RECENT PRODUCT NEWS
Oxivir – High Performance Infection Prevention
Oxivir products from Diversey deliver fast-acting, broad-spectrum disinfection against a wide range of pathogens including bacteria, viruses and yeasts. Tested to relevant EN standards, each product contains patented Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide (AHP) as its active ingredient.
Lautenschläger Steam Sterilisers – German Engineering at its Finest
Lautenschläger has been a leading company in steam sterilisation for over 125 years, delivering world class, state-of-the-art technology.
Ellab Provides Thermal Validation Solutions
Ellab provides thermal validation solutions, rental solutions, qualification and validation services and calibration services.
BES Healthcare to bring New Standards of Decontamination following Distribution Agreement with RehaWash Systems
BES Healthcare Ltd has signed a new distribution agreement with German-based decontamination specialist RehaWash Systems at this year’s Rehacare show in Dusseldorf.
Manchester United clinical collaboration continues
Manchester United Football Club has announced a renewed multi-year agreement with Canon Medical Systems Europe as its official medical systems partner.
How to evaluate medical device warranties
FujifilmSonoSite is helping ultrasound users to assess the total cost of ownership for imaging equipment.
Free heel prick incisor trial
Specialist maternity products supplier, Central Medical Supplies (CMS), is offering hospital Trusts a free trial of the Gentleheel heel prick incisor.
High level disinfection
The latest ultrasound probe high level disinfection innovation featuring an enhanced design, simple and fast workflows plus digital recording keeping has been launched by infection prevention specialist Nanosonics.
Mobile decontamination
Cantel (UK) is working in partnership with EMS Healthcare to offer Quest+ Decontamination; said to be the first of its kind mobile decontamination unit for endoscope reprocessing in the UK.
Point-Of-Care Ultrasound Helps Make Regional Anaesthesia Quicker and Safer, and Improves Patient Comfort
Ultrasound guidance has proven invaluable for the regional neurosurgical centre at the Salford Royal Hospital, helping to improve safety, save time and enhance the patient experience. Jim Corcoran, consultant neuroanaesthetist and clinical director for perioperative care at the hospital, explained.
ProtoCOL 3 for Fast, Automated Identification and Counting of Superbugs
With ProtoCOL 3 clinical microbiologists can in seconds automatically identify and accurately count colonies of superbugs including, Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, MRSA and multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
New Thermosept® X-tra – Outstanding Cleaning Performance With Cost Savings
Mildly alkaline machine detergent based on surfactants and enzymes for the universal cleaning of medical instruments and accessories.
First Global Install Of HORIBA Medical’s New Track-Based Haematology Platform Achieves Quality Accreditation.
Northampton, UK – 4th October 2018 – HORIBA UK Ltd, Medical announces the first global installation of its new HELO high throughput fully automated haematology platform in Torbay Hospital. The Laboratory there has achieved UKAS ISO 15189 accreditation.
Trophon 2 Offers Smart Traceability With Its Simple-To-Use Traceability System For Ultrasound Probe High Level Disinfection.
It captures all the required traceability information and automatically delivers accurate, digital disinfection reports.
Welch Allyn Take 'Completing the Picture' 2018 To Scotland
Completing the Picture has grown in popularity since its inception in 2001, and is now firmly fixed in the calendars of those who manage, maintain or procure medical devices. Completing the Picture is held twice a year with a symposium in Central England and another in Scotland.
Major London Hospital Uses Automated Colony Counter To Accurately Track Antibiotic Resistant Superbugs
Synbiosis, a long-established manufacturer of automated microbiological systems, has announced that its ProtoCOL 3 automated colony counter is being used at a major teaching hospital in London to accurately track the spread of Carbapenem-Resistant bacteria (CRB) superbugs.
A new standard in instrument durability and cutting
Omega Surgical Instrumentshas unveiled its TITANIT range of instruments, offering a superior class of cutting sharpness and economical service costs.
Tackling healthcare associated infections
Infections, particularly those displaying antimicrobial resistance, present a major threat to public health.
Disposable Disinfection Wipes
Environmental cleaning in health and social care environments is a key intervention in infection prevention. By maintaining a clean and sanitary environment, facilities can improve patient satisfaction while reducing the transmission of infections and re-admissions.
Simplify diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis
The new IMMY sõna Aspergillus Galactomannan Lateral Flow Assay is now available in the UK exclusively from Alpha Laboratories.
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Scottish Intensive Care Society Conference 2025
Crieff Hydro Hotel, Scotland
1st - 2nd May 2025
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