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I am a CST in search of a instr. my surgeon is looking for. He is calling it an Aufricht nasal perforated double ended retractor. It looks like a Z with perforations in the mid-section. It is used in retracting the tip of the nose during a rhinoplasty. I have searched extensivly and cannot find it. V.Mueller, Storz, Milltex....ect.

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Dear Charlene,

Thank you for the inquiry. Unfortunately, we do not carry this type of item. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

Respectfully,

MSEC

Date Posted:
8/11/2009 8:09:48 PM

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I need a wrist brace with rigid support and suitable in seawater immersion such as in surfing. I have arthritis and when I do a push up to stand I need wrist support. Is this the only neoprene style you have.

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sent email to customer from personal email. CV 8/12
 

Date Posted:
8/11/2009 4:20:31 PM

Question
WHAT TYPE OF ADHESIVE IS USED WITH THE DURASTICK ELECTRODES? HOW DOES IT COMPARE WITH TYCO GEL?

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The gel on the Dura Stick II Electrodes is a latex free non-irritating conductive multi-stick gel.  These are manufactured by Chattanooga Group and unfortunately we do not have a gel comparison.

Date Posted:
8/11/2009 3:25:18 PM

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We need 30 ft of track and curtains similar to ER rooms.

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8/11/2009 1:27:16 PM
 

Date Posted:
8/11/2009 1:20:38 PM

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is the medline bordered guaze MSC3245 the same type of dressing as the alldress absorbent film. How long can you wear the alldress - hours, days, a week?

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Unfortunately, the Alldress film dressing has been discontinued and is inactive on our website.  We do have alternate Island Dressings available.

Date Posted:
8/10/2009 9:16:01 PM

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TENS 6000;need replacement electrodes what do you recommend for use on low back?

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Any of our Back Electrodes will work for this purpose.  The lumbosacral electrodes provide more spinal/mid back treatment and the strip electrodes provide treatment for a wider (side to side) treatment.

Date Posted:
8/10/2009 5:35:48 PM

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My daughter needs a #4 scalpel handle for a dissection kit for anatomy class. They want #22 blades. Since this instrument takes blades 20-25 - is it the same thing????

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 Dear Ms. Neville:

Yes, #22 blades will work with this scalpel.

Date Posted:
8/10/2009 5:07:21 PM

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Does this otoscope/opthalmoscope use disposable specula?

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 Dear Amanda:

Yes, set uses disposable specula.  We carry 2.5, 4, 5 mm specula.

Date Posted:
8/10/2009 4:00:59 PM

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I woul like to know if this product can be send to Mexico. In fact I live in San Luis Potosi, MX.I may order this product with a Master Card or if possible to let me know if there is a Mexican Store to adquire this product Item# 1000056763LCMGSI

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 Dear Temo:

Unfortunately, the only acceptable form of payment of international orders is bank wire transfer. 

Date Posted:
8/10/2009 2:19:38 PM

Question
How do I connect the alarm to my bedroom so I will know when my mom tries to get up in her room?

Answer

Attached below are the PDF instructions for the alarm and sensor:

Sitter Under-Mattress Sensor

Sitter II Alarm

Date Posted:
8/10/2009 10:53:57 AM

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Can you please let me know when my order was shipped.Thanks

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Your order shipped on July 29th via UPS with tracking number 1ZE0683Y0396678780.  Tracking shows delivery was made August 5th to the office and signed for by "Rivas".
 

Date Posted:
8/10/2009 8:29:47 AM

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I need a bed alarm for my mother who has dementia. She forgets that she can't walk without her walker and gets out of bed in the middle of the night and falls. Is there a way for this alarm to connect to a receiver in my bedroom, so I will wake up if she gets up?

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The Sitter Alarm Unit will go in your room and sound when she gets out of bed, to go with this, you'll need the Sitter Under-Mattress Sensor.

Date Posted:
8/9/2009 10:49:37 PM

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I'm looking for Men's scrub sets-size XL both top and pants.MATERIAL: Poly/Cotton blend the more cotton the better PANTS:Waist: Elastic NO DRAWSTRING Straight Leg Length: My inseam is 28, so length doesn't matter-they have to be hemmed no matter the length.Please advise.

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The only gender-specific scrub wear we have are ladies scrubs.  All of our Unisex Scrubs are used by men.  Our Angelstat Scrubs are a 50/50 Poly/Cotton blend and we do have Elastic Waist Scrub Pants which has a standard inseam of 31".

Date Posted:
8/9/2009 2:12:46 PM

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my son is having a rash from his protesis of he's leg i already try many cream but is not working is there any other protection or anything else that i can use for him he is 5 years old

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The only thing we may recommend is to use a stockinette over the stump to avoid any unwanted friction along with the cream/ointments to reduce the irritation.
 

Date Posted:
8/8/2009 10:28:17 PM

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To Whom it May Concern: I am in search of a Pulse Oximeter with a printer, or that is printer frienly can be connected to printers for under $200. Can you tell me if this meter would fit my needs or could you give me a place or reccomendation to find one?

