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New Zealands leading supplierfor Hospitals, Private Surgeries,

GPs, Medical Centres & First Aid

For all enquiriesfreephone 0800 AMTECH


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Order all your medical needs online at www.amtech.co.nz Order by phone and fax - call free on 0800 268 324 or fax free on 0800 000 821

PRICES APPLIED ONLY MAR 2014, ALL PRICES EXCLUDE GST

inside+ Infection Control Products

+ Resuscitation/Oxygen Supplies

+ First Aid Kits

+ Gold End Instruments

+ IV Stands

+ Pulse Oximetry

+ Medical Tables/Trolleys

+ HeartSine Defibrillators

Not many people realise the significance

of the dangers of a mercury spill, but

one medical centre in South Auckland

experienced an unfortunate incident.

The nurses were at their duties on that

September morning, and the waiting triage

room, was very full and busy as usual. In

a rare, and unusual incident, the mercury

Sphyg unit on a stand somehow leaked,

mercury spilt over the polished floor and

right into a high traffic area. Staff knew

immediately that this was an event that had

to be managed professionally and carefully,

and a quick call to the Fire Service provided

a level of support, advice and service that

proved very valuable.

Staff mentioned its not so much the mercury,its the vapour that is dangerous. Indeed

the Fire Service monitors revealed a mercury

vapour level, that was 4 times higher than

the publically acceptable level. The complete

clinic was closed .

The Fire Service sealed the contaminated

area, brought in breathing apparatus and

body scanners and scanned both patients

and nurses, took away contaminated

clothing and shoes. All people in the close

vicinity had to also have blood tests taken toestablish blood mercury levels which were

again repeated 3 months later.

This has been a huge financial cost to the

clinic. A typical Sphyg includes around less

than a tablespoon of mercury but its where

else it goes that is more dangerous. Ministry

of Health guidelines state that liquid Mercury

is not readily absorbed through skin, but

it does vaporise at room temperature and

inhalation of this airborne vapour can be

harmful to human health.

By the time that we had finished our

clean up, which included the disposal

of all mercury sphygs, plus we had a

deep clean which had to be carried

out by an accredited specialist cleaner

within the premises, it proved not

only a major distraction, but certainly

something that proved to be a huge

learning experience. Medical and Health

Professionals generally understand that

some doctors still prefer to use mercury

Sphyg, but if they and patients knew

the dangers to society, there would be

a significant shift away from this way

of thinking.Amtech Medical is honoured to have

received this story directly from the clinic

involved, and in the interests of safety and

well being, we have included this story in

our March medinews. If any clinics would

like to know about Amtech Medicals

range of Mercury Free Blood Pressure

Products, we will be very glad to offer

them our range. Amongst them is the

German Riester products, which provide

high accuracy and are well priced. If youwould like a price, please call us on 0800

268324 straight away!

At the request of the clinic, we have

withheld the name of the clinic, but the

Charge Nurse is able to talk in more detail

to anyone interested in accessing a greater

knowledge of this incident.

Please ask [email protected] for

more information on this.

Mercury Spill Poses Danger

Welcome to this issue of Medinews, our ever growing

and popular newsletter, which we produce monthly

for our wide and varied medical client base. This

issue sees a significant shift in design style, and after

thinking long and hard, and getting input from some

of our valued advisors, we have moved to this new

square shape and style of publication.

This month, we have brought you an interesting

range of products and put some real focus on

equipment. Our range of equipment products is very

exhaustive, and we would like to welcome our two

new suppliers, now officially represented by Amtech

Medical. Mirage Propulse Ear Health are now solely

represented in NZ by Amtech, and also Askir Suction

which is manufactured by a company in Italy called

CAMI. Both of these manufacturers historically have

had trading relationships with Hallmark Surgical and

In an amicable agreement, the agency

was taken over by Amtech, and stock held by

Hallmark has been taken over by us as well. We

would like to welcome these new suppliers to our

company, and look forward to a long and successful

distribution relationship.We have also given some space at the back of

this book to talk about our reporting ability. Our

organisation makes available to interested customers

some very effective reporting tools, so that clinics can

more easily understand the usage profiles and high

volume products that they purchase. We can offer

these reports as hard data, or alternatively as graphed

information. I invite you to read our National Sales

Manager comments, so that you can see for yourself

how this can be effective for you.(see this on p12)

To all our valued clients, thank you for your supportand if you would like to consider purchasing from

Amtech Medical, and you havent so far, then I

personally welcome your call.

