8/12/2009 - NEW TIME OUT BEACON™ SUPPORTS PATIENT SAFETY PROTOCOLS WHILE PROVIDING AN ECONOMICAL OPTION FOR HOSPITALS

CHATSWORTH, CA - As wrong site, wrong procedure and wrong person surgery continues to remain an important safety issue, Sandel Medical Industries has launched a new product to strengthen its TIME OUT® product portfolio.  The new Non-Woven TIME OUT Beacon™ is disposable, bio-degradable, and a great economical option for hospitals looking to increase patient safety and reduce cost at the same time.   

The new non-woven TIME OUT Beacon™ is being introduced sterile through Custom Procedural Tray (CPT) Providers only. 

Each Beacon serves as a prominent reminder for surgical teams to pause and implement their Time Out Protocol. The bright safety orange beacon boldly displays TIME OUT® across the surface and is designed to be placed near the operative site, instrument tray, mayo stand, or back table to prompt the verification process. This unique reminder is just another tool in the family of Time Out safety products, joining the TIME OUT Sleeve™, TIME OUT Hood™ and cotton TIME OUT Beacon™. 

Sandel is offering the new TIME OUT Beacon™ at a special introductory price valid through December 31, 2009. To order, simply contact your local CPT provider.  

Ensuring safety requires more than adopting best practices and new processes. Sandel Medical Industries offers tangible solutions for improving the hospital work environment. Sandels product solutions address issues surrounding Engineered Sharps Injury Prevention (ESIP), Ergonomics, TIME OUT® and Correct Medication Labeling. 

For more information call 866-764-3327 or visit www.sandelmedical.com. TIME OUT® is a registered trademark of Sandel Medical Industries, LLC.