RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

LAUNCH DIAGNOSTICS, which provides innovative molecular diagnostics solutions for MRSA and C. difficile testing, is announcing the launch of Illumigene from Meridian Biosciences and will be demonstrating a sensitive, rapid, and easy test for detection of toxigenic C. difficile in stool samples.

COOK MEDICAL’s Spectrum antimicrobial-impregnated central venous catheters (CVC) are designed specifically to reduce the likelihood of a catheterrelated bloodstream infection (CRBSI).

ECOLAB, the 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.

Infection control and prevention is of the highest priority within the healthcare industry and the sanitising of surfaces and equipment forms the foundation of any effective hygiene practice.

As pioneers in hand hygiene education, GOJO has an established team of experts whose sole focus is on-going support to hospitals across the UK.

Adherence to the principles of asepsis is the foundation of surgical site infection prevention. It is critical to minimise a patient’s exposure to bacterial contamination from the surrounding environment to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infection.

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

CareFusion helps customers to 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.

PALL MEDICAL provides a diverse range of filtration membranes to the healthcare market for critical contamination control. Specifically engineered for the filtration of blood and its components, hospital water, respiration, parenteral therapy and cardiovascular and general surgical applications, its filtration products are a critical element for infection control and blood safety.

3M HEALTH CARE offers a comprehensive range of solutions to assist in the fight against hospital-acquired infections, improving patient throughput and reducing associated costs.

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

HELAPET is committed to both contamination and infection control across the medical industry from theatre to aseptic services and laboratories. A leading supplier of sterile and non-sterile disposables for aseptic preparation and the handling of cytotoxics, the company will showcase the specialist SteriClean range of sterile cleaning and disinfection sprays and wipes, together with its new Alcorub hand sanitising gel – specially formulated for pharmaceutical applications.

FRONTIER MEDICAL GROUP is a leading UK manufacturer of medical devices. Providing consumable products and services to healthcare providers worldwide, the Group supplies products and services to a range of clinical specialties including infection control, tissue viability and harm reduction.

The bacterium Legionella, ubiquitous in waters in the natural environment and in man-made water systems, can cause a form of pneumonia and its presence in domestic water systems needs to be managed effectively to avoid nosocomial infection, therefore.

HAIGH has developed the latest, award-winning bedpan disposal unit in its Sluicemaster range. Tackling the increasing need for user-friendly devices on the ward, Haigh believes the Panaway, with hands-free opening and autostart sensor, directly meets the needs of infection control nurses on the ward.

Encompassing the very latest innovations in disposable curtains, MARLUX recently unveiled its new Premiere Range customised printed curtains at IPS 2010. While all Marlux curtain systems are engineered to aid infection control, the company’s printing service offers the added advantage of enabling customers to promote their establishment, support a local charity or demonstrate commitment to the privacy and dignity of patients.

At AfPP, DELTA will be introducing a range of Gelita Medical haemostatic gauze, sponges and powder – which are competitively priced and offer a cotton substrate.

P3 MEDICAL continues to focus on providing innovative, high quality and cost-effective perioperative and general hospital products.

A new single-use anaesthetic medication safety tray – designed to reduce the risk of operating theatre error – will be officially launched at AfPP. Pioneered by medical products manufacturer VERNACARE, the Vernatray has individual channels to ensure the correct alignment of syringes and has a separate storage area for ampoules and sharps.

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.