Call me anytime for anything medical!

Jeremy Anderson

Marketing Manager

Note from the Editor


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Trolleys

Code Item Price

E309 Ergosol Trolley Powder Coated, with twoshelves, 1 drawer, 490mmW x 490mmD x900mmH, 75 casters

$395

Code Item Price

E284 Ergosol Trolley Stainless Steel - 2 shelveswith rails on 3 sides, 1 drawer, 520mm widex 520mm deep

$498

Managers CommentIts not easy to ind a manufacturer of competitive

trolleys that have features like these at affordableprices. Things I look for are easy slide drawers, andeasy glide castors, and these two trolleys have just

that. If you dont like them, money back guarantee!

You cant lose!


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PROPULSE NG EAR IRRIGATORThe Propulse NG sets new standards in ear irrigation.

Its patented and unique features create an ear cleansing

system that is very safe, convenient and patient-friendly.

The new QrX single use tips make it the most operator friendly

design available and also eliminate any risk of cross infection.

Unique pulsing water delivery for fast, effective

cerumen removal Adjustable water pressure for complete control and safety

Footswitch activated for hands free use

Rechargeable and mains power supplied for mobile use

Single use quick release tips for ease of use and infectioncontrol advantages

Code Item Qty

DI758 Propulse Cleaning Tablets Pack 200

DI764 ProStainless steel small cup, which fits below the earand catches overflow liquid when ear syringing is in progress.Autoclaveable.pulse Cleaning Tablets

Each

DI766 Propul se Je t Tips to suit Propulse NG I rr igator - grey Pa ck 10

Propulse Cleaning Tablets

research proven to clean

and decontaminate in

only ten minutes

Ear care should not be a

blind procedure, see clearly

into the auditory canal with

the Propulse Headlamp

Disposable One - Use Jet

Tips use one per patient

100 tips per surgery box

PROPULSE ACCESSORIES

View our video on our websitetype in propulse video into the

search function

Managers CommentWe are seeing a new level of interest in Partners ofClinical practises seeing what new and interestingservices they can offer, to enchance patient nunbersand revenue streams. This device offers just that,allows you to offer more in-clinic support with revenueand patient satisfaction being a fullling reward!

Code Item Normally Special Price

DI323 Propulse NG Ear Irrigator - complete with 10 x tips,footswitch and Noots tank

$850 $595


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Code Item PriceDI417 Aspiret Suction Unit - 230volts mai ns powered

15 litre per minute capacity$375

Technical Specifications

Model - AspiretPower Feeding - 230V - 50HzMaximum Vacuum (adjustable)-0.75 Bar/-75kPa/-563mmHgMax free air flow rate - 15L/minPower consumption - 184VAIntermittent duty cycle at 35deg Cand 110% - 20 ON / 40 OFFWeight - Lb4.83 Kg2.20

Code Item PriceDI386 Askir 30 Suction Pump - 40 litre

per minute - 230v mains powered$695

ASKIR 30 SUCTION PUMPTechnical Specifications

Model - Askir 30Power Feeding - 230V - 50HzMaximum Vacuum (adjustable) --0.80 Bar/-80kPa/-600mmHgMax free air flow rate - 40L/minPower consumption - 107VAIntermittent duty cycle at 35deg Cand 110% - 120 ON / 60 OFFWeight - Lb7.91 Kg3.60

ASKIR SUCTION PUMPTechnical Specifications

Model - Askir 30 12VPower Feeding - 12V DC/230vMaximum Vacuum (adjustable)-0.75 Bar/-75kPa/-563mmHgMax free air flow rate - 16L/min

Intermittent duty cycle at 35deg Cand 110% - Non-stop operationWeight - Lb10.76 Kg4.90

Code Item Price

DI381 (230v mains, 12 volt, battery powered) $895

ASKIR SUCTION UNIT

Code Item PriceDI2099 Hospivac 350 Aspirator Cami Suction

Unit 60l per minute$929

The AskirAspirators from Italy

are ideal for Specialist Clinics and General Practicebeing very quiet and compact. The variable suction

control gives you full control of the suction strength.

