RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Wound care is often overlooked in the prevention of healthcare-acquired infections (HCAIs). However, surgical and wound sites are easy points of entry for bacteria if left without adequate protection.

20/30 LABS is a UKAS accredited laboratory specialising in decontamination services. Established in 2005 to perform microbiological analysis of water for use in automated endoscope reprocessors, the organisation has gone from strength to strength and now offers a complete and fully accredited microbiological service.

MAILBOX, Healthcare Division of Stamford Products, is exhibiting for the first time at Infection Prevention 2012. The company will be showing its Medstor range of cost saving materials management systems and high density storage solutions.

VorTEC is an easy to use vapour delivery system dispensing TECCARE Ultra – a safe, sporicidal solution.

Having reduced prices by an average of 14%, VERNACARE will be showing delegates how it can help them hit their targets while helping to reduce the risk of cross infection and increasing patient safety.

PURELL Advanced is a new formulation from GOJO. The new ‘entire hospital’ formulation is said to combine exceptional antimicrobial efficacy with clinically proven skin condition, to enhance the existing PURELL range.

CAREFUSION helps improve patient care by working in partnership with hospitals to protect both the operating team and patients through the provision of clinically proven infection prevention products.

NANOCLAVE TECHNOLOGIES will be showing its Nanoclave Cabinet which is now in use within the NHS. The cabinet is said to effectively decontaminate all non-invasive medical equipment and electronic devices and provides a fast, repeatable decontamination solution.

The Optitherm thermostatic tap from HORNE includes a variety of features that help to prevent the spread of infection including facilitating good management of the water system.

SCHÜLKE will be presenting the winners of its 2012 Hand Hygiene awards with their trophies at IPS on its exhibition stand. The awards aim to recognise and reward hand hygiene initiatives that ‘go the extra mile’.

Initial results from a multi-site, Department of Defense-funded clinical trial in the US have demonstrated that the use of antimicrobial copper surfaces in intensive care unit rooms result in a greater than 40% reduction in the risk of acquiring a hospital infection.

GAMA HEALTHCARE, with its brand Clinell, is proud to partner with Clorox – a trusted brand name in the US healthcare market. Clinell Clorox Chlorine Wipes harness the same technology and efficacy as Clorox Germicidal Wipes, a chlorine wipe that is widely used in US hospitals to help prevent the spread of C. difficile.

BIOQUELL’s bio-decontamination technology utilises a vapour-phase method of distributing a powerful sterilant in the form of hydrogen peroxide vapour (HPV).

HOWORTH AIR TECHNOLOGY has recently expanded its range of Exflow Ultra Clean Ventilation Canopies with the addition of a screenless model – the Exflow Evolution.

A leading name in medical supplies nationwide, HENLEYS MEDICAL has over 60 years’ experience with a product range encompassing the needs of almost all hospital departments.

The U GROUP has recently added a 65 litre front door opening sackholder to its range. The new sackholder is based on the existing 65 litre fixed bodied unit with the same base footprint.

Hygiene solutions company, SEALED AIR’S DIVERSEY BUSINESS offers process recommendations and products to help customers arm themselves against infections.

Endoscope reprocessing specialist, WASSENBURG MEDICAL DEVICES B.V. has unveiled a strategic alliance with endoscope supplier PENTAX Europe. The Netherlandsbased company is a leader in the field of endoscope reprocessing.

PALL MEDICAL provides a diverse range of filtration membranes to the healthcare market for critical contamination control.

SYNERGY HEALTH has announced the launch of the new economy and eco-friendly Synergy Health Essentials Washcloth. The single-use, dry cleansing wipe is part of the company’s new value range of patient hygiene products, aimed at saving both money and the environment.