Meet and Greet in the Exhibit Hall

Thumbnail sketches of the more than 40 exhibitors who showcased their products and services, and mingled with attendees in a relaxed, intimate atmosphere.

Accutome offers a broad line of ophthalmic instruments, including natural and black diamond keratomes, AccuSharp^® Ophthalmic Steel Knives, choppers, forceps, needle holders, I/A instrumentation, scissors, cannulas, cystotomes, eye shields, eye drapes, BSS and other pharmaceutical products and surgical supplies.

Accutome offers 24-hour turnaround on most brands and styles of diamond knives and surgical instruments. www.accutome.com

Advanced Sterilization Products, a division of Ethicon, a Johnson & Johnson company, is a leading developer of innovative instrument sterilization, high-level disinfection and cleaning technologies. The company is dedicated to protecting patients, healthcare workers and the environment with products that focus as much on safety as they do on efficacy and cost-effectiveness. www.aspjj.com

Amkai Solutions, LLC offers comprehensive information management for outpatient surgery providers and surgical hospitals across every stage of administrative and clinical workflow. AmkaiSolutions^??? suite of business management, electronic health record, CPOE, e-prescription, and related applications promotes streamlined operations, structured data exchange, and patient safety. It can be acquired on a centrally hosted subscription plan called Amkai OnDemand^??? as well as via license acquisition. www.amkai.com

Ascent Healthcare Solutions leads the industry in reprocessing and remanufacturing medical devices, the single most impactful sustainability initiatives currently undertaken by hospitals in the U.S. Our reprocessing and remanufacturing programs allow partner hospitals to divert thousands of pounds of medical waste from landfills and to redirect substantial financial resources to patient care quality initiatives. www.ascenths.com

Baxter Healthcare Corporation offers products which help enhance patient safety and support clinicians. We manufacture intravenous (IV) and irrigation solutions, IV administration sets, premixed drugs and drug reconstitution systems, inhalation anesthetics, generic injectables, electronic infusion pumps, and other products used to deliver fluids and drugs to patients. www.baxter.com

Bemis Health Care specializes in products that collect and dispose of infectious waste safely and cut costs at your facility. Products include the Quick-Drain^® Liquid Infectious Waste Management System; Quick-Fit Suction Liners and Hi-Flow^??? and Hydrophobic Rigid Suction Canisters; and the SharpSentinel^® line of sharps disposal containers. www.bemishealthcare.com

Biologics, Inc. developed the unique "Fluid Immersion Simulation" used to prevent the development of intraoperative pressure sores. Innovators in the support surface industry for over 20 years, Biologics originally developed the Fluid Immersion Simulation^??? software for the United States Navy to transport dolphins. www.biologicstoday.com

Buffalo Filter products safely and effectively evacuate and filter hazardous smoke plume generated during laser/electrosurgical procedures. Products include: surgical smoke evacuators, ULPA/HEPA replacement filters and accessories (tubes, adapters and wands). www.buffalofilter.com

Cardinal Health is a $99 billion healthcare services company that helps hospitals, ASCs and physician offices focus on patient care while reducing costs, improving efficiency and quality, and increasing profitability. Cardinal Health provides pharmaceuticals and medical products to more than 60,000 locations each day. The company is also a leading maker of surgical products, including gloves, surgical apparel and fluid management products. www.cardinal.com

CareFusion With over 35 published success stories and outcome studies, ChloraPrep^® patient preoperative skin preparation is clinically proven to help reduce skin-dwelling microorganisms that can cause bloodstream and surgical site infections. ChloraPrep^® is recommended by more than 18 organizations, with 11 specifically advocating a 2% CHG formulation. Our applicators eliminate direct contact with the patient and facilitate the most effective prepping of the skin. www.chloraprep.com

Criticare Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets cost-effective patient monitoring systems and noninvasive sensors — using proprietary technology — that reduce healthcare costs and improve patient management. www.csiusa.com