Covering all requirements such as Ear and Nasal suctioning,Wound suctioning, Haemorrhoid Banding and smoke

evacuation. All components are reusable and thereplacement accessories are readily available.

The Italian manufactured range of Askir Aspiratorsfills your need for a variety of functions and procedures.

The benefits of Askir include:

Attractive, modern easy-to-clean stylingVery quiet operation

Adjustable vacuum control for suction strengthCompact size

2 year warranty

HOSPIVAC 350SUCTION UNITNew Hospvac 350 has beendesigned for professionalaspiration of bodily fluids, gases,tissues or bones of the patient

during or after surgery.


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References1. Dharma. H. et al. An open, prospective, randomised, comparative volunteer trial to

compare the performance of silicone adhesive dressings, Mepilex Border. Data on File

Report; November 201, report OR-DOF 0202. Dharma.H. et al. An open, prospective, randomised, comparative volunteer trial to

compare the performance of silicone adhesive dressings. BiatainT Silicone. Data on FileReport, December 2011, report OR-DOF 021.

3. Hussein.D. Results from a multi-centre, non-comparative clinical in market evaluationof ALLEVYN Gentle Border dressing and from Open, prospective randomised, withinvolunteer comparison of Dakota and Mepilex Border in terms of showerproof and use onawkward areas. Data on file Report; August 2010, report OR-DOF 011

4. Roberts.S. Simulated wound model testing of ALLEVYN Life and Mepilex Border. Data onFile Report; June 2012: report DS/12/129/DOF

5. Roberts.S. Simulated wound model testing of ALLEVYN Life and Mepilex Border. Data onFile Report; June 2012: report DS/12/130/DOF

6. Roberts.S. Odour reducing properties of ALLEVYN Life. Data on File Report; June 2012:report DS/12/127/DOF

7. Roberts.S. Impact protection properties of ALLEVYN Life, Mepilex Border and BiatainSilicone. Data on File Repor t; June 2012: report DS/12/185/DOF

Trademark of Smith & Nephew SN10532 (12/12)

Bring your wound care patientsout of hiding with ALLEVYN Life

Ordering ALLEVYN Life

Code Dimensions (cm) Carton

66801067 Small - 10.3cm x 10.3cm 10

66801068 Medium - 12.9cm x 12.9cm 10

66801069 Large - 15.4cm x 15.4cm 10

66801070 Extra Large - 21cm x 21cm 10

SecurityNormal everyday activities can sometimes challenge the retention of

dressings. This can result in discomfort for patients and may impactquality of life.

The unique ALLEVYN Life quadrilobe shape and wide border is designedto fit the contours of the human body so it conforms securely, and allowspatients to shower.1-3

With ALLEVYN Life: patients can feel secure that their dressing fitstheir shape and stays in place.

DiscretionVisible exudate may cause anxiety and sometimes stigma for the patientas they go about their daily routine, and may result in premature dressingchanges.

ALLEVYN Lifes masking layer minimises the visual impact of exudate.4

Patients can feel confident that their dressing may not attract thenegative attention of others.

Confidence Dressing odour, leakage or fear of leakage can make patients anxious,

self-conscious and embarrassed, affecting the way they l ive their lives.

In addition to its hydrocellular foam layer, ALLEVYN Life has a hyper-absorber lock away core that provides:

Excellent fluid locking under pressure5

Peace of mind leakage prevention5

Common wound odour absorptionwhen tested in-vitro onrepresentative compounds6

Patients can feel confident to socialise and interact with otherswithout the fear of leakage.

ProtectionFear of pain and trauma as a result of knocking or bumping their wound,for example while dressing or shopping, can restr ict patients everydayactivities.

ALLEVYN Lifes multi-layered design (hydrocellular foam, hyper-absorberlock away core and masking layer) provides cushioning and helps todisperse pressure.7

Patients can feel comforted that they are cushioned againsteveryday trauma.

Helpful change indicator

Patients can: take control and understand more about their

dressing changes

avoid unnecessary dressing changes and wastage

feel confident in the look of the dressing due to the

masking layer

No border coverage dressing can remain in placewith exudate masked

50% border coverage consider changing dressing

75% border coverage change dressing


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Transparent plus absorbent for optimal clinicalperformance and wear time.

