Vernacare Launches New Vernatray
The New Vernatray
Replace plastic and stainless steel trays
Vernacare launches new anaesthetic medication safety tray at AfPP - Stand no M53
A new single-use anaesthetic medication safety tray - designed by theatre staff for theatre staff to reduce the risk of operating theatre error - will be officially launched at AfPP.
The Vernatray, pioneered by medical products manufacturer Vernacare, has individual channels to ensure the correct alignment of syringes and has a separate storage area for ampoules and sharps.
It is intended to replace plastic and stainless steel trays where the medication is stored in one single compartment - making it difficult to locate the relevant syringe and hence increasing the risk of mistakes.
According to the The Association for Perioperative Practice, the majority of critical incidents in anaesthesia arise from human error and it reported 128,000 patient safety incidents from surgical specialities from October 2006 to September 2007.
Said Jane Kent, New Product Development Manager for Vernacare: "The Vernatray makes it easier for theatre staff to locate the relevant equipment and reduces the risk of incorrect medication being administered. In addition, the single-use pulp avoids infection risks associated with re-using plastic and stainless steel receptacles and saves cleaning time as the biodegradable pulp can be simply disposed of in clinical waste or via maceration.
"The Vernatray was created in partnership with NHS Innovations South West and has been designed by theatre staff for theatre staff. The original idea and thinking came from anaesthetists who identified the need to increase safety by organising medication better. We have taken their concepts to a new level and created a single-use tray that meets the safety needs of modern healthcare practice."
The patented tray has been designed and tested by Vernacare with detailed input from front-line clinicians. Theatre staff from four NHS Trusts and delegates to the AFPP Exhibition helped to evaluate an initial prototype. The design was then modified to reflect their views, and a second prototype tray created in single-use pulp.
Evaluation of the Vernatray has been carried out at four UK hospitals, with 99% of clinicians reporting that they found it easier to correctly identify labels on syringes and 100% of respondents stating that the syringes were stable in the tray.
To register for free samples of the Vernatray or set up a trial, please email vcorders@vernagroup.com or contact Vernacare on 01204 555999, www.vernacare.co.uk
