Verathon has launched the Spectrum QC eco, the first single-use video laryngoscope made with bio-based plastics, according to the company.
RT’s Three Key Takeaways
- Eco-Friendly Medical Innovation: Verathon’s Spectrum QC eco is the first single-use video laryngoscope made with 80% bio-based plastics, reducing its carbon footprint by 74% compared to fossil fuel-based alternatives, while maintaining the trusted performance of GlideScope.
- Sustainability Meets Healthcare Needs: The device reflects a growing priority in healthcare to balance excellent patient care with environmental responsibility, aligning with global efforts to reduce waste and improve efficiency in medical supplies.
- Commitment to Sustainable Innovation: Verathon emphasizes its dual focus on clinician-driven innovation and environmental stewardship, marking Spectrum QC eco as a significant step toward more sustainable single-use medical devices.
Spectrum QC eco is made with an 80% bio-based plastic shell via the mass balance approach, certified by International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS.1 The bio-based materials have a 74% lower carbon footprint compared to fossil fuel-based alternatives.2 This is accomplished without compromising performance.
Spectrum QC eco was designed with the environment in mind while offering the trusted performance of GlideScope. The product launch demonstrates that excellence in patient care can coexist with care for our environment, Verathon says.
“Verathon GlideScope has been a trusted brand for our institution. They have a long history of clinician-focused innovation. Seeing them add sustainability to their innovation agenda, with the launch of Spectrum QC eco, is both commendable and exciting for the future of single-use video laryngoscopes.” said Dr Mark Ramzy, a veteran critical care and emergency medicine doctor with RWJ Barnabas Health System.
With sustainability becoming a growing priority for many global healthcare organizations, hospitals are reducing waste, improving energy efficiency, and seeking better alternatives for medical supplies. Their focus closely aligns with Verathon’s commitment to innovate for our clinicians while always considering the environment.
“As a market leader in single-use medical devices, we are demonstrating that exceptional patient care and care for the environment are not mutually exclusive. We are excited about launching Spectrum QC eco to our customers. This is a big step forward and further reinforces our commitment to sustainability,” said Earl Thompson, President of Verathon.
Spectrum QC eco is Commercially available in the United States only.
More information about Spectrum QC eco can be found here.
References from Verathon
1. The raw material of the shells is linked to 80% bio-circular feedstock, which is allocated via the mass balance approach based on the amount of bio-circular material sourced in its production.
2. The raw material has a 74% lower carbon footprint than a fossil-fuel based plastic, based on Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) sourcing data on file.
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