PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan presented B. Braun Medical Inc. with its 2005 Medical Devices Emerging Leader of the Year Award for its commitment in addressing healthcare professionals needs with superior quality products, and novel educational services and training programs to improve patient and clinician safety. B. Braun Medical Inc. has one of the highest 2004 industry-wide growth rates.
Held in Miami, Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Awards Banquet honors world-class companies for contributing innovative developments to the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry, as well as companies yielding emerging technologies in a variety of fields. An annual event, the banquet recognizes the quality and merit of distinguished individuals and companies that deliver unparalleled insight on the industry, products and services.
An established market leader in Europe, B. Braun is now building its U.S. market presence. While its U.S. subsidiary, B. Braun Medical Inc., is the regional anesthesia market leader, it is now emerging as a formidable competitor in other segments such as infusion therapy, drug delivery, dialysis equipment and interventional cardiology.
“B. Braun Medical Inc. demonstrates true health-sector leadership, producing innovative products that achieve operational excellence and protect patients and health professionals from risks associated with medication errors,” notes Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Sheila Ewing.
B. Braun Medical Inc. has a long heritage of designing solutions to reduce medication errors and of equipping all its products with unique safety features. These innovations are seen in some of its latest product offerings -- for example, the addition of CefTRIaxONE in the DUPLEX(R) Drug Delivery System.
The DUPLEX System simplifies intravenous antibiotic delivery with an exclusive closed-system. This safety feature makes the process of drug administration easier because of its pre-filled, sealed IV container with two separate chambers to store the diluent and drug powder.
Scheduled for release in 2005, the B. Braun Medical Inc. wireless Outlook(R) 300 Safety Infusion System is novel infusion platform providing real-time access to IV data. Both Outlook 300 and Outlook 200, the earlier version, make use of barcode technology to minimize medication errors. By alerting clinicians to potential under- and over-dosing conditions, health professionals can avert medically dangerous situations.
The Company philosophy of “Sharing Expertise(R)” resulted in a number of industry-available Clinical and Technical Support Programs to educate clinicians on correct product usage, optimal patient outcomes, cost reduction measures, and greater safety for clinicians and patients.
The Company also recently launched the “Solutions in Safety” program to help healthcare organizations comply with the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Other training programs introduced by the Company enable healthcare professionals to take continuing education courses focusing on medication safety, pain management, and patient care.
“With B. Braun Medical Inc., ‘sharing expertise’ is not just a philosophy, it is a promise to provide safety and quality of care for clinicians and patients,” says Ewing. “Frost & Sullivan believes that the company is well- positioned for continued growth in the medical devices industry due to its innovative technology, advanced safety features, and dedication to its customers.”
About B. Braun Medical Inc.
Since its founding in 1839, B. Braun has built an unparalleled store of knowledge and expertise in delivering innovative healthcare products, medical devices and programs that enhance both patient and health-professional safety. Its 30,000 employees worldwide are proud of their commitment to translating customer needs into products with unmatched quality, superior technology, cost-effectiveness and environmental responsibility.
Through its “Sharing Expertise(R)” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services. For more information about B. Braun or its safety healthcare products, call 800-854-6851, email us at inquiry@bbraun.com or visit B. Braun at http://www.bbraunusa.com .
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