Hallmark Surgical Polyp Trap versus Steris Polyp Trap
What Polyp Trap is right for me? Are you weighing up your options and considering pricing, packaging and main features for polyp traps in your department? What are the pros and cons between the Hallmark Surgical polyp trap and the Steris polyp trap? Below, we have compiled a detailed blog to compare various aspects of the two commonly used polyp traps across New Zealand.
Key features of the polyp traps include:
- Design/Construction
- Functionality and User Experience
- Packaging and Storage
- Cost
Design/Construction:
The Hallmark Surgical polyp trap has many excellent features, including the magnifying glass on the top, which quickly facilitates the inspection of collected specimens. It comes with two removable specimen strainers, which allows you to continue to use the device with minimal interruption to suction. The specimen strainer has a measurement scale allowing the nurse to record the size of the collected specimen for necessary records.
The Steris polyp trap is similar to the Hallmark Surgical polyp trap because it has two removable polyp specimen collector strainer trays. Therefore, it can also collect multiple polyps with minimal suction interruption. The polyp trap has a clean design that cycles fluid into the central suction receptacle. It also has the same magnifying window, allowing direct visualisation once the specimen has been collected. As well as a measurement guide for specimen sizing.
Functionality and User Experience:
The Hallmark Surgical and Steris polyp traps have a straightforward design that makes them easy to use. This allows for efficient specimen collection during each procedure. They both have a singular chamber, which helps reduce the risk of specimen handling errors and makes the device easy to use. The clear construction of these polyp traps allows for easy visualisation of collected specimens during and after the procedure.
Comparing the suction strength between the Hallmark Surgical and Steris polyp traps, the Steris polyp trap has a slightly higher suction strength of 510mm/Hg; however, it takes 4.35 seconds to reach this. Whereas the Hallmark Surgical polyp trap has a suction strength of 470mm/Hg but only takes 3.06 seconds to reach this. Therefore, the Steris polyp trap has an 8% higher suction strength but takes slightly longer to reach its top performance when placing a new basket in during the procedure, meaning a longer interruption to the suction flow.
Packaging and Storage
The Hallmark Surgical polyp trap comes in dispenser boxes of 24 units. All packaging is entirely cardboard, which is a significant sustainability benefit. Each box has the central trap unit, connection tube, x2 specimen strainers and instructions for use.
The Steris polyp trap comes in plastic, clam-shell packaging; each box contains 25 units. Like the Hallmark Surgical polyp trap, it comes with the central trap unit, connection tube, x2 specimen strainers and IFUs.
The Hallmark Surgical polyp trap individual boxes are smaller than the Steris plastic packaging and can be stacked, allowing for more accessible storage.
Cost Analysis:
The Hallmark Surgical polyp trap ranges between $10-$13 per unit. Whereas the Steris polyp trap ranges between $11-$14 per unit.
Comparison:
Overall, both the Hallmark Surgical and Steris polyp traps offer reliable polyp trap solutions for your department, with similar core functionality and a single chamber with two baskets. Hallmark Surgical offers a straightforward unit that is cost-effective and environmentally conscious through its cardboard packaging. Steris polyp trap also has a straightforward design for clear visibility and excellent suction strength.
The choice between them often comes down to specific facility and personal preferences and factors such as packaging, cost, and storage. Therefore, experimenting and trialling the different polyp traps to figure out which one is right for you is recommended, but we hope this detailed explanation between the two makes your decision easier.
For more information on the Hallmark Surgical polyp trap, please get in touch with the team today.