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Celebrating 10 years of the Cervical Rotating Biopsy Punch – Better Biopsy. Better Outcome.
This November we are delighted to be celebrating the 10th anniversary of our Cervical Rotating Biopsy Punch! 10 Years of Innovation Since first launching our Biopsy Punch in 2012, the device has seen several design improvements as we continue to innovate which will better suit clinicians’ requirements. Through listening and designing in conjunction with…
Read MoreInnovia Medical Expands Single-Use Instrument Product Line into the US with Gynecology Product Cervical Rotating Biopsy Punch
Innovia Medical (“Innovia”) is thrilled to announce the expansion of their single-use instrument product line into the U.S. The product leading the expansion is a gynecology product called the Cervical Rotating Biopsy Punch which supports urgently needed procedures like cancer diagnosis. The single-use instrument was first introduced by DTR Medical Ltd (“DTR Medical”) in Wales in 2012…
Read MoreDTR Medical’s Single-use Instruments Now on NHS Supply Chain Framework
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…
Read MoreNew Products for 2021 as Continued Innovation Remains at the Forefront of DTR Medical’s Mission
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…
Read MoreCervical Rotating Biopsy Punch Developed to Reduce Environmental Impact
With plastic pollution having an ever-increasing impact on our environment[1], the team at DTR Medical are always looking for ways to reduce our environmental footprint. Therefore, we have developed a NEW Polybag for our biggest selling product, the Cervical Rotating Biopsy Punch. With the environment at the forefront of our mind we are always looking…
Read MorePPE Availability with the UK Manufactured Innovia Face Visor
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…
Read MoreCervical Rotating Biopsy Punch Production Returns to Meet Increased Cancer Diagnosis
As more regular procedures return, the Innovia Medical family of companies are increasing their manufacturing capacity to ensure our customers have the products they require. We are focusing on essential product lines to support urgent procedures such as cancer diagnosis, including our Cervical Rotating Biopsy Punch. Our Single-use instrument eliminates cross contamination, inadequate samples and…
Read MoreIncreased Production Capacity to Help Hospitals
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…
Read MoreEaster Weekend Sees the Beginning of Innovia Face Visor Production
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…
Read MoreGround-Breaking Research Set to Transform Biopsy Practice
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…
Read MoreSignificant Cost Savings and First Time Sampling Making Cervical Rotating Biopsy Punch the Instrument of Choice
Recent Questionnaires discovered that 88%1 of Clinicians would recommend the DTR Medical Biopsy Punch to a colleague as a result of its high performance and effectiveness. A Nurse Colposcopist at University Hospital of Durham was quoted “The instrument has transformed my Colposcopy practice; I am now getting biopsies first time.” We are continuously receiving tremendous…
Read MoreAnother Highly Successful Year as DTR Medical Attend MEDICA for the 14th time
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…
Read MoreDTR Medical Wear it Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
On Friday 18th the DTR Medical team took part in Wear It Pink 2019 for the third consecutive year. In the UK a total of £33 million has been raised since 2002 to support Breast Cancer Research. Discovering how to prevent the disease, detect it earlier and treat it effectively at every stage in order…
Read More88% Would Recommend DTR Medical’s Cervical Rotating Biopsy Punch To a Colleague Proving its Effectiveness in Accurate Diagnosis
Outstanding Feedback Received from Clinicians DTR Medical’s Cervical Rotating Biopsy Punch allowed 95% of Clinicians to take an average of 2 biopsies successfully first time. The titanium jaw provides the instrument with first time sharpness ensuring a high quality sample is always taken. Clinicians are regularly reporting high levels of success when using our product….
Read MoreDTR Medical’s New Gynaecological Innovations Prove a Hit at BSCCP 2018
DTR Medical attended their 8th BSCCP (The British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology) Annual Scientific Meeting this year showing off our latest developments in Single-use Gynaecological and Colposcopy instruments. This year the event took place at the Manchester Central Convention Complex and saw over 600 delegates attending. A wide variety of issues in Colposcopy…
Read MoreCervical Rotating Biopsy Punch featuring New Top Jaw – Now 4x Stronger
Struggling to take a biopsy from a hardened cervix? Our Sterile Single-use Cervical Rotating Biopsy Punch now has a new Top Jaw stronger than titanium and 4 times the strength of the previous jaw, and will be available on new code CBR1041. Our new generation Biopsy Punch is the latest evolution in our Gynaecology range…
Read MoreThe Beauty is in the Evolution of our Award Winning Gynaecology Range
As a result of the continued success of our Single-use instruments and following praise from a global audience, we have continued to expand our award winning Gynaecology range. After picking up the HCA UK National Innovation Award 2017 and most recently the 2017 MediWales “Partnership with the NHS” Award our multi-award winning LLETZlearn® Training Simulator…
Read More2017 MediWales Innovation Awards Winners – ’Partnership with the NHS’
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…
Read MoreA New Horizon for Colposcopy Training: LLETZlearn® Training Simulator
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…
Read MoreBSCCP Success
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…
Read MoreLLETZlearn® Colposcopy Training Simulator – Professor Albert Singer
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.