Dutch Ophthalmic, USA provides ophthalmic ORs with the most complete portfolio of equipment, instruments, systems and buckling components for vitreoretinal surgery today. For new startup retina programs, DORC provides on-site staff training and ongoing surgical support. For anterior surgery, we offer Vision Blue, the only FDA-approved capsular stain. www.dorc.nl

Enthermics Medical offers an outstanding line of medical warmers with full-wall warming technology designed to maintain precise temperatures of injection fluids, irrigation fluids and heated blankets for pre-/postoperative patient use. www.enthermics.com

Ethicon, Inc. has been a leader in surgical sutures for more than 100 years. With innovative technologies such as DERMABOND^® Topical Skin Adhesive, Plus Antibacterial Sutures and FlexHD^® Acellular Hydrated Dermis, ETHICON is focused on the specific needs of the surgeon, nurse, patient and hospital.www.ethicon.com

Genascis is the only provider of fully integrated, end-to-end revenue cycle management solutions for surgery centers. Our innovative solutions, intelligent technologies and industry-leading best practices improve the financial performance of over 800 ASCs nationwide. We address the steps before, during and after billing: transcription, coding, billing, follow-up and collections, payment processing and data analytics. www.genascis.com

GOJO Industries is one of the world's leading manufacturers of handwashing, hand sanitizing, surgical scrub, moisturizing and patient bathing systems. The company's leadership brands PURELL^®, America's #1 instant hand sanitizing brand, including PURELL^® Waterless Surgical Scrub, and PROVON^®, a leading skin care brand, offer infection control and skin care solutions to help improve hand hygiene compliance. www.gojo.com

Hologic, Inc. is a leading maker of premium medical imaging systems, including the Fluoroscan^® InSight mini C-arm, providing high-definition extremity imaging in the operating room. Designed specifically for orthopedic and other extremity surgeons, Fluoroscan InSight combines tremendous maneuverability, ultra-fine low-dose fluoroscopy images and automated adjustments that deliver the optimum image every time, for every patient. www.hologic.com

ICU Medical, Inc. (San Clemente, Calif.), is a low-cost manufacturer of safe medical connectors and custom medical products. We are an industry leader for Standard and Custom IV sets in the ASC market. We can help a customer reduce SKU's by combining multiple pieces and creating a patient ready set. www.icumed.com

ImageFirst Healthcare Laundry Specialists is the largest and fastest-growing provider of healthcare laundry and linen rental services to the medical market. We feature an extensive product line that was designed specifically for the healthcare industry and customized service programs delivered by representatives who have been trained in HIPAA regulations and OSHA BBP compliance. We deliver confidence, convenience and patient comfort! www.imagefirst.com

Integrated Medical Systems partners with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities throughout the US to ensure that instruments are ready when the surgical team is ready to operate. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., with repair facilities in Florida, Alabama and Arizona, IMS provides technical excellence to meet manufacturers' performance standards. www.imsready.com

Implantable Provider Group works with commercial payors and ASCs to manage all aspects of high-cost implantable medical devices. IPG's Implantable Device Management solution simplifies the complex procurement, contracting and billing associated with these devices, thereby streamlining the process and normalizing costs for all parties, while also delivering many valuable ancillary capabilities. www.ipgsurgical.com

JHP Pharmaceuticals, located in Parsippany, N.J., specializes in sterile injectable pharmaceuticals for hospital and clinical settings and provides contract-manufacturing services for global pharmaceutical companies. JHP's own product portfolio includes leading diagnostic, women's health and anesthesia products. www.jhppharma.com

Karl Storz offers precision-crafted otolaryngology products, including a range of telescopes, instrumentation and lighting solutions. Beyond the exceptional optics of our HOPKINS^® II telescopes, flexible scopes and shorter telescopes, our advanced instrumentation includes powerful Stammberger sinus punches, optical foreign body grasping forceps with jaw designs for specific foreign bodies and more. www.karlstorz.com

