RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

BANG & OLUFSEN MEDICOM, an innovative drug delivery device solutions provider and BESPAK, a leader in specialty medical devices and inhalation valve technologies, have announced that the two companies have entered into an exclusive partnership to co-develop and co-market a single increment dose counting inhaler – The Assist Actuated Inhaler.

COOK BIOTECH has launched its innovative Surgisis AFP anal fistula plug, the world’s first medical device designed to permanently close painful, debilitating anal fistulas.

The introduction of the new Olympus ETD3 endoscope washer-disinfector places OLYMPUS at the forefront of endoscope reprocessing technology as the only flexible endoscope manufacturer offering an automated endoscope reprocessing system.

INTERSURGICAL has launched The Drum – a new, easy-to-use pre-filled 1 kg soda lime cartridge.

Focused on providing innovative, clinical solutions to protect patients and healthcare workers, KIMBERLY-CLARK has launched its new STERLING Nitrile examination glove.

Canaletto, a surgical implant for treating carpal tunnel syndrome, has achieved notable results.

Lone worker safety will be highlighted at a series of nationwide road shows.

A new website that provides clinical staff, including those in dental and primary care, with guidance on the effective decontamination of surgical instruments has been launched by specialist washing equipment company DAWMED INTERNATIONAL.

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.