Easy monitoring of the wound, exudate and periwound skin

May eliminate unnecessary dressing changes

Eliminates hydrocolloid-related odour

No dressing breakdown in the wound

Barrier to external contaminants*

Better fluid management and wear time

Suggested Applications:

Partial and full thickness dermal ulcers Pressure ulcers

Abrasions, superficial wounds,

donor sites and skin tears

Clean closed approximated

surgical sites and laparoscopic incisions

Code Item Price

WC109 3M Tegaderm Clear Absorbent Acrylic Dressing7.6x9.5cm 90800 Box 5

$38.00

WC116 3M Tegaderm Clear Absorbent Acrylic Dressing11.1cm x 12.7cm 90801 Box 5

$55.00

3M TEGADERM ABSORBENT DRESSINGS

Managers Comment

As a special promotion during March, we have beenable to negotiate an even more attractive price on thesepopular 3M dressings. They represent great purchasingopportunities where you are able to get a high techdressing at a very special price

3M TEGADERM FILM DRESSINGS(FILM ONLY AND FILM + PAD)

Code Item (FILM ONLY) Price

WC715 Tegaderm Film Sterile Dressing 6 x 7cm Box 100 $46.00

WC716 Tegaderm Film Sterile Dressing 10 x 12cm Box 50 $59.00

Code Item Sold As Price

WC721 Te gade rm + Pad Ste ri le Dre ssing 6 x 10cm Box 50 $64.50

WC722 Te gade rm + Pad Ste ri le Dre ssing 9 x 10cm Box 25 $59.00

WC720 Tegaderm + Pad Sterile Dressing 5 x 7cm Box 50 $49.00

WC723 Tegaderm + Pad Sterile Dressing 9cm x 15cm Box 25 $66.00

WC724 Tegadern + Pad Sterile Dressing 9cm x 20cm Box 25 $99.00

* Laboratory testing

has proven 3M Tegaderm

and Tegaderm HP Transparent

Dressings provide a viral

(HIV-1 and HBV) barrier while

dressings remain intact

without leakage.

Dressing pad size given

and then overall

dressing size.

Suggested Applications:

Post-surgical dressings especially on areas

where swelling or movement is expected

Superficial and partial thickness wounds

Lacerations, abrasions and burns

Light to moderately draining wounds


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Cohesive Lite Bandage Tubifast

Eurofarm Antibacterial Silver Dressing

Cohesive Bandages

MONTHLY SP ECIALS

Code Item Price

WC762 Eurofarm Silvermed 10x10cmwithout Adhesive Border - Box 5 $19.50

WC774 Eurofarm Silvermed 5x5cm- Box 25 $39.95

Silvermed is a dressing combining the advanced moist wound healing technologies with silver.

The healing process of Silvermed arise from the modifications that silver ions determine on the

proteins of bacterial cells. These alterations allow the rapid lyses of pathogens and speed up

the wound process healing leading to shorter hospital stays and relevant costs:

FEATURES:

Silvermed acts as antibacterial - the silver is hydro-activated in a controlled manner bythe exudates. Silver ions are released in accordance to the level of exudates and of

bacterial burden of the wound Creates the moist wound environment - ideal for fast healing Provides an effective barrier to bacterial penetration - preventing infections on wound site. Does not adhere on the wound - dressing changes are atraumatic

Code Item Strips per Envelope Box Qty Price Each Box

WC834 Eurofarm Eurosuture Strips 3 x 75mm 5 50 Envelopes $43.83




EurosutureEUROSUTURE is a sterile skin closure strip manufactured in a thin, high strength

polymeric non-woven, coated with hypoallergenic adhesive.

EUROSUTURE strips are used in place of primary closure of linear and scarring is minimised*.

EUROSUTURE therefore, is ideal for use following cosmetic procedures and on children

and the elderly. Moreover EUROSUTURE may be used as an adjunct to sutures to support

wound closure after suturing, and are routinely used to support wound margins after early

suture removal to prevent needle and puncture scars. EUROSUTURE wound closure strips

are easy to apply. Their unique rounded ends resistcurl and premature lifting.