Key Surgical, Inc. supplies sterile processing departments with money-saving solutions for instrument cleaning and maintenance. Our supplies include: channel, scope, toothbrush and general cleaning brushes; instrument tip caps and mesh trays for instrument protection; locking tags and marking tape for tray and instrument identification; sterilization wrap, peel pouches and process indicator tape for sterilization prep; and personal protection clothing for SPD and clean rooms including face shields, gloves and shoe covers. www.keysurgical.com

Koven Technology surgical Dopplers offer custom solutions to meet your facility's needs. Koven surgical Dopplers accept a wide variety of durable, interchangeable probes for vascular, reconstructive, laparoscopic, cardiovascular and neurosurgery. Single-use, pre-sterile and autoclavable probes are also available. www.koven.com

L3 Healthcare Design is a national leader in surgery center design and research. Much more than just specialty Healthcare Architects, L3 has built a team of ASC specialists from engineering, construction, finance and operational points of view. L3 uses its research to help ASCs achieve excellent long-term performance. www.l3hm.com

Lumenis is the global leader in medical laser- and light-based technology, serving the ophthalmology, GI and urology markets among others. The SlimLine GI laser fiber and the PolyScope disposable cholangioscope now provide a viable and cost-effective option for making Holmium Laser Lithotripsy a reality in gastroenterology. www.lumenis.com

MBF Perry Company, Inc. specializes in promotional products and logo apparel for your staff and marketing programs. In addition, we supply all types of printed documents for surgery facilities: chart forms, post-op sheets, brochures, envelopes, HCFAS, laser checks, etc. We also provide a full line of medical record chart folders and accessories.www.mbfperry.com

McKesson Medical-Surgical delivers a comprehensive program of solutions developed specifically to address the unique needs of an ASC. From a full range of products and equipment to a suite of leading supply channel technology solutions, to both equipment maintenance and business-related services, our resources empower ASCs to more effectively manage their businesses. www.mckesson.com

Megadyne is The Electrosurgical Authority. Its complete line of products include: the Mega Power Electrosurgical Generator, the E-Z Clean^® line of non-stick electrosurgical pencils and tips, the revolutionary reusable Mega Soft^® Patient Return Electrode, the E-Z Pen Electrosurgical Pencil, Resposable Laparoscopic Electrodes with MegaTip^® and Indicator Shaft^® technology, electrosurgical pencils, open procedure electrodes, laparoscopic electrodes and many other electrosurgical accessories. www.megadyne.com

Micro-Scientific Industries' Opti-Cide3 is a quick acting, EPA-registered, ready-to-use, medical/surgical equipment/surface disinfectant and spray-on instrument decontamination pre-wetting transport solution. It kills bacteria, viruses and pathogenic fungi in 3 minutes. Use it on OR lights and tables and other devices that may pose a risk of cross-contamination. Also use it to pre-wet and decontaminate soiled instrument surfaces prior to transport to the reprocessing area for terminal decontamination. www.opticide.com

Mobile Instrument Service is a complete source for surgical equipment and instrument repair and maintenance. Mobile Instrument features 160 fully equipped service labs that bring on-site repair and sharpening to facilities nationwide. Mobile's National Repair Center in Ohio boasts 85,000 square feet and provides the most extensive repair capabilities in the industry for flexible and rigid scopes, video equipment, power and pneumatic equipment, phaco handpieces, endo/lap instruments and so much more. www.mobileinstrument.com

Oasis Medical, Inc., offers a full line of surgical disposables including Premier Edge Safety Line knives, Feather scalpels, cannulas, cystotomes, needles, collagen corneal shields, PVA foam eye spears, microkeratome blades, cauteries and disc filters. The Bulk Program is available on most of these disposable products. OASIS also offers punctal occlusion products and lubricating eye drops for dry eye treatment. www.oasismedical.com

Prescott's is dedicated to offering the finest in reconditioned and new microscopes. Depending on your budget requirements, we can provide any brand of microscope system that you may need. Prescott's also offers a complete service program supported by technicians around the country. www.surgicalmicroscopes.com

