CHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As the outbreak of H1N1 (Swine
Flu) intensifies, there is a growing need for greater speed and accuracy in
collecting specimens from patients for testing to determine with what they've
been infected. The government's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) has issued interim guidance covering the collection, processing and
testing of patient samples. Many state and local medical authorities have
incorporated the CDC's recommendations into their own guidance.
That's why Repro-Med Systems, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: REPR), dba RMS
Medical Products of Chester, NY, now offers a Specimen Collection Kit (SCK)
for its RES-Q-VAC® portable hand held suction pump. The new kit makes it
especially convenient for medical personnel to collect samples in accordance
with guidance recommendations and their own local procedures. Samples can come
from the nasal passages or throat of a patient suspected to have H1N1, RSV
(Respiratory Syncytial Virus) or any other similar illness.
"Obtaining a reliable sample by inserting a swab deep into nasal passages can
be tricky, especially when the patients are children who quickly become
uncomfortable," noted Andrew Sealfon, President of RMS Medical Products, Inc.
"This outbreak of swine flu seems to be hitting younger age groups especially
hard," he added. Sealfon explained, "Using our new Specimen Collection Kit
does away with the deep penetration and potential damage of using swab which
can also contaminate the specimen. A few drops of saline solution are placed
into the nostrils, then RES-Q-VAC suctions out the needed sample so quickly
the patient doesn't have time to become discomforted."
The SCK consists of a sterile 55ml vial, a sterile 14-inch catheter, and a cap
and label to help ensure proper transport of the sample. The RES-Q-VAC
commonly is used for emergency suctioning of patients requiring airway
management, such as when a patient becomes unconscious after a heart attack or
stroke. It is used in hospitals, by ambulance personnel, fire/rescue
personnel, and wherever reliable suctioning is needed. Because RES-Q-VAC works
without electrical power or batteries, many institutions keep it in reserve
for use during power outages and natural disasters.
Facilities already using RES-Q-VAC will only need to order a supply of the
specimen collection kits to fit the suction pumps they already have.
Medical professionals can find out more about the RES-Q-VAC Specimen
Collection Kit by contacting RMS Medical Products at 800-624-9600 or at
info@rmsmedicalproducts.com.
RMS Medical Products, manufacturer of the RES-Q-VAC designs and manufactures
innovative medical devices directing its resources to the global markets for
emergency medical products leading with its Res-Q-Vac Airway Suction System
and infusion therapy with its Freedom60® Syringe Infusion Systems for use with
antibiotics, subcutaneous immune globulin, pain control and chemotherapeutic
drugs, among others. These cutting edge products improve the quality of
health care while maintaining favorable operational costs. For further
information, visit our web site at http://www.RMSmedicalproducts.com.
For Further Information Contact:
Lisa Jabbour
RMS Medical Products
+1-800-624-9600
+1-845-469-2042
SOURCE Repro-Med Systems, Inc.
Lisa Jabbour, RMS Medical Products, +1-800-624-9600, +1-845-469-2042
