RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

SHERMOND has re-launched its range of examination gloves in new contemporary packaging, designed to make product identification and selection simpler for the end user.

The K2MS Portal 19” Medical Touchscreen PC was developed by K2 Medical Systems to offer an advanced maternity care computing platform to provide patient safety, with an infection control design.

A highlight of the DIVERSEY stand will be new disposable Soft Care Body Wash Gloves which incorporate a blend of surfactants, impregnated into the wipe and formulated to be safe and gentle for the patient and carer during prolonged contact.

There are over 1,500 product lines and 100 ranges of medical furniture and equipment available from BRISTOL MAID.

The ingo-man Wi eco dispenser system, from OPHARDT Hygiene, has been developed to sustainably improve hand hygiene in hospitals. The system works with an integrated counter function for the measurement of hand-hygiene behaviour.

The SHARPSMART reusable sharps safety collection device has been clinically proven to reduce sharps injuries while also reducing the sharps plastic waste and associated CO2 emissions that are generated from the burning of single use plastic sharps bins.

MEDICHEM INTERNATIONAL’s high-level surface disinfectant, Trigene Advance has been added to the purchasing database of the NHS Supply Chain.

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

Desderman Pure hand hygiene gel, from SCHÜLKE UK is a rapid acting alcohol based hand rub formulated for hand disinfection in 30 seconds.

NANOCLAVE has recently introduced an NHS-ready germicidal light decontamination cabinet designed to effectively decontaminate all noninvasive medical equipment and electronic devices.

ANTIMICROBIAL COPPER is the name that unites a global network of non-profit organisations which disseminate information about, and advising on the use of, antimicrobial copper touch surfaces – door furniture, grab rails, taps and ward equipment – to reduce contamination and the risk of infection in clinical environments.

BIOQUELL’s hydrogen peroxide vapour (HPV) room bio-decontamination technology is said to offer a proven method of reducing HCAI rates in an endemic setting.

ALBERT WAESCHLE will be exhibiting two product ranges at the event.

In 2008 the Department of Health partnered the Design Council to challenge the UK design community to develop innovative products to help control the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections by making the cleaning of hospital furniture quicker, easier and more effective thereby improving the patient-hospital experience.

HYGIENA INTERNATIONAL, a supplier of rapid hygiene testing systems, has recently completed the Showcase Hospital Evaluation Programme involving its SystemSURE Plus ATP product.

At the event GAMA HEALTHCARE will be displaying its easy clean commode, part of its Clinell range. The hygienic and lightweight commode is said to be safer, cleaner and more convenient for both carers and patients.

GOJO will be showcasing its evolving healthcare programme at this year’s IPS event. The company’s team of experts will be available to offer advice to healthcare workers on prevention of infection by following a correct hand hygiene regime.

HAIGH offers a range of bedpan disposal solutions, from single bedpan units to multiple product macerators, each product includes the company’s Bugban technology, which is said to offer increased levels of protection.

The Premium range of endotrachael tube introducers (bougies) and intubation stylets, have been launched by PROACT MEDICAL. The new bougies range offers a variety of benefits such as unique memory retention to allow shaping to individual preferences and needs.

INFUTECH has introduced extension sets for use with its infusion systems. The Saflo extension sets are said to reduce drug wastage, while also improving ease of handling during the subcutaneous administration process.