Professional Hospital Supply is a woman-owned company headquartered in Temecula, Calif. We distribute surgical supplies and manufacture custom trays. We use just-in-time delivery systems, maintaining our own fleet of trucks, employing our own sales team and staying on the edge of technological development. www.phsyes.com

SRI Surgical, supplier of reusable surgical gowns, towels, drapes, basins and instruments, provides daily delivery and retrieval of reusable and disposable products directly to the OR. SRI Surgical helps to reduce medical waste by providing reusable alternatives to disposable surgical products. We reprocess these products in our plants that are committed to being a part of an environmentally friendly community. www.srisurgical.com

Source Medical Solutions provides outpatient information solutions and services for ASCs and specialty hospitals nationwide. With a 30-year track record and more than 2,200 satisfied customers, SourceMedical is the trusted source for innovative applications, in-depth industry expertise and unsurpassed customer service. www.sourcemed.net

Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies with the most broadly based range of products in orthopaedics and a significant presence in other medical specialties. The company's products include implants used in joint replacement, trauma, craniomaxillofacial and spinal surgeries; biologics; surgical, neurologic, ear, nose & throat and interventional pain equipment; endoscopic, surgical navigation, communications and digital imaging systems; as well as patient handling and emergency medical equipment. www.stryker.com

Surgical Outcomes Information Exchange is the premier benchmarking company for ASCs. For over 10 years, SOIX has provided procedure-specific benchmarking of clinical outcomes for accreditation, risk management and quality improvement to ambulatory surgery facilities across the country. SURGICAL OUTCOMES has been included on the Joint Commission's list of acceptable performance measurement systems (ID# 2051-01) since 2000, and is one of the few such systems designed specifically for ambulatory surgery. www.soix.com

Terumo Medical Corporation As a medical device pioneer with an 88-year history of success, Terumo Medical Products is one of the U.S. divisions of the Tokyo-based Terumo Corporation, which is one of the world's leading medical device manufacturers with $2.3 billion in sales and operations in more than 150 nations. Founded in 1921, the company develops, manufactures and distributes world-class medical devices including monitors, a broad array of syringes, hypodermic needles, catheters, winged infusion and blood collection products. www.terumomedical.com

The Joint Commission accreditation can help you adopt leading practices, create a culture of excellence, and reduce risk through realistic and achievable accreditation requirements. Learn how you can earn the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval, a visible symbol of your commitment to safe, high quality care. www.jointcommission.org/ASC

VBM Medical, Inc. offers 16 Precision Tourniquet Machines and also adapters/connectors to fit most Tourniquet Systems. VBM Automatic Precision Tourniquet System Model 9000 Digital 2-in-1 Tourniquet (dual channels operate independently) is a robust, high-quality and very user-friendly tourniquet system especially designed for Bier's block and bilateral surgery (through independent pressure controls).www.vbm-medical.com/cms/117-1-tourniquets.html

Verathon Medical provides innovative, reliable, easy to use instruments to help healthcare providers and their patients. Verathon's GlideScope^® Video Laryngoscope offers a consistently clear view of the airway, enabling quick intubation. Easy to use, learn and teach, GlideScope^® comes in a variety of sizes, and both single-use and reusable system configurations. The company's BladderScan^® bladder volume instrument, a portable ultrasound device, helps healthcare professionals quickly, accurately and non-invasively assess bladder volume. www.verathon.com

XODUS Medical is a leading supplier of innovative safety solutions for use throughout operating rooms worldwide. Our solutions enable healthcare providers to support their critical programs for prevention of the costly CMS "never events" that occur each year, and meet Joint Commission requirements for patient and healthcare worker safety. Our products include: SurgiSafe safety scalpels and SutureSafe suture devices, Sponge Counter Bags, Foam Positioning products, Correct Site markers, Sterile Medication Labels, Needle Counters and other OR safety related products. www.xodusmedical.com