Code Size Bulk Qty Pricefor 12 pces

B445B 5cm - Blue 12 $21.00

B446MC 7.5cm Multicoloured

12 $23.40

B447T 10cm - Tan 12 $46.20

Code Volume Normal Price Price Ea

B471 6cm x 4m $6.64 $4.20

B472 8cm x 4cm $8.43 $4.50

Benefits of TubifastTM

2-Way Stretch;

TubifastTM2-Way Stretch

holds dressings securelywithout constriction or

compression

Code Colour Size Price Sui table for:

B133 Blue 7.5cmx10m $34.85 Large Limbs

B118 Green 5cmx10m $28.95 Small & Medium

B134 Yellow 10.75cmx10m $56.10 X-Large Limbs

B151 Red 3.5cmx10m $25.15 Small Limbs

B152 Purple 20cmx10m $74.65 Adult Trunks

Eurolasto Lite is an

extremely light elastic

cohesive bandage. It is

made of cotton, viscose

and polyamide.

The Amtech range of

cohesive bandages

is a lightweight

permanent elastic

adhesive support

bandage used for

support and

compression applications.


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Single use disposable lancet 3 adjustable depth settings

Easy handling and disposal

Special cut and diameter of

the needle to minimise pain

Code Item Price Each

DI216 Accu-Chek Safe-T-Pro PlusLancets - Box 200

$59.90

ACCU-CHEK SAFE-T-PRO LANCETS

DYNAREX


SH345 Dynarex Lancet Sensilance Box of 100 26G $26


DI318 Roche Combur 6 Urinalysis TestStrips - Box 50

$22.50

ROCHE COMBUR 6 URINALYSIS

DIAGNOSTIC CONSUMABLES

VAGINAL SPECULUM

VAGINAL SPECULUM

Code Volume Price Each

TP160 113gr Tube $10.92

LUBRICATION JELLY

Code Volume Normally Price

DI600 Box of 25 $49.00 $29.00

DI601 Box of 25 $49.00 $29.00

DI602 Box of 25 $49.00 $29.00

Code Volume Price Each

DI322 Box of 24 $75.00DI300 Box of 24 $75.00

DI486 Box of 19 $75.00

BUY 4TUBES

$20

This reliable product, is manufactured

by Dynarex. These lancets have a

tri bevel tip, for virtually painless

sampling. Needle automatically

retracts. Use for capillary bloodsamples. There is no lancing device

reuqired. Easy tear open box, and a

reliable and high quality product.

This reliable product, manufactured by Roche, provides

Test strips for visual reading. Proven reliability and

convenience in urinalysis screening and monitoring.

Combur 6 Strips tests blood, glucose, leucosites,

nitrates, protein, urobillogen. At first glance all urine

test strips look the same.

Dynarex lubrication, provides a new look and a

new feel. This product is Water soluble. Use of

this product Eliminates spotting and streaking,

ensuring water sheets off instruments, leaving

them dry. Provides lubrication for instruments,

and therefore facilitates smooth articulation

of delicate instruments and sliding surfaces.

Enhances and protects the internal parts of

the handpiece.

Platinum Vaginal Speculum

Disposable (to suit corded light

source)

Buy 2 Boxesand get 1moreFREE(you can specify

S, M or L)

THIS MONTH$29.95SAVE 48%


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What are Latex Gloves?First and foremost, you need to protect you. Whenyoure handling dangerous substances, a well-fitted,good quality glove can be your first line of defenceagainst any harmful liquids, or infection. Althoughthere are no directly known statistics, there is littledoubt: Disposable gloves have saved the lives ofthose who have worn them.

Next, consider those who are being protectedfrom you; your germs or a couple of moleculesof your blood from a small wound. If you preparefood for others or work with items that will beinserted into other peoples bodies, you probablyalready understand how important gloves arein reducing the transmission of bacteria. Justremember to wash and dry your hands beforeputting on a new set of latex gloves. And usea new set of gloves if you touch your own skinor hair or if you contaminate your gloves in anyother way.

Finally, consider the greater society that youlive in. Gloves serve society in very powerfulways. Disease prevention, yes, but even more;they enable caregivers to assist in areas and insituations where they would be at risk withoutthe protection that gloves offer. Dont try to be ahero; wear the gloves.

Heres an interesting fact about gloves that youmight not have known: germs and bacteria cantravel through latex and all the other materialsthat gloves are made of; nitrile and the synthetics.

But it takes time for the bacteria from your handto work through the glove material, so changinggloves often helps reduce transmission of

infectious diseases. Change gloves often.

And Why Use Latex?