Read MoreSterile Single-use Cervical Rotating Biopsy Punch Featuring Low Profile Jaw – The beauty is in the evolution
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…
Read MoreIf at First You Don’t Succeed… Innovate
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…
Read MoreLatest LLETZLearn® News from Dr Theodora Pepera
Delighted to hear of the use of our LLETZLearn® from Dr Theodora Pepera, Consultant Obstetrician, Gynaecologist & Colposcopist. “I am very excited to share the first picture of my inaugural advanced colposcopy workshop, only made possible by the LLETZLearn® device. Here it is being used by Joyce Aburam, Deputy Lead Nurse Colposcopist at Guys &…
Read MoreBenefits of the LLETZlearn® Colposcopy Training Simulator
Tyira Siddiq, Consultant Gynaecologist, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, discusses the benefits of the LLETZlearn® Colposcopy Training Simulator for trainees.
Read MoreNEW Single-use Desjardin Forceps
Listen to DTR Medical’s Managing Director, Andrew Davidson discuss the benefits of the new Desjardin Forceps, commonly used in Gynaecology procedures.
Read MoreInterview with Mr Nick Myerson, Bradford Teaching Hospital
Mr Nick Myerson of Bradford Teaching Hospital talks to us about the LLETZlearn Training Simulator, “The benefits of the Training Simulator are potentially huge”.
Read MoreInterview with Dr Grainne Flannelly – Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist
Watch our interview with Dr Grainne Flannelly, a Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist at the National Maternity Hospital, Dublin. Grainne shared her thoughts on our new LLETZlearn© Training Simulator, saying “the potential of the simulator is the trainee colposcopist can become much more confident and comfortable in a non-threatening environment; learn the manual dexterity skills before they approach a patient”.
Read MoreInterview with Miss Deirdre Lyons, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Miss Deirdre Lyons, Consultant Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and Lead Colposcopist at Imperial College London gave us an interview to share her thoughts on our New LLETZlearn© Training Simulator claiming, “The major benefit is that this is an authentic training simulator for cervical treatments ”.
Read MoreInterview with Dr Theodora Pepera, Consultant Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and Colposcopist
Dr Theodora Pepera, Consultant Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and Colposcopist at St George’s Foundation Trust Hospital London and an accredited Colposcopist and Colposcopy trainer by the British Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology gave us an interview to share her thoughts on our New Desjardins Forceps claiming “These will be my choice of preference for Endo Cervical…
Read MoreLLETZlearn© – Practical Training in Colposcopy
Practical Training Course in LLETZ / LEEP The Portland Hospital Main Entrance 205/209 Great Portland Street London W1W 5AH Next course will be held at The Portland Hospital on Saturday 7th May 2016 6 places available Tel: +44 (0)7710 129 370 Email: lletzlearn@gmail.com This is a practical course where colposcopy trainees including Doctors & nurse…
Read MorePreventing Cervical Cancer in Ghana
Interview by the BBC on Dr Pepera and others on their work in Ghana Helping lead the fight against Cervical Cancer, the main cancer-related killer of women in the world, Dr Theodora Pepera, Consultant Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and Colposcopist has been sharing her knowledge and expertise with Nurses and Doctors in her home country, Ghana, to…
Read MoreBSCCP Overseas Scholarship awarded to Dr Theodora Pepera to enable Colposcopy Training for Nurses and Doctors in Ghana
DTR Medical are pleased to hear that Dr Theodora Pepera, Consultant Gynaecologist at St George’s Hospital NHS Trust, has been awarded a BSCCP overseas scholarship to enable Colposcopy Training for Nurses and Doctors in Ghana. The project aims to roll out a colposcopy training programme across Ghana with theoretical and practical training in colposcopy…
Read MoreDTR Medical to attend the 2015 Annual Scientific Meeting of the BSCCP
DTR Medical are delighted to be part of this years’ BSCCP meeting which is taking place at the East Midlands Conference Centre April 15-17th. The meeting will provide an excellent opportunity to showcase the high quality Gynaecology instruments, which now include LLETZ Loops and Balls. The range is complementary to the Rotating Cervical Biopsy Punch, which provides a cost effective…
Read MoreLLETZlearn© Success
DTR Medical were thrilled to support the LLETZlearn© colposcopy training course at The Portland Hospital for Women & Children this weekend. The practical LLETZlearn© training course gives colposcopy trainees an opportunity to practise their technique of LLETZ using the LLETZlearn© model that was developed by Sister Anna Barbour. The day was a huge success with new…
Read MoreDTR Medical Support LLETZlearn©
DTR Medical are proud to support the aims of LLETZlearn© to improve education in colposcopy and we are delighted to be able to support the production of the video to promote the scheme and suture training. DTR Medical Support LLETZlearn© For more information please visit their website.
Read MoreClinicians welcome high quality single-use cervical biopsy punch at IFCPC 2014
DTR Medical would like to thank all delegates who visited our stand at the 15th World Congress for Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy (IFCPC 2014) in London. Gathering from around the world delegates joined a list of world renowned speakers sharing international knowledge and experience, dealing with core issues in cervical pathology and colposcopy. Proud supporters of…
Read MoreRotating cervical biopsy punch delivers better bite
Coming soon to DTR Medical’s extensive gynaecological range is the Rotating Cervical Biopsy Punch. Designed for single-use eliminating cross contamination Metal jaw ensures a sharp, clean cut Rotating head provides easier positioning and better visibility Sample size suitable for most Stainless steel shaft ensures precise action Useful for increased HVP testing demands Cost effective with no…
Read MoreHigh quality, affordable, single-use cervical biopsy punch
Soon to be available, DTR Medical’s high quality, cost effective cervical biopsy punch is customised to surgeons’ specifications. The company was approached by clinicians concerned with the risks of cross contamination when reusing hard-to-clean instruments on patients undergoing cervical cancer biopsies. Consulted surgeons wanted a sterile single-use instrument with a rotating jaw, providing first time…
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