A single-use diathermy abbey needle that helps surgeons improve performance and outcomes during a range of procedures will be unveiled at Medica by the UK company, Single Use Surgical.

The needle helps improve improves visibility at the surgical site during submucosal diathermy (SMD), turbinectomy and breast surgery. It offers a combination of precise cauterisation and targeted suction helping to remove surgically generated smoke and reduce the risks associated with reprocessing a reusable monopolar device.

Single Use Surgical is based Cardiff and prides itself on identifying difficult-to-clean surgical equipment and offering high quality, alternative single use solutions. The company was established in 2001 as a direct response to UK hospitals’ concern over cleaning practices involving fine lumen instruments, and how it posed a high risk of cross contamination between patients.

Since then, the company has developed a range of high quality and specialist single-use suctions capturing the same look, feel and functionality as the reusable equivalent.

Export Manager, Michael Denver, said: “The launch of this pioneering device means there is no need for separate suction. This prevents crowding the surgical site in smaller, harder to reach areas. It also offers targeted and effective smoke extraction and being single-use, means it reduces the risks associated with cross contamination and unintentional patient burns from damaged insulation.”

Medica 2017 is taking place from 13-16 November. Throughout the show Single Use surgical will be located in hall 16 stand 16 F42.