Medline has unveiled its ComfortTemp Patient Warming System, featuring disposable blankets and gowns designed to enhance patient temperature regulation.
The system includes a lock-in hose mechanism and a rotating elbow connector, ensuring secure attachment of the ComfortTemp blower and hose to the blankets and gowns.
It was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a Class 2 device.
Maintaining a patient’s core body temperature during perioperative procedures is crucial for optimising surgical outcomes and reducing complications.
Lack of effective warming may pose a risk of developing perioperative hypothermia, which can lead to cardiac issues, impaired wound healing, and decreased drug metabolism.
The ComfortTemp system leverages advanced materials and technology to regulate body temperature and mitigate hypothermia risks before, during, and after surgery.
The blanket system can be installed using a steel carrier, IV pole clamp, or bed rail mount, with a wall mount option expected by the third quarter of 2025.
It ensures effective heat retention while remaining breathable and preventing overheating.
The ComfortTemp gowns feature detachable upper- and lower-body blankets, offering similar temperature regulation benefits and promoting SKU consolidation.
The breathable fabric of the gowns provides comfort for both clinicians and patients without sacrificing protection.
Based in Northfield, Illinois, Medline is a provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions, serving healthcare providers globally.
It employs over 43,000 people and operates in more than 100 countries and territories.
Medline operating room division product manager Charlie Ling said: “We designed the ComfortTemp system to address specific challenges our customers were experiencing with patient warming systems.
“Perioperative departments and surgery centers looking for advanced technology that improves this important facet of the surgical process will find ComfortTemp easy to use and a great way to enhance the surgery experience for both patients and clinical team members.”
