MGE News

Welcome to our news page.

  MGE are Exhibiting at MEDICA 2008  
 


MGE will be exhibiting at MEDICA 2008 from 19th to 22nd November 2008 in Dusseldorf, Germany.

We will be in Hall 11, stand B67, and will be exhibiting our range of general, portable and thoracic suction units, pipeline regulators, and accessories.

We welcome you to visit our stand at any time throughout the show, however, if you would like to book an appointment, please contact us at marketing@mgelectric.co.uk
     
     
     
     
  Technical Update  
  Medical Device Directive (MDD)(93/42/EEC), which regulates the marketing and use of medical devices in Europe, is potentially being revised to state that all medical devices containing phthalates should be labelled as such from 2011. As DEHP (di-2-ethyl hexyl phthalate) is the dominant plasticizer used in PVC, this would therefore include any devices containing PVC components.

The revision to the directive has been proposed due to a concern over the phthalate’s effect on health. It is hoped that the implementation of a labeling system will help to phase out all medical equipment containing PVC products (especially with DEHP content), without imposing a ban on the substance.

For this reason, MGE have taken pre-emptive action and begun removing any PVC components, where possible, from our SAM range of suction units. Our PVC tubing, both internally and externally, has already been replaced with silicon tubing, and plans are underway for replacing the units’ fascia labels. It is intended that by the time this proposed directive is due to take effect, all new MGE SAM units will be PVC free.

For your information, spare part numbers and prices that relate to the tubing change from PVC to Silicon will remain the same.

If you would like further information, please feel free to contact me at marketing@mgelectric.co.uk
     
     
     
     
  New Water Seal Chest Drain  
 

MGE are pleased to offer a new Water Seal Chest Drain as an optional accessory to complement our range of Thoracic suction units. The water seal is fitted between the patient and the SAM thoracic unit, and provides a low resistance one-way valve that allows air and fluid to be pushed out of the pleural space by means of positive expiratory pressure, and prevents atmospheric air from being drawn back in.

Water Seal Chest Drains are fast becoming the product of choice for use after cardiac and thoracic
surgery, in A&E departments and medical wards. They are particularly suited for mediastinal drainage after surgery, where there might be a concern regarding the build up of fluid in the collection chamber.

MGE’s new Water Seal Chest Drains are disposable, and are supplied in packs of 10 at a base price of £260.00. For your records, the new part number for ordering is MSP1382.

For more information on the Water Seal Chest Drain, please contact me at

     
     
     
     
  NEW CARRY CASE FOR THE SAM 420  
 

A new grey carry case, designed to provide privacy and discretion to users of the SAM 420.

Following a request from one of our customers who specialises in the private and home-user medical markets, MGE have designed a new carry case for the SAM 420 portable suction unit.

Research has indicated that regular users of the SAM 420 in the community would like a new case to provide more discretion for the unit. The new grey carry case is designed to ‘disguise’ the SAM 420, helping to reduce its appearance as a piece of medical equipment. It provides total cover for the 420 and, in particular, prevents the collection vessel from being visible at all times and the front is easily detached and re-sealed as required.

Our new grey case has been manufactured to the same specifications and high standards as our existing green case and as with the current version, allows for the SAM 420 to be transported using the fixed carry handle or an adjustable shoulder strap.

Both carry bags can be purchased for new or existing SAM 420 units offering two choices depending on the individual needs and its intended use.

For additional information on the new SAM 420 carry case and the SAM range of suction units, please contact Sara Holloway on tel +44 (0)1206 842244 or by email at marketing@mgelectric.co.uk

     
     
     
     
  NEW TROLLEY FOR OPERATING THEATRE SUCTION  
  The high volume capacity theatre suction trolley from MGE now available as part of the SAM range.

Following customer requests and feedback from a prototype displayed at MEDICA 2005, this carousel style trolley has been specially designed for operating theatre use where large volumes of fluid require suction. Designed for use with the SAM 50 pipeline range of suction regulators, the system offers high flow, high vacuum performance providing maximum collection capacity whilst using the minimum of theatre space.

The flexible design supports most disposable liner systems and ensures the SAM 50 trolley can be used with 1, 2 or 3 litre collection vessels, connected in series, in any combination providing a total collection capacity of well over 30 litres. The ergonomic design has gone through stringent testing to provide the required functionality with ease of use for the operator and the robust trolley, mounted on anti-static casters and of modular steel construction can withstand the rigours of a theatre environment.

Also available is a low level SAM 50 trolley, fitted with a changeover valve, providing a collection capacity of up to 4 litres. Both trolley systems come complete with a SAM 50 suction regulator and connection hose with probe.

The new SAM 50 suction trolley demonstrating a collection capacity of 30 litres will be available to view at MEDICA 2006 in Dusseldorf from 15 to 18 November where MGE can be found in hall 11, stand B67.

For additional information or to receive details on MGE's SAM 50 theatre suction trolley and the SAM range, please contact Sara Holloway on tel +44 (0)1206 842244 or by email at sara.holloway@mgelectric.co.uk
     
     
     
     
 

Technical Update

Directive 2002/95/EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in EEE (RoHS)

MGE are pleased to confirm that we have fully investigated the implication of this directive on our medical products. MGE medical products are classed as category 8 under directive 2002/96/EC on waste electric and electronic equipment (WEEE). Category 8 products are out of the RoHS scope.

Should you want any further information please contact MGE via email here.
     
     
     
     
  New SAM Portable & Pipeline Datasheets  
 

MGE are currently redesigning our product datasheet range and are pleased to announce that we now have our new SAM Portable range and Pipeline datasheets available to all our customers.

The new datasheets include detailed product information, images and technical specifications for the SAM 420, 420LX, Hospy, 427 and the
SAM pipeline range with oxygen flowmeters.

Please contact us here if you would like any copies of these datasheets.

SAM Suction range datasheets and Thoracic datasheets are currently available also.
     
     
     
     
  Harley's Ltd and Standard Suppliers enjoy successful exhibitions
 
Harley's Ltd of Kenya attended the K.M.A Directorate 2006 in Eldoret, Kenya where they displayed a wide range of MGE suction units and literature.
 
     
 
Standard Suppliers attended the 26th Annual Conference - Pakistan Society of Anaesthesiologists in Karachi, Pakistan.