RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

THE CLINICAL SERVICES JOURNAL provides independent, incisive coverage of a broad spectrum of clinical topics with regular specific focus on key issues in the field of decontamination and infection control.

PURITE will be launching an innovative compact water purification system at IDSc. Called the Integra Mini, the new system uses proven Purite RO technology and has been designed to provide a high quality feed of purified water to a single endoscope reprocessor or clinical washer disinfector, direct from a mains water supply.

DAWMED will be exhibiting its new range of washer-disinfectors at the IDSc Conference and Exhibition. The Wassenburg endoscope washer-disinfector range now incorporates a pass-through version and dryer/storage cabinets.

ROBINSON HEALTHCARE is a UK based manufacturer, supplier, distributor and exporter of a range of quality, innovative products within the medical healthcare sector. Brands such as Gamgee, Instrapac and Readiwipes are used widely across the healthcare sector.

Traceability using direct part marking (also known as etching, engraving or scribing) is playing an increasingly important role in the sterilisation process.

AUDERE MEDICAL SERVICES was formed to fulfill the requirements for an independent specialist in the maintenance and validation of decontamination equipment.

STERILOX ENDOSCOPY is a leading producer of electrolytically generated HOCl (hypochlorous acid) – a safe, fast acting broad-spectrum biocide for disinfection applications. HOCl is produced on site by the Sterilox Midigen, Maxigen/E200 generators.

At this year’s IDSc RB MEDICAL will be presenting a basket system which allows maximum protection of reusable instruments during the decontamination process. This is possible through the design of fixing systems specific to instrument sets and even the smallest of instruments can be accommodated.

MATRIX MARKING provides a system for the identification of surgical instruments. The Matrix Marking system enables full traceability for asset management, infection control and patient safety.

Mobius Tracking by NEWGATE TECHNOLOGY is an innovative tracking and traceability system. In conjunction with the new Motorola MC70, a rugged touch-screen handheld scanner, the company claims to has improved the technology further.

Ensuring that standards of apparatus cleanliness do not jeopardise the outcome of analytical experiments is of ultimate importance in large laboratories and hospital CSSDs and requires complex treatment processes and excellent efficiency.

BDF is a manufacturer of single use drapes and gowns. Its wide range includes both sterile and non-sterile products. The performance levels required by European harmonised standards are met and often exceeded by the non-woven materials carefully selected for the manufacture of the company’s single-use drapes and gowns.

ASTRAPAC MIDLANDS was established in 1974 and specialise in the design, development, manufacture, test and distribution of specialised heat sealing machines for use in virtually every aspect of packaging needs.

Following the publication of an article “Is a lubricant a contaminant or a crucial necessity for maintaining the proper operation of a surgical instrument?”, by Matthew Peskett from RUHOF, issues were raised regarding the use of lubricants – but also the usage instructions and dispensing options for the company’s own lubricant Premixslip.

AESCULAP and DOWNS provide healthcare professionals and hospitals with an extensive portfolio of high quality surgical instrumentation and sterile containers, matched by a comprehensive range of high quality services, enabling customers to obtain all their needs from one source.

DUPONT RelyOn Prion Inactivator will significantly reduce the potential risk of iatrogenic transmission of vCJD via surgical instruments and medical devices. Standard decontamination and sterilising procedures do not effectively remove the infectivity of prion proteins.

SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS’ Syngo Arterial Health Package (AHP) for cardiovascular risk assessment helps to assess and visually demonstrate the cardiovascular risk potential of patients using the concept of “vascular age.”

INVERNESS MEDICAL offers the TestPack Strep A rapid test to tackle the problems caused by delays in diagnosing Streptococcus Group A (Strep A) pharyngitis. TestPack Strep A requires a simple throat swap sample from the patient.

For hospitals commissioning diagnostic imaging facilities, WARDRAY PREMISE offer a worldwide design, manufacturing and installation service backed by over 60 year’s experience.

SONOSITE has announced that its SonoMB imaging technology is now available on its curved array probes, extending this technology to a broad range of examination types in emergency medicine, critical care, anaesthesia and GP surgeries.