RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Cleaning medical instruments, prior to disinfecting to produce a sterile surface, is essential otherwise the biological debris clinging to the surface and even worse in cracks on the surface becomes a breeding ground for microorganisms, emphasises hygiene chemicals company SERCHEM.

HUBBARD ICE SYSTEMS, the UK distributor of Scotsman Ice Machines, will be exhibiting the Scotsman hands-free range of ice and water dispensers which offer solutions for minimising cross-infections in healthcare environments.

Based on 70 years research experience in probiotics and the intestinal microbiota, YAKULT has achieved global recognition in the use of friendly bacteria in foods, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

CLINIMAX offers a complete range of potent biosecurity products – it manufactures and distributes the ‘cleankill’ range of hand hygiene and disinfection products.

HYGIENICS has recently developed its Stericil range of disinfectants.

A Birmingham hospital Trust is to use a unique new technology in its continuing fight against superbugs.

GOJO INDUSTRIES-EUROPE has launched the Hook on Holder, a device to help healthcare workers fight the threat of healthcare associated infections (HAIs).

3M TempaDOT single-use clinical thermometers provide an accurate, reliable and safe method for routine clinical temperature monitoring.

GREENBRIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL has developed a new safe infection control product that has been awarded a Level 2 Recommendation by the Rapid Review Panel at the Health Protection Agency.

SIGNATURE AROMAS, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers in air treatment, has successfully designed and patented Purazone, a UVC system which destroys in excess of 99% of all airborne viruses and bacteria including MRSA.

DDC DOLPHIN offers a complete range of sluiceroom equipment

Already in the forefront of endoscope decontamination, LANCER is launching a completely new compact automated endoscope reprocessor.

BD MEDICAL is a leading supplier of medical devices to healthcare professionals throughout the UK and rest of the world.

Featured on the PANAZ stand at the ICNA exhibition will be examples of the company’s pioneering Shield, an inherently sterile fabric for window and cubicle draperies, blinds and accessories in healthcare environments.

Early detection of MRSA in hospital wards could soon be possible thanks to the development, by BLAZE VENTURE TECHNOLOGIES, of a new sensor that can identify growing MRSA in as little as ten minutes compared to traditional techniques that take up to four days.

Presenting at the ICNA event will be all UK divisions of the global hygiene company ECOLAB.

CONVATEC has launched a valuable new tool for nurses dealing with continence issues to help their patients’ recovery in hospital.

MEDIPURE, an independent microbiological services laboratory leading in HTM 2030 validation procedures, provides services and products to healthcare professionals in both private and public sectors.

PELICAN HEALTHCARE has established itself as a leading manufacturer of specialist disposable products for over 20 years.

The SURGICAL MATERIALS TESTING LABORATORY (SMTL) will be promoting a range of its services at the ICNA exhibition.