, or fasciaform graft technique). Although not a particularly new procedure, Consultant ENT Surgeon John Phillips of Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital…

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Savings benefits of the Clearway Suction Handle

16th January 2013
by DTR Medical Ltd

The new Clearway Suction Handle for foreign body removal is ideal for A&E, emergency room and minor injury units. This latest development reduces the need for surgical intervention by the ENT department, with potential cost savings of up to £700 per patient. Please view our case study below highlighting the potential savings benefits. Click here…

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It’s Clearway or the highway with foreign body removal

20th November 2012
by DTR Medical Ltd

DTR Medical is pleased to introduce the new Clearway Suction Handle for foreign body removal. Ideal for A&E, emergency room and Minor Injury Units, it offers an affordable and cost effective alternative without the need to compromise on quality. This latest development reduces the need for surgical intervention by the ENT department using expensive theatre…

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Winning the race against deafness with an F1 eardrum

3rd September 2012
by DTR Medical Ltd

Mail on Sunday; Health 2 September 2012, By Eifion Rees Design technology used in Formula 1 racing has created an unlikely remedy for damaged eardrums. The procedure uses a tiny graft of flesh taken from behind the ear to create an exact replica of the eardrum. Although the operation has been done since the Seventies,…

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Redesigned Negus set to improve work flow

24th May 2012
by DTR Medical Ltd

DTR Medical – a leading manufacturer of sterile single-use surgical instruments – has upgraded its Negus Aspirating Dissector, improving the device’s suction flow by 20%. In line with DTR Medical’s core values to innovate and improve, this research project was a direct response to surgeons’ requests for improved suction flow. Using Computational Fluid Dynamics, and…

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New Negus improves work flow

16th May 2012
by DTR Medical Ltd

Following customer requests for improved suction flow, DTR Medical has carried out research to determine whether increasing the hole size, and its proximity to the blade tip, could improve the device’s performance. Structural and flow analysis of the Negus Aspirating Dissector by engineering students at Swansea University enabled us to optimise the existing design of…

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