If you are looking for instrument baskets for your sterile services department, it can be difficult to discern the quality of one brand from another. So we were very pleased to become a distributor for a brand that is manufactured to a high standard by a company which is deeply conscious of the environmental impact […]
Sales of Stille surgical instruments rocketed for Cairn Technology in 2024, up by over 70% on the previous 12-month period. The handmade instruments are becoming a much more established and well-know brand amongst consultant surgeons in the UK who are looking for high performance instrumentation that will last for at least 30 years of service. […]
Medical product and service supplier to the NHS and private hospitals, Cairn Technology, has completed its Carbon Reduction Plan for its base year, 2023. Although 2023 is the first year that the company has actively calculated its carbon emissions, it already has an ethos of trying to minimise its impact on the environment. This has […]
As healthcare settings are moving away from plaster of Paris products to synthetic products there is an increased risk to staff exposure to diisocyanates, which are present in the resins and other products used within departments such as fracture clinics and prosthetic laboratories. The British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) has adopted guidance from the European Union […]
Cairn Technology’s staff got creative in the kitchen this October and magicked up some amazing Halloween treats for a freaky fundraising fuddle. All monies raised went to the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF), taking Cairn Technology to a fundraising total of over £3,800 since starting to donate in November 2021. We are very proud to […]
Plastic surgery has undergone remarkable transformations in recent years, with technological advances and innovative techniques revolutionizing the field. These innovations not only enhance the outcomes of procedures but also contribute to improved safety, reduced recovery times, and increased patient satisfaction. In this article, we will explore some of the cutting-edge innovations in plastic surgery that […]
Plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgeons and nurses should make sure that they add the BAPRAS Congress 2024 to their calendars. Taking place from 4th to 6th December at the International Convention Centre in Newport, South Wales, the event offers a packed programme of interesting talks and presentations. Day 1 The first day of the congress […]
There can be quite a lot of blood when a vein is removed for use in the Coronary Artery Bypass Graft procedure, so what is needed is an absorbent product that soaks up this blood, keeping any surrounding area clean. What’s more, any product used to absorb the blood needs to be placed against the […]
UK plastic surgery events are coming in quick succession this Autumn/Winter season, with BAAPS, BSFPS and BAPRAS all holding major meetings. To find out more read on. Or, if you are not able to attend but would like to investigate the best surgical instruments for plastic and aesthetic surgery, click here for details of Stille’s […]
Cairn Technology is celebrating its 25th anniversary supplying services and products to NHS Trusts and private hospitals. Established in 1999 by two chemistry PhD graduates, Dr. Peter Binns and Dr. Mark Fields, the business initially acted as an environmental consultancy specialising in the continuous monitoring of emissions to atmosphere. However, it wasn’t long before the […]