Answer

Jorden,

Unfortunately, our least expensive pulse oximeter is the Model 300 Pulse Oximeter and it does not have any printer capabilities and the current price is $337.50.

Date Posted:
8/8/2009 9:58:32 PM

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I purchased the sprague rappaport type stethoscope. i can not figure out how to attach the bells so that I can hear the heartbeat more clearly. please give me detailed instructons. thanks

Answer

 1) Adjust the angle with which the binaural metal tubes face forward in order to provide the best air seal to your ears. Adjustment may be necessary for comfort as well. Both comfort and air seal are important for you to hear at your best. With the binaurals in your ears gently rub your fingers together near the ear. Do you hear the rubbing sound easily? If you can you probably have an imperfect air seal. Readjust. If necessary you can slowly and carefully turn the angle of the binaural to allow the best fit. See item #2 below.

2) Try out ALL the different eartips if you have choices. If you "can't hear anything" this is because of a poor air seal (see item #1 above) or because you have a poor eartip fit. They are misaligned in your ear canals. The best eartips are the ones which give the most comfort in your ears and give a good air seal.

3) All accessories on a Sprague-Rappaport attach in the same way to the chestpiece. You screw the part on or you screw the part off. Sometimes you will harmlessly disassemble a diaphragm assembly without completely removing it from the chestpiece. If you only remove the outside bezel and the transparent disk just unscrew the flat diaphragm backing and reassemble the unit before putting it away in your accessory pouch.  Your Sprague-Rappaport will probably arrive with the large and the small diaphragm assemblies on the chestpiece head. Most physicians prefer to replace the small diaphragm with the large bell.

4) Of the two attachments on the chestpiece only one is "ON" at a time. To switch to the other side on any dual stethoscope or Sprague-Rappaport stethoscope hold the chestpiece stem and rotate the outer rotor one half turn (in either direction). You will hear or feel the click when the head turns over and the air hole in the rotor is aligned with the air hole in the attachment you are using.

5) The stethoscope can easily be folded and put into your lab coat pocket or left around your neck.

6) Characteristics and advantages of the various attachments:

   Large Bell: Best for loudest and deepest sound. Routinely used to screen for S3, S4 and rumbles. Also used to listen for bruits and A-V malformations.

    Medium Bell: For where the largest bell is too large; small children, cachectic patients, ocular bruit auscultation. Localizes bruits better than the large bell.

    Small Bell: For where the medium bell is too large. Localizes bruits best.

    Large Diaphragm: For routine auscultation of high-frequency sounds, especially in the presence of low-frequency sounds which would tend to mask them; various murmurs, breath sounds, bowel sounds. Also used for checking splitting of S1 and S2 and blood pressures though the large bell is sometimes more appropriate.

    Small Diaphragm: Cuts out even more low-frequencies than the large diaphragm and so may provide more detail about high-frequency sounds in the presence of simultaneous low-frequency sounds. Also for use when the large diaphragm is too large, as with children and cachectic patients.

Date Posted:
8/8/2009 7:28:59 PM

Question
What is the most comfortable hospital bed mattress. My father is 90 and very uncomfortable in his hospital bed. I want the best mattress, but can't determine what that is.

Answer

 Dear Sara:

Thank you for your inquiry.  In order to better assist you, we would require the following information: weight and height of your father, his physical condition, amount of time he spends in bed daily.  You can email your response to inquiry@msecompany.net or call us toll free at 877-706-4480.  Our normal working hours are 8:00 am to 5:30 pm CST. 

Date Posted:
8/8/2009 4:23:06 PM

Question
Does this nebulizer run soley on battery power or does it need to be plugged into an outlet? I do a lot of travelling and with the difference in voltages I really need something battery powered. Also, can it easily be used for a child?

Answer

With the battery pack charged and attached, the CompAir Compact Nebulizer can operate independent of any electrical plugs.

Date Posted:
8/8/2009 11:09:46 AM

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Hi,I'm with a school district in Alaska and we are wondering if you have mixed lots of these masks in multiple colors for volume pricing.Regards,John Concilus

Answer

Dear John,

Thank you for the inquiry. I can actually quote you different colors. A case of masks is comprised of 12 boxes of 50 masks.  In one case you will get 600 masks and 12 different colors. Just email me how many you need:  christina@msecompany.net and I can get started on the quote with shipping to Alaska. Again, thank you for contacting us.

Respectfully,

Christina Villa, MSEC Sales
 

Date Posted:
8/7/2009 5:05:25 PM

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Good Morning,I am inquiring about a price quote for your Medical Storage & Supply Cabinet. The Order #: 6187umf. This item would look great in my clinic and would be very useful.Thank you for your time.V/r,HM3 Christopher

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sent him a quote with shipping. CV 8/7 

Date Posted:
8/7/2009 3:46:57 AM