In many ways, latex is hard to beat. Latex isnatural rubber. Latex stretches like nothing else

and will instantly snap back to its original shape

and size. No other glove material can quite matchthis natural property of latex. A surgeon wearing

a proper set of latex gloves can forget that he iseven wearing them. If you need gloves that fitclose and conform exactly to the shape of your

hands, you should seriously consider using latexgloves.

If you are allergic to latex, you may need to

consider nitrile or synthetic gloves, but if you areone of the large majority who do not need toconsider latex allergies, dont be confused by all

the choices in glove materials: order latex gloveswith confidence.

And whats in a Latex Glove? Latex, of course. But

we are going to look a little deeper. What is latex?How is it formed? What additives are used?

Latex is secreted by rubber trees when their bark

is cut. The rubber sap is a natural bark repairmechanism that the rubber tree has. If the rubbersap is left exposed to the open air long enough,

the sap will harden and will eventually heal the

bark. In order to prevent the latex sap from

hardening, special thinning agents are added to

the sap soon after it is collected.

Rubber sap has been used to create latex products

for more than 100 years now, so chemical

engineers have learned to add phenols and other

chemical agents to the sap before it is heated in

vats so hand molds can be dipped into the liquid

rubber. If the gloves are to be tinted, the dyesare usually added as the liquid rubber compound

is being heated. Different manufacturers use

different chemicals, adhering to closely-guarded

formulae in order to achieve superior strength,

elasticity and opacity.

The hand molds, with the latex skins still

intact, are rinsed extensively in order to wash

out some of the chemical agents which are

designed to leach out as the latex cool-dries

on the molds. The rinsing also helps to reduce

the latex proteins which are responsible formost of the latex allergies.

The process is slightly different for powdered

gloves versus powder free gloves, but generally

the gloves are removed from the molds, then

sterilized (sometimes they are sterilized before

being removed, if the removal process is

automated) and packed in boxes for shipping.

This is what goes into making the latex glove!

Code Size Price Bulk Qty Buy in Cartonsof 10 and save

G1034 X Small $10.95 10 $9.95

G530 Small $10.95 10 $9.95

G535 Medium $10.95 10 $9.95

G540 Large $10.95 10 $9.95

Code Item Price Each Bulk Qty Buy in Cartonsof 10 and save

G500 Latex smal l $9.95 10 $8.95

G505 Latexmedium

$9.95 10 $8.95

G510 Latex large $9.95 10 $8.95

G515 Latex X large $9.95 10 $8.95

Code Item Price Each Bulk Qty Buy in Cartonsof 10 and save

G829 Latex small $10.95 10 $9.95

G831 Latex medium $10.95 10 $9.95

G832 Latex large $10.95 10 $9.95

Bastion Latex Gloves - Lightly Powdered Bastion Latex Gloves - Powder Free Premium Latex Gloves - Powder Free


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Order all your medical needs online at www.amtech.co.nz Order by phone and fax - call free on 0800 268 324 or fax free on 0800 000 821 PRICES APPLIED ONLY MAR 2014, ALL PRICES EXCLUDE GST

Code Item Special Buy in Cartonsof 10 and save

G700 Bastion Powder Free Blue Nitrile GlovesSmall Size - Box 100

$13.95 10 $11.50

G705 Bastion Powder Free Blue Nitrile GlovesMedium Size - Box 100

$13.95 10 $11.50

G710 Bastion Powder Free Blue Nitrile GlovesLarge Size - Box 100

$13.95 10 $11.50

Nitrile gloves have a reputation for not being asclosely-fitting as latex gloves. Nitrile (also knownas Synthetic Rubber) is generally not quite aselastic, nor as strong as latex and because they donot conform to the hand as tightly as latex, havenot been widely adopted for medical surgery.However, nitrile gloves are about 3 times morepuncture resistant than latex and this makes thenitrile glove an excellent candidate for ambulance

operators, health clinics, paramedics and very,very popular with dentists and dental hygenists.In fact, the Nitrile Exam Glove has become thede-facto standard for dentists worldwide sinceabout 1999.

For many reasons (not the least of which arethe patent licensing fees), nitrile gloves end upbeing somewhat more expensive than latex, butoften, cost is not an issue: nitrile gloves are almost

perfect for many applications.

Why use Nitrile Gloves

With so many other types of gloves available, whywould anyone want to use nitrile gloves?

