Tollos Introduces Suspension System for Clinicians

Tollos has debuted a product designed specifically for surgical care clinicians.

The company’s VECTOR Suspension System is touted as the first product of its kind to easily transfer lead apron weight away from the body, providing a long-awaited solution for caregivers enduring surgical fatigue. 

“Tollos intimately understand the needs of patients and caregivers and remains focused on literally lightening the load to help reduce risk and fatigue,” said William Vogel, president and CEO. “The VECTOR Suspension System has been designed with clinician’s needs in mind and we’re thrilled that it will play an important role in providing the very best care.”
 
It has been estimated by the Society of Interventional Radiology that a 15-pound lead apron can exert a load of 300 pounds per square inch on the intervertebral discs. Following years of intensive research and feedback from caregivers and healthcare professionals, VECTOR requires no additional equipment, comfortably adapts to virtually any lead apron, and can be customized to the height and tension of the wearer’s vest via remote control. VECTOR can be easily installed in the ceiling grid of procedure rooms and supports comprehensive radiation protection. Cables attached to VECTOR are fastened to the shoulder loops of the lead apron and the ‘smart’ device suspends the heavy apron, lifting the weight from the body. With 360o movement capabilities and a seven-foot radius it can fluidly move with the physician around the room and even across the operating table. 
 
Founded in 1989 as a medical device company, Tollos develops new products and strategies to help create a safer, healthier environment and assist with implementing and maintaining clinician and patient safety programs. Tollos is a clinical partner for many medical institutions across North America and develops intelligently engineered medical device solutions that reduce injuries, increase comfort, and lighten the load of care for healthcare professionals and patients. Tollos is a partner of the Association of Safe Patient Handling Professionals.