VERATHON DEBUTS FIRST SINGLE-USE VIDEO LARYNGOSCOPE MADE WITH BIO-BASED PLASTICS

Spectrum QC eco Advances Sustainability in Single-Use Medical Devices While Delivering the First-Pass Success of GlideScope

BOTHELL, Wash., Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Verathon, a global leader in airway management solutions, announces the launch of their first single-use video laryngoscope made with bio-based plastics.¹ Spectrum QC eco was designed with the environment in mind while offering the trusted performance of GlideScope. With this innovative product, Verathon is demonstrating that excellence in patient care can coexist with care for our environment.

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.

With sustainability becoming a growing priority for many global healthcare organizations, hospitals are reducing waste, improving energy efficiency, and seeking …