Past News

November 21st, 2007 AttenuTech™ Our new company name and logo reflect our commitment to developing and incorporating high performance attenuation technologies in products that shield and protect you in high risk surgical environments. AttenuTech products will continue to be available online at the familiar web site www.barrieronline.com or via our new address www.attenutech.com

March 1st, 2007 New MicroLitePlus Radiation Protective Eyewear Crimson Frame The widely popular MicroLitePlus radiation protective eyewear is now available in your choice of three frame colors. The new crimson frame joins the silver and matte black to accommodate a wider range of personal preferences. Visit the MicroLitePlus radiation eyewear page to view all frame colors and specifications.

August 25th, 2006 Improved Web Site: More Features and Functionality The Barrier Technologies web site has been redesigned to help you make informed decisions about personal protection in your hazardous healthcare environment. The new site features easy navigation, helpful product selection utilities, more detailed product information, and expedited prescription order processing –all for your browsing and shopping convenience. We welcome your comments and suggestions.

June 26th, 2006 Visit Booth #314 at ISIS Annual Meeting The complete line of MicroLite Series radiation eyewear will be on display at the annual meeting of the International Spine Intervention Society (ISIS), July 13-15, 2006 in Salt Lake City, UT. Visit us to learn how MicroLite Series eyewear offers ultimate protection and performance in pain management applications.

January 12th, 2006 New MicroLite™ Series Safety Eyewear: Advanced Frame Technology, ANSI Z87.1 Compliant MicroLite Series frame and lens technology is now available for healthcare safety applications. Rx safety eyewear features TRIVEX™ lens material from PPG Industries, a revolutionary lens material that offers a triple combination of features: Superior optics, impact resistance, ultra light weight.

November 17th, 2005 MicroLiteM3™, the Most Advanced Radiation Protective Eyewear in the World Introducing MicroLiteM3™, featuring a revolutionary adjustable design for a custom fit. The sleek new frame architecture incorporates M3 Alloy, a proprietary blend of three metal compounds for durability. Spring hinge frames and adjustable nosepiece put you in control of articulation.

August 18th, 2005 Order MicroLite™ Eyewear Online, Save 15% In response to the increasing interest and global acceptance of MicroLite™ radiation protective eyewear, we are pleased to extend a 15% discount when you purchase your leaded eyewear online. Take a few minutes to browse our recently enhanced site, choose the MicroLite™ model for your application, then order online and save 15% on your plano or prescription order.

July 5th, 2005 Just Published - "Beir VII: Health Risks from Exposure to Low Levels of Ionizing Radiation" Scientific evidence shows that even low doses of ionizing radiation, such as gamma rays and X-rays, are likely to pose some adverse health effects, says a new report from the National Academies' National Research Council. The committee's report develops the most up-to-date and comprehensive risk estimates for cancer and other health effects from exposure to low-level ionizing radiation. Download the Article

Your Transactions Are Secure With regard to the recent and well-publicized CardSystems Solutions credit card security breach, AttenuTech would like to assure you that all credit card transactions with our customers are unaffected by this data security failure. We do not utilize CardSystems Solutions as our payment processor, and we do employ a Visa/Mastercard security compliance scanning service to provide our customers with an additional level of security.

AttenuTech is the only company that designs and manufactures eyewear specifically for your protection in fluoroscopic environments

AttenuTech now offers Laser Safety eyewear for specialty medical and industrial applications