RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

DR WEIGERT UK LTD has recently been highlighting the cost implications, as well as health and safety implications, arising from unresolved material changes which can occur during an instrument decontamination cycle.

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN has announced the introduction of two new innovative gloves: The Ansell Gammex powder-free surgical gloves with AMT antimicrobial technology are now available on NHS Supply Chain’s sterile surgical gloves framework agreement.

The incidence and effects of contaminating mycoplasma, bacteria and viruses in cell cultures are frequently underestimated when there are no visible changes, such as turbidity.

VERNACARE has introduced a wall mounted dispenser for its Tuffie wipes range. The system is said to offer increasing productivity and helps to make cost-efficiencies through waste reduction.

The major focus of an £8 million investment in facilities at The Park Hospital in Nottingham is the refurbishment of three existing theatres and endoscopy units plus the installation of a fully integrated theatre which includes a state-of-the-art critical care unit, which incorporates an AmbientLine therapeutic lighting system from TRUMPF MEDICAL SYSTEMS.

Enhanced management of pleural effusions at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (QEII) in Welwyn Garden City have resulted from the portability and ease of use of SONOSITE’s NanoMaxx point-of-care ultrasound systems.

An advanced wound care dressing for moderate to highly exudating wounds has been introduced to the UK by SYNERGY HEALTH, suppliers of Comfifast.

The best way to combat waterborne pathogens is to treat with heat – this is why hot water services in hospitals are typically circulated above 60°C and the cold water is maintained <20°C where Legionella is dormant.

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) has launched the 5 mm BD AutoShield Safety Pen Needle.

MEDICHEM INTERNATIONAL has announced that its leading high level disinfectant, Trigene Advance, is now available through NHS Supply Chain.

There is currently a lot of discussion and debate over the scientific evidence and associated risk factors related to decontamination of surgical instruments in respect of their transport conditions, should they be transported wet or dry?

The ever-present threat of healthcare associated infections (HCAI) has made sterility assurance a key consideration for healthcare providers worldwide.

The Biopure Hot, from ELGA PROCESS WATER, delivers up to 30 litres per minute of HTM 01-06 compliant water to supply large or multiple automated endoscope reprocessors (AERs) for the healthcare sector.

Schulke specialise in infection control products for use throughout the hospital. The products and services protect people and materials against infections and contamination.

The government austerity measures placed on the country are affecting NHS trusts more than most.

Patient safety was high on the agenda at the recent annual congress of the Association for Perioperative Practice – with workshops on human factors, sessions on why people do not to comply with safety rules; to discussion of safe staffing levels in theatre, in the face of financial pressures.

Pall Medical is to hold a free-to-attend “educational workshop” on 1 December, 2011 at Jesmond Dene House, Newcastle, focussing on water quality in hospitals, with particular emphasis on waterborne nosocomial infections within healthcare premises, and the provision of safe water for high risk patients.

PURITE is a manufacturer, supplier and installer of pure water systems. It is certified to BS EN ISO 9001:2008 and can offer systems that produce water compliant with the latest standards for use in sterile service applications.

ALTOMED will be displaying a selection of its Microwash bespoke customised instrument trays, which have been developed to offer protection for delicate instruments while keeping the amount of handling to minimum.

A wide range of washer-disinfectors for every type of decontamination requirement – from dental to SSD – is available from PEACOCKS MEDICAL. Products range in size from bench-top to cart washers, including a 10 DIN sliding door, fast cycle machine, 15 DIN fast cycle, and multichamber washers.