Medical Equipment News

Midmark Corporation, a supplier of quality healthcare products including power and manual examination tables, autoclaves and sterilizers, casework, lighting, seating, electrocardiograms and dental operatories, has purchased a minority stake in Janak Healthcare, a Mumbai-based medical equipment manufacturer.

Janek Healthcare, established in 1951, is a leading manufacturer of hospital beds and medical furniture, such as examination tables used by doctors and veterinarians, and sterilizers used in dentists' offices.

This purchase is Midmark’s first global partnership of the kind. Janek Healthcare plans to utilize these funds to extend its current product line. Both Midmark and Janak are national, family-owned corporations that manufacture products for the medical furniture market segment.

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DRE Veterinary — a premier supplier of veterinary surgery equipment — recently unveiled the DRE VSE Series, a line of surgical and exam tables. All DRE VSE Series tables are economically-priced and come with a variety of features and capabilities needed by veterinarians and veterinary surgeons.

“DRE VSE Series tables are perfect for cost-conscious veterinarians who don’t want to forego features or dependability,” says Jim Evans, Division Manager of DRE Veterinary. “Each table in the DRE VSE Series is crafted to effectively perform essential operations, and can be adapted for a variety of surgical and examination procedures.”

DRE VSE 2050 Series veterinary surgery tables support up to 400 pounds, are designed for operating ease and have a tilt-top mechanism. Veterinary surgeons can choose between three configurations: The DRE VSE 2050-EL electric surgery table, which lowers to 12” and raises to 44”; the DRE VSE 2050 electric surgery table, which lowers to 19” and raises to 42”; and the DRE VSE 2050-HL hydraulic foot pump surgery table, which lowers to 19” and raises to 44”.

Economically-priced DRE VSE 2000 and DRE VSE 2000FT surgery tables have hydraulic lift mechanisms and are perfect for a variety of surgical and examination procedures. They lower to 29” and raise to 37”, lock in any position, and feature a heavy-duty, large-diameter base that revolves 360°.

DRE VSE 2150 Series veterinary exam tables are sturdy, dependable and lift up to 400 pounds. They feature three full extension drawers and a large cabinet with one adjustable shelf. They are available in a variety of tops and lengths, and measure 36” in height.

The DRE VSE 2200-42DE weigh/exam table supports up to 400 pounds and features a flush stainless steel top. It comes with a precise scale that includes a metric conversion display, a motion weight average function and a positive overload stop. It also features four full extension drawers and a large cabinet, measures 42” in length and 24” in width, and is 36” tall.

Sturdy, dependable DRE VSE 2250 Series veterinary exam tables lift up to 400 pounds. They feature large knee space, four full extension drawers and a large cabinet. Veterinarians can choose from a variety of tops and lengths, and can purchase DRE VSE 2250 Series tables with an optional waste push-thru flap in the cabinet door.

The DRE VSE 2300 battery-pack multipurpose transporter provides extra versatility and is great for emergency surgery, treatment and preparatory procedures. It lifts up to 450 pounds, is constructed of seven-gauge steel, and features 3”, two-position locking casters.

With its smooth lifting and lowering function, the DRE VSE 2350 electric exam table lowers to 12” and raises to 37”. It can lift up to 300 pounds and has a 22” x 44” stainless steel top. Its frame is constructed of seven-gauge steel, and DRE Veterinary furnishes it with a duplex electric outlet, floor levelers and tie downs.

Each DRE VSE Series table includes a five-year warranty, while some table components—such as motors, actuators, hydraulic pumps and scales—have warranties of different lengths. Veterinarians and veterinary surgeons can learn complete details and view images of each table at www.dreveterinary.com.

In addition to DRE VSE Series veterinary surgery and exam tables, DRE Veterinary sells DRE WVT Series veterinary wet tables and DRE GVT Series veterinary grooming tables. DRE Veterinary’s product lineup also includes the DRE Premier Veterinary Anesthesia Machine, the DRE Vision Excel Surgery Light System, and the DRE ASG-120Vet Electrosurgical Generator.

About DRE Veterinary

DRE Veterinary provides a combination of new and professionally refurbished or used medical equipment to veterinarians, veterinary surgery centers, research facilities, universities and technical schools. For the second consecutive year, DRE—DRE Veterinary’s parent company—has been named by Business First of Louisville as one of the 50 fastest growing businesses in Greater Louisville. Business First of Louisville also selected DRE as a Company of the Year.

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DRE, Inc. — recently named as a Company of the Year by Business First of Louisville — now sells professionally refurbished endoscopy equipment. DRE’s economically-priced endoscopy equipment includes an all-in-one Stryker Endoscopy Tower that provides visualization and documentation of endoscopy procedures.The Stryker Endoscopy Tower is an endoscopy system that includes a Stryker Endoscopy SDC Pro 2 Digital Capture Unit, Stryker 988 3 CHIP Digital Camera, Stryker X-6000 Xenon Light Source and Stryker Hi-Flow Digital Insufflator. The complete system also includes a durable mobile cart and the physician’s choice of a tube-based or flat screen monitor.

DRE sells the Stryker Endoscopy Tower with a variety of options, including a Stryker Shaver System for arthroscopy, a new DRE-brand electrocautery unit for urological procedures, and a wide selection of autoclavable rigid scopes designed for a variety of procedures.

“Healthcare facilities throughout the world can rely on DRE for dependable, professionally refurbished endoscopy equipment that costs significantly less than products sold by the manufacturer,” says Chris Padgett, Manager of DRE’s International Division. “Physicians can purchase the Stryker Endoscopy Tower from DRE with every component needed for endoscopy visualization and documentation procedures.”

DRE sells each component of the Stryker Endoscopy Tower separately — this includes the Endoscopy SDC Pro 2 Digital Capture Unit, 988 3 CHIP Digital Camera, X-6000 Xenon Light Source and Hi-Flow Digital Insufflator. Physicians can visit www.dremed.com for more information about DRE’s endoscopy product lineup.

The Stryker Endoscopy 988 3 CHIP Digital Camera is the standard for capturing crystal clear digital video of endoscopic applications. It features multiple digital and analog outputs, and is intuitive enough for use in laparoscopic, arthroscopic, ENT and urology procedures.

The high performance Stryker Endoscopy X-6000 Light Source integrates with Stryker Endoscopy medical video cameras. It dependably illuminates the surgical site across every endoscopy application. And with the proper light cable and adapters, physicians can connect the X-6000 to any flexible or rigid endoscope.

The Stryker Endoscopy SDC Pro 2 Digital Capture Unit provides easy-to-use, state-of-the-art digital documentation. It stores PC-compatible, high quality digital images and videos, and seamlessly integrates into the normal operating room workflow. It also features an infrared remote control and a camera button interface.

DRE’s selection of insufflators includes the Stryker 40L, Stryker 30L and Stryker 16L. The 40L is designed for today’s dynamic endoscopy environment, and provides enhanced safety and dependability.

In addition to professionally refurbished endoscopy equipment, DRE sells a variety of new and refurbished medical and surgical equipment. DRE’s exclusive brand of equipment includes the DRE Waveline Plus Vital Signs Monitor, the DRE Integra SP II MRI-Compatible Anesthesia Workstation and the DRE Maxx Luxx II Operating Room Lighting System.

About DRE, Inc. DRE is a premier supplies of operating room and medical equipment. DRE provides a combination of new and professionally refurbished or used medical equipment to industry professionals around the globe. For the second consecutive year, Business First of Louisville has named DRE one of the 50 fastest growing businesses in the Greater Louisville area. Business First of Louisville also named DRE as a Company of the Year.

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