RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

The U GROUP supplies an innovative plastic fire retardant sackholder range, developed to meet the exacting specification of the NHS technical memorandums. The range provides a convenient alternative to metal units, providing an easy care and maintenance option, which has proven popular with healthcare professionals.

HYGIENICS BIOSECURITY was founded in 1999. Its services comprise the Community Equipment division, which cleans and disinfects in excess of 250,000 pieces of care equipment annually, and the rapidly expanding Hospital Disinfection Division.

OSPREY DEEP CLEAN will be showing its Provap fully integrated dry steam vapour decontamination system together with special tools developed in co-operation with the healthcare industry.

Virusolve+, from AMITY, combines a cleanser and disinfectant in a non-toxic, biodegradable compound that is simple and safe to use anywhere. An innovative blend of dodeclymine structures, solvents and completely safe detergent, Virusolve+ cleans and disinfects without leaving harmful residues and continues fighting micro-organisms long after application.

SCHÜLKE is a leader in international infection control and is an NHS Supply Chain preferred partner.

Based on proprietary chlorine dioxide technology, TRISTEL SOLUTIONS’ range of infection control solutions now includes products designed and packaged to meet the specific needs of different fields of infection control.

GAMA HEALTHCARE, formed by two medically qualified doctors, manufactures a wide range of wipes designed for infection control. Clinell Universal Sanitising Wipes provide a single universal solution which can be used to disinfect and clean hands, surfaces and equipment. They contain an antimicrobial, patent-pending formula capable of killing at least 99.999% of germs according to the European standards EN1276 and prEN12054. They are also effective in 30 seconds according to EN1500.

The New Pulpmatic Macerator from DDC DOLPHIN claims to reach new standards in the maceration of biodegradable pulp product bedpans, bottles, vomit bowls and other similar articles. Special features include the Pulpmatic’s hands-free automatic lid, with non-touch infrared operation, and automatic disinfection of the internal maceration chamber. The Pulpmatic is claimed to be the first to adopt this hands-free approach, which has major benefits in reducing cross contamination and HAI’s.

ETHICON, a division of Johnson & Johnson Medical, is committed to working with healthcare professionals to reduce the risk of surgical site infection. A leader in wound closure, the company will be highlighting the latest technologies to help fight against infection.

ENTURIA is a medical company dedicated to preventative healthcare. Its focus is on the development, manufacturing and distribution of science-rich products that deliver “basically better health”.

TALLEY GROUP claims to be the UK’s largest privately owned specialist in pressure ulcer prevention mattresses, negative pressure wound therapy and provides cost effective wipe clean duvet systems and specialist decontamination solutions for primary and secondary healthcare.

VERNAGROUP has announced that it will be launching its new Vortex macerator and powerful Tuffie 5 wipes, which eradicate the major five major groups of pathogens – including Clostridium difficile, MRSA and E. coli.

FANNIN (UK), the exclusive distributor of ICU Medical products in the UK and Ireland, present the Clave and MicroClave range of closed intravenous (IV) access/needle-free connectors.

GOJO TFX provides a completely contact-free method of dispensing – therefore minimising the spread of bacteria and points of contamination.

GREEN VALET infection containment PPE packs and kits are an innovative approach to infection control for use during outbreaks of SARS, avian influenza (“bird flu”) and other major infections. Developed following research with the NHS they have become a key part of infection control strategy for pandemics at many Trusts and are now available from NHS Supply Chain.

The wish of physicians for the ability to scan the entire organ, e.g. the heart, brain or liver, in one rotation and hence in a fraction of a second, has now become reality for the first time with the Aquilion One.

The Getinge Poka-yoke Aer from LANCER can now disinfect a flexible endoscope in as little as half the time it takes for a conventional AER.

SYNERGY’s linen management service cleans more than ten million items of laundry, uniforms and surgical gowns every year.

Emergency medicine consultants at the Bradford Royal Infirmary have introduced resuscitative ultrasound techniques to the department using a SONOSITE MicroMaxx point-of-care ultrasound tool.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust has decided to introduce the Bardex I.C. silver alloy and hydrogel coated Foley catheter, from BARD, as a first line treatment option to help reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).