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RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

GAMA wins business accolade

Watford-based GAMA Healthcare has been named ‘Large Business of the Year’ for the second year running in the annual Hertfordshire Business Awards.

Real-time monitoring ensures water quality

When a medical diagnostics company required a new water treatment monitoring system to improve its performance calculations and prevent against unnecessary alarm call-outs for staff, Veolia Water Technologies UK (VWT UK) provided the ideal solution.

"One of the Seven Cleaning Wonders of the World"

UVD Robots recently interviewed Paul Clarke, Head of Facilities Management Services at Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board. We asked Paul to give us his opinion on UVD Robots compared with manual UVC systems.

Here is what Paul said…

Inventory management solution

Effective insight into the utilisation of products by clinicians and patients can be achieved using the latest realtime point-of-use inventory management solution...

Single-use endoscope range

As Broncoflex is designed for single-use there is no risk of cross contamination. Central Medical Supplies (CMS) is the sole UK distributor for the single-use endoscope range produced by medical device company Axess Vision Technology.

Surface disinfection in healthcare

Diversey’s Oxivir range contains patented Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide (AHP) as the active ingredient, delivering fast-acting, broad-spectrum surface disinfection against a wide range of pathogens.

SC Johnson Professional's Alcohol Free Hand Sanitiser: When to Use

SC Johnson Professional recently launched their widest and most complete range of hand sanitisers yet – with foam, gel and alcohol-free formats. Making different options available to healthcare professionals can help improve hand hygiene compliance through products that people prefer to use, thus potentially having a significant impact on the reduction of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAIs).

Saint Mary's Hospital Uses Ultrasound in Successful Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Program

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is a paradigm shift in perioperative care, designed to minimise the effects of surgical stress and safely facilitate early discharge. A large body of evidence has demonstrated that this multidisciplinary approach to standardising care of the surgical patient with best practices significantly reduces complications, infection rates, readmissions, costs and length of stay (LOS), and increases patient satisfaction.

Key Surgical Launches New Endoscopy Range

We are excited to announce that Insitumed is now part of the Key Surgical® group of companies.

Joerns Healthcare Bolsters its Active Stand-Aid Offer with the Oxford® Up

Joerns Healthcare’s NEW Oxford Up was previewed at three separate events, earlier this year to include the NAEP and RCOT Conference and Exhibitions in June 2019 as well as the Moving & Handling People Conference in August. The overwhelmingly positive response has exceeded expectations and Joerns fully anticipate the Up becoming a key product within Oxford’s Professional Series.

So You Think You Know About The Risks From Formalin Spills?

Formaldehyde is a colourless, corrosive gas, which has a pungent, irritating odour. When used at 5% solution with water as a disinfectant as it is effective in killing bacteria, fungi and viruses. Formalin, the most commonly used form of formaldehyde in healthcare, is the standard fixative for histological specimens. It is a solution of approximately 4% formaldehyde and water (known as 10% NBF) and is ubiquitous in clinical laboratories, pathology laboratories, and in operating rooms.

Invacare launches Aquatec Ocean VIP Ergo

The new Aquatec Ocean VIP Ergo is a modular shower chair commode which suits a wide range of individuals and their postural needs. Designed to meet the personal care needs of those with complex conditions, this modern shower chair commode specifically addresses postural stability, safety, comfort and ease of use.

The Fluke Simulator Range available from Ultramedic

Fluke Biomedical ProSim Vital Signs Simulators transform physiological simulation by adding multi-parameter functionality (including ECG, SP02, temperature, respiration, NIBP, IBP, cardiac output, and foetal ECG/IUP) in a single patient simulator device, helping you meet your patient monitor testing and medical device quality requirements to ensure patient safety.

EMS-GRIVORY Reusable instead of disposable!

The healthcare sector is a highly interesting, quickly growing market, where EMS is already successfully active today. The focus is on the US American health market which is already the largest healthcare market worldwide showing annual growth of 6.5% and forecast to have a USD 800 billion turnover in 2023.

Hydrogen Peroxide Decontamination from MAT FM – Effective Disinfection of Sensitive Areas

MAT FM is now able to offer hydrogen peroxide decontamination of operating theatres, recovery areas, critical care, sterile services, aseptic suites, cleanrooms and containment laboratories.

Key Surgical UK’s Brush Portfolio has Expanded

At Key Surgical, we aim to support you throughout the whole reprocessing cycle, whether in CSSD or Endoscopy. We have expanded our range of pipe cleaners, general cleaning brushes, instrument cleaning brushes, endoscope brushes, and channel cleaning brushes to cover all your manual cleaning needs.

Lyngsoe X-Tracking™ Solution

The Lyngsoe X-Tracking™ solution is the ideal solution to solve location tracking issues within a busy hospital and its web based simple search is especially suited for healthcare users.

RFiD Discovery – The Track And Trace Experts For Healthcare

RFiD Discovery is the recognised brand name for radio frequency identification solutions for the healthcare industry from Paragon ID, a global leader in identification solutions. Used in a growing number of hospitals across the UK for over 12 years, RFiD Discovery is the number one choice for active and passive RFID systems.

Improving Medical Device Cleaning And Disinfection

Talley Group are the UKs largest privately owned provider of specialist pressure area care (PAC) support surfaces for the prevention and management of pressure ulcers.

Edan Medical UK Showcasing At The Clinical Engineering Conference 2019

Since 1995, Edan has started focusing on creating remarkable medical devices and providing efficient healthcare solutions for our customers.

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Upcoming Events

National DERS and SMART pump conference

BCEC, Birmingham
29th April 2024

World Hand Hygiene Day

Worldwide
5th May 2024

Theatres & Decontamination Conference 2024

Coventry Building Society Arena
16th May 2024

The AfPP Roadshow - Birmingham

Millennium Point, Birmingham
18th May 2024

BAUN Summer Educational Event – Essential Urology Skills

Crowne Plaza, Newcastle Stephenson Quarter
6th June 2024

The AfPP Roadshow - Exeter

University of Exeter
22nd June 2024

Access the latest issue of Clinical Services Journal on your mobile device together with an archive of back issues.

Download the FREE Clinical Services Journal app from your device's App store

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