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Our company makes a low cost disposable cover for the blood pressure cuffs. The primary focus for this product is Surgery, with the fast turn around times required. We recently made a video showing cross contamination through the disease laden BP cuff . It is located on home page at: Bowenmed.com I am looking for increased sales to surgery through your company. For samples and support please contact : Tom Bowen Bowen Medical 800 726 8377 Bowmed@windstream.

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Thank you for your inquiry. Regrettably, we are targeting more capital equipment versus disposable. With that being said, that this present time we will pass on this particular opportunity. Thank you for your consideration.

MSEC Management Team

Date Posted:
3/17/2014 1:34:29 PM

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Please tell me what the name brand of these shoes and are they lightweight or more on the heavy sideThanks

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Date Posted:
3/17/2014 3:36:28 AM

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I have a priscption for a ultrasonic nebulizer for my daughter. we also have peia insurance too. so how much will this be for her and what insurance covers too!

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This item will be its full retail price.  MSEC does not bill insurance directly.  If you have a pre-approval from your insurance company, you may purchase and pay for the item with MSEC and after shipment of the order, we will provide you with the invoice you can file with your insurance company for reimbursement.

Date Posted:
3/14/2014 2:21:00 PM

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What is the grooved director used for

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A grooved director is a grooved metal probe used to direct another surgical instrument to a particular site which is out of view.

Date Posted:
3/13/2014 5:42:32 PM

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Do you carry manikins for nurses to practice on infant urinary catheterizations male and female

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Our newborn patient care simulator offers both male and female catheterization: http://www.medical-supplies-equipment-company.com/product/ppf/id/31400/new_prod_full.asp

Date Posted:
3/12/2014 3:38:17 PM

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We have a very unique product line that is doing quite well in local care centers and hospitals. Please take a look at our web site; www.janibell.com and give me a call Thank you, John Calvanico

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Thank you for sending your product information.  We will reveiw and reply accordingly.

Date Posted:
3/12/2014 10:10:27 AM

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The therapy department where I work has this Hi-Lo table, but the harness is missing. How can we get a replacement, and what is the cost Thank you.

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We do have access to replacement harnesses, however we would need the serial number on the table you have to ensure that it is compatible with the harnesses we offer.  Please advise.

Date Posted:
3/12/2014 7:17:59 AM

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Hi, Could you let me know what the Reynolds are in the hydrotherapy equipment that you sell. Thanks M. AbebePhD

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As per the manufacturer of the hydrotherapy equipment we offer:

             "We have never had our models tested. Most Reynolds numbers are used in piping, tubing installations."

Date Posted:
3/11/2014 11:47:26 AM

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Is there a padded seat cover available for this chair My mother finds the seat hard to sit on for the duration of the shower. Please let me know the availability and price. Thanks.

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Unfortunately, this item is not able to be modified with any type of alternate seat in field.

There may be an option of using a type of blow-up ring cushion in conjunction with this seat for added comfort.

Date Posted:
3/11/2014 1:39:31 AM

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Good day, I am the Director of the METRO ACLS Program based at Providence Hospital Washington DC. Email is the best way to reach me, my email is METROACLS@MSN.com I am looking for bids to replact 2-3 ACLS manikins. We are a traveling program in the greater DC area teaching both 2 day certification and one day renewals the same weekend about 30plus times per year. I need a portable but durable manikin and simulator system to do ADULT ACLS and ACLS EP progams. We are part fo the Emergency and ICU departments at Providence Hospital in DC, part of the Daughters of Charity, and Assentions Hospital systerms. Thank You John Purcell Director

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We will be happy to provide you a formal bid for these manikins.  Are there any specific features that you need these to have?  Please advise and we will quote promptly.

Date Posted:
3/10/2014 9:17:05 AM

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I have just finished physical therapy and used a piece of equipment called the Shuttle MVP by Power Systems. I have not been able to find an authorized dealer in the Chicagoland area and have been told that many physical therapy companies get their equipment thru medical supply companies. Can you help? Regards, Michele

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This is not a product MSEC offers, however you may be able to purchase from ElectroMedical at the following link:

http://www.electro-medical.com/shuttle-mvp-training-system-cc3100/exercise-machines/?source=gsEM&gclid=CPOVlb2GiL0CFY3m7Aod7kQAGQ

Date Posted:
3/8/2014 1:57:42 PM

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Tender- Hospital project, Singapore - cubicles curtain track & curtain. Material must be comply to British Standards. should you are interest to support us in the tender, & your product does comply to BS, i will send the detail to you.

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Please provide information with regards to the British Standard and I will confirm that our products do comply.

Date Posted:
3/7/2014 9:32:42 AM

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Dear sir or madam We are writing regarding our customer Novartis, who is interested in on of your products. I was wondering if we can order with mail or FAX directly though you? Or if you have any distributor for switzerland? Thank you very much for your help and best regards Nicole Mezenen

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Please advise of the products you are interested in and we will provide you with a formal quotation.  Once you have approval on the order, we would request payment prior to shipping.

Date Posted:
3/7/2014 4:42:37 AM

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What are the tips like what is the weight of scissors?

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This item has blunt tips and curved blades.  The weight is approximately 1.6 ounces.

Date Posted:
3/6/2014 3:28:07 PM

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What plastic material is your 48 cubic ft. bulk transport linen cart made from

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The carts are made of heavy duty durable polyurethane.  I am working on the quote and MSDS sheets.  Gary

Date Posted:
3/5/2014 11:50:45 AM

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Hi,My 84y.o. Dad saw his PCP yesterday. They discovered a little fluid in his lungs. He has become very sedate,very little activity.I had one of these units when recovering from major spine surgery. I was wondering if this unit would benefit my Dad to encourage deep breathing.Thankyou,Mindy

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These exercisers are very beneficial for persons with or recovering from respiratory issues.  The links below are for a couple of other options that we sell quite frequently.

http://www.medical-supplies-equipment-company.com/product/ppf/id/4782/new_prod_full.asp

http://www.medical-supplies-equipment-company.com/product/ppf/id/26712/new_prod_full.asp

Date Posted:
2/28/2014 8:38:31 AM

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HelloIm looking for a reliable hand-held baby weighing scale that weighs in kgs/grammes. Can you tell me if this one does Thanks, Amanda

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This item does feature switchable units between lbs and kgs.

Date Posted:
2/26/2014 5:58:01 PM

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we need to order about 500 of these for a spontaneous baptism service we are doing. do you have any larger than 2xl is it possible to get a sample? we ordered some from a different place before and they were too short.

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These disposable exam shorts are available in sizes Small through 2XL.  We can request a sample, however it may take about one week to ship out as a broken case may not be available.

Date Posted:
2/26/2014 5:57:36 PM

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I am doing the procurement for the new High Desert Health System facility in Lancaster, CA. Can you please provide me with a quote for three 3 of Item # X-66-LTQC.

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Thank you for your interest, we will provide you with a quotation shortly.

Date Posted:
2/26/2014 2:09:34 PM

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I would like invoices for the following amounts: 2320.00, 4640.00, and 3480.00. Can someone please email me these invoices? Thank you, Tonia

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These invoices were e-mailed to you earlier today per our discussion.

Date Posted:
2/26/2014 11:40:59 AM