Because nitrile butadiene rubber is very differentfrom natural (latex) rubber, thats why.

Nitrile gloves were at first heralded as a solutionto a growing minority of people who have

developed allergies to the latex proteins thataccompany latex gloves. But the truth is, nitrile

gloves are not suitable replacements for the latex

glove in some situations; the surgical operating

What are Nitrile Gloves?room may be one of those places. However,nitrile gloves ar eideal for environments where

puncture resistance is important and where

resistance to hydrocarbons is critical.

Nitrile gloves have a reputation for not fitting as

well as latex gloves. This reputation was earned

early in the development of the nitrile butadiene

formulae that are used to create the gloves and

this reputation was also formed before newermanufacturing processes have attentuated these

early problems. Amtech is pleased to say that

all our nitrile gloves are made with advanced

NBR formulae and processes that produce the

best possible fit for any nitrile glove, while also

maintaining superior resistance to oils, fuels and

solvents. There are some applications where

nitrile gloves are the only gloves that make sense.

Dentists prefer nitrile gloves because, along

with the reduced possibility of allergic reactions

for their patients, nitrile gloves offer superiorpuncture resistance; important when those evil-

looking little hooks that dentists love are being

handled. In this age of scary blood-borne diseases,

dentista are all too aware of the need to

protect themselves.

Whats in a Nitrile Glove?

Nitrile Butadiene Rubber, also known as

Buna-Nand more commonly known as

Synthetic Rubber.

There are trade names for nitrile rubber:Krynac, Europrene and Nipol are some of

the most common. Perhaps because of thelow startup production cost for nitrile rubber,it is produced mainly in Taiwan and China.Recently (2008), the European Union levieda very significant price-fixing tariff againstmost nitrile rubber producers, but this has notresulted in any significant price reductions forglove manufacturers.

Code Item Special Bulk Qty Buy in Cartonsof 10 and save

G140 Bastion Powder Free Blue NitrileGloves X Small Size - Box 100

$9.55 10 $8.65

G137 Bastion Powder Free Blue NitrileGloves Small Size - Box 100

$9.55 10 $8.65

G107 Bastion Powder Free Blue NitrileGloves Med Size - Box 100

$9.55 10 $8.65

G138 Bastion Powder Free Blue NitrileGloves Large Size - Box 100

$9.55 10 $8.65

Nitrile Soft TouchPowder Free White Gloves

Nitrile Soft TouchPowder Free Blue Gloves

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Experience Amtech Reporting forreal control of your Clinic SpendAmongst the many advantages thatAmtech Medical have is our level ofintelligent reporting for clients budgetaryand annualised spend. Tim Heath,National Sales Manager says It is criticalthat every clinic has a level of reporting

that is appropriate to their needs.Amtech care enough to sit down withtheir clients, and go through the budgetsand product category purchases withthem, and talk about where savings areor should be.

Tims take is We are an open dialoguecompany, and its important to be ableto analyse with your client, and find outwhat they want to achieve. Once I knowwhat they want to achieve, I will produce

an offer for them that will effectivelybe a management tool that will proveinvaluable

Often we area able to point up hugeinefficiencies in a clinics orderingprocesses, and make suggestions that

cut down labour, produce efficiencies,and offer a price or contract solution thatprovides confidence for the client.

The graphed report images show thedifferent reporting that we have. In factthis service has been so popular, wehave created the position of ReportingManager. Fletcher Suckling manages thisdepartment, and provides critical servicesto the National Sales Manager and team

of Sales Executives.

AIRPORT EXECUTIVE WELLNESS CENTREFor the month Ended 31 August 2013

WELLINGTON CENTRAL MEDICAL ROOMSFor the month Ended 31 December 2013

Managerial Visibility Provides Managerswith quick and easy visuals to make surethat the clinic is spending within allocated

budgets.

Projections - Make sure that your projectedspend matches your expected expense

schedule.

Cashflow -Allows you to make sure thatyou cash through your clinic is what youexpect your graphed purchases should be.

Transparency - We show you how it really is.

Our Reporting Software gives a level oftransparency that is intensely valuable. Whilesome companies might offer a contract as aformal lock you in arrangement, we preferto do our business with clients, on the basis oftrust, transparency, openness and clear visibilitythrough the entire period of our businessrelationship, and customers just love it!

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