RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

The SHARPSMART reusable sharps collection device has been clinically proven to reduce sharps injuries, while at the same time reducing the sharps plastic waste and associated CO2 emissions (generated from the burning single-use plastic sharps bins).

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

HYGIENA INTERNATIONAL is a global leader in the provision of rapid hygiene testing systems. Hygiena’s core technology uses ATP Bioluminescence that provides a real time objective measurement to verify that cleaning standards have been achieved.

BIOQUELL is an expert in the provision of Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV) bio-decontamination solutions for healthcare environments.

In the wake of Andrew Lansley’s zero tolerance on healthcare-associated infections, GOJO is demonstrating its continuously improving hand hygiene education programme at this year’s IPS Conference to aid infection control nurses.

2. BRAUN MEDICAL, a member of the B. Braun Group supplies Prontoderm-MRSA decolonisation packs and non-antibiotic nasal gel, hand hygiene products –

FANNIN was established in 1829 and today is part of the DCC group. The company’s MicroClave needle-free IV access system is proven for use on central and peripheral venous access.

The SUNLIGHT Air Disinfection Unit protects patients and healthcare professionals from airborne infection by reducing the bio burden in the atmosphere in the same way that the natural outdoor environment cleanses the air.

MARLUX disposable curtain systems have been designed to support hospitals’ infection control measures through the use of high quality, durable and recyclable non-woven polypropylene material which does not support bacterial growth.

A new dedicated single-patient hospital pack, comprising of 125 mL Hibi Scrub Plus, has been launched by MOLNLYCKE for hospital staff to give patients for a whole body wash prior to surgery or for use while staying overnight on the ward.

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN works with more than 450 Trusts, to offer a comprehensive range of infection prevention products to help Trusts meet their objectives on cleaning, hygiene and infection control. NHS Supply Chain aims to deliver over £1 billion savings by 2016.

It has long been suspected that a major cause of the spread of infection between patients in high risk areas is the use of reusable blood pressure cuffs.

Logicath AgTive, from SMITHS MEDICAL, offers an advanced technology that helps reduce the risk of catheter-related infections.

The new LANCER Vac-a-Scope system gives a quick and easy method of packaging endoscopes ready for safe and aseptic transportation and/or prolonged storage for up to 21 days.

VYGON (UK) has supplied medical and surgical products to healthcare professionals for over 30 years. During this time it has built a reputation for delivering high quality products and excellence in customer service, helping healthcare professionals to offer best practice solutions to their patients.

ADVANCED STERILIZATION PRODUCTS (ASP), a division of Ethicon, a Johnson & Johnson company, has a long track record of designing and delivering innovative infection prevention solutions –

DEB has been working with healthcare professionals for over 20 years to increase the levels of hand hygiene compliance.

ECOLAB, an infection prevention specialist, will be showcasing its new fully virucidal alcohol hand gel, Spirigel Complete. With the theme of “Complete Protection – Everywhere It Matters”, the company will be demonstrating its products and services to the attending delegates.

HD CLINICAL has just announced the launch of “Solus” – the next-generation, web-based information system for bringing integrated health records to life. Solus interfaces to medical data sources and devices across a wide range of clinical activity.

The careful and time consuming cleaning and disinfecting of sharps bins and trays before taking into controlled aseptic areas and isolators is not a guarantee that those items will be free from microbial contamination.