RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

SCHMITZ U. SOEHNE is a familyowned German SME, founded in 1930. It develops, produces and distributes a range of innovative medical equipment furniture for hospitals and private surgeries.

As technology advances, the possibilities of what can be achieved within the sterile environment of an operating theatre increase, with many hospitals looking to install specialised integrated operating theatres to improve treatment and outcomes.

BRISTOL MAID has launched a new range of infusion and pump stands as part of the award winning eClean range of equipment.

BENDER UK – a leading isolated power supply (IPS) and theatre control panel manufacturer – has become the sole distributor for Steris surgical products in the UK.

The number of obese patients has increased, forcing more clinics to adapt their existing equipment. As well as offering operating tables equipped to accommodate a maximum weight load of 454 kg, MAQUET is also able to supply accessories which help to ensure safe and comfortable patient positioning.

Horiba Medical, specialists in automated in vitro diagnostic systems for haematology and chemistry analysis, has launched the Microsemi CRP haematology analyser.

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary has installed two Nanoclave decontamination cabinets within its central decontamination unit.

WYBONE has encapsulated 40 years’ experience within clinical waste collection to bring the innovative ‘Capsule’ plastic/plastisol sackholder. Designed, engineered and manufactured exclusively within the UK, the Capsule benefits from ultra-tough ABS plastic components that are 100% recyclable.

Barrier nursing, essential to everyday activities, has now gone mobile, with the launch of the Barrier Nursing Cart (BNC) from CIM MED.

HYGIENA INTERNATIONAL provides rapid hygiene testing systems. Its core technology uses ATP Bioluminescence that provides a real-time objective measurement to verify that cleaning standards have been achieved.

MEDIMARK SCIENTIFIC will be showcasing its CHEMGENE range of products, which include the new CHEMGENE HLD4H alcohol-free wipes. .

Wound care is often overlooked in the prevention of healthcare-acquired infections (HCAIs). However, surgical and wound sites are easy points of entry for bacteria if left without adequate protection.

20/30 LABS is a UKAS accredited laboratory specialising in decontamination services. Established in 2005 to perform microbiological analysis of water for use in automated endoscope reprocessors, the organisation has gone from strength to strength and now offers a complete and fully accredited microbiological service.

MAILBOX, Healthcare Division of Stamford Products, is exhibiting for the first time at Infection Prevention 2012. The company will be showing its Medstor range of cost saving materials management systems and high density storage solutions.

VorTEC is an easy to use vapour delivery system dispensing TECCARE Ultra – a safe, sporicidal solution.

Having reduced prices by an average of 14%, VERNACARE will be showing delegates how it can help them hit their targets while helping to reduce the risk of cross infection and increasing patient safety.

PURELL Advanced is a new formulation from GOJO. The new ‘entire hospital’ formulation is said to combine exceptional antimicrobial efficacy with clinically proven skin condition, to enhance the existing PURELL range.

CAREFUSION helps improve patient care by working in partnership with hospitals to protect both the operating team and patients through the provision of clinically proven infection prevention products.

NANOCLAVE TECHNOLOGIES will be showing its Nanoclave Cabinet which is now in use within the NHS. The cabinet is said to effectively decontaminate all non-invasive medical equipment and electronic devices and provides a fast, repeatable decontamination solution.

The Optitherm thermostatic tap from HORNE includes a variety of features that help to prevent the spread of infection including facilitating good management of the water system.