High Level Disinfectant
November 16, 2011 6:34 am | Steris Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsSTERIS Corporation offers new Resert® XL HLD High Level Disinfectant. According to the company, the disinfectant acts as a safe alternative to aldehyde-based high level disinfectants. Features include: • Fast-acting 8-minute high level disinfection with effective kill activity at 20°C/68°F.
LISTED UNDER: Cleaning SolutionsAutomated Disinfection
November 14, 2011 8:15 am | Product Releases | CommentsXenex offers the fastest, safest, and most cost-effective method for the automated disinfection of healthcare facilities, such as patient rooms, ORs, and ICUs. Xenex’s portable room disinfection system uses pulsed xenon ultraviolet light to destroy viruses, bacteria and bacterial spores in the patient environment without contact or chemicals.
LISTED UNDER: SterilizersSTERRAD NX System
November 8, 2011 8:03 am | Advanced Sterilization Products | Product Releases | CommentsThe STERRAD® NX™ System from Advanced Sterilization Products is a fast low-temperature hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizer. It offers a 28-minute cycle for most general surgical instruments and a 38-minute cycle for single-channel flexible endoscopes. The compact size and rapid instrument turn around make the STERRAD NX System ideal for operating rooms and surgery centers.
LISTED UNDER: SterilizersLow Temperature Sterilization System
November 7, 2011 8:14 am | Steris Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsSTERIS Corporation has launched the latest advance in its V-PRO line of healthcare sterilizers. The Amsco V-PRO maX Low Temperature Sterilization System offers three cycles and a number of advancements that enable healthcare providers to enhance overall processing performance, reduce inventory, save time and money, and ensure that patients consistently receive a high level of care.
LISTED UNDER: SterilizersKIMTECH WETTASK
November 4, 2011 6:04 am | Kimberly-Clark Health Care | Product Releases | CommentsThe KIMTECH WETTASK* system consists of a roll of dry KIMTECH PREP* Wipers that can be placed in a large bucket or small canister dispenser. Once any type of disinfecting solution (Quaternary amines or bleach, for instance) is added to the container to be absorbed by the wipers, the WETTASK* is ready to use.
LISTED UNDER: Cleaning SolutionsCIDEX® OPA Solution
October 24, 2011 9:13 am | Advanced Sterilization Products | Product Releases | CommentsCIDEX® OPA Solution from Advanced Sterilization Products has been the trusted solution for high-level disinfection. It is the industry standard for instrument reprocessing, offering high standards for purity when used for manual or automatic reprocessing. Features include: • Offers high standards for purity when used for manual or automatic reprocessing • Quickly disinfects for improved productivity—more endoscopes can be processed in less time • Works within minutes and provides broad spectrum killing power, even in the presence of human serum For more information, visit www.
LISTED UNDER: Sterilization SolutionsTW-4000 Tempest Washer
October 12, 2011 10:35 am | Midbrook Medical | Product Releases | CommentsThe Medical Tempest Washer is a four basket ultrasonic, enzymatic soak, agitation, exterior fluid spray and interior lumen flush system.This unit is designed especially for surgical instruments and small utensils cleaned in the Central Processing Department of the hospital that can be ultrasonically washed.
LISTED UNDER: Ultrasonic Cleaning UnitsEndozime AW Triple Plus
October 10, 2011 9:13 am | Ruhof Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsWith its high concentration and powerful formulation of enzymes, Endozime® AW Triple Plus® from Ruhof Healthcare is the ultimate enzymatic cleaner and detergent in one. Its unique multi-tiered enzymatic formulation with A.P.A. (Advanced Proteolitic Action) and rust inhibitors removes all bio-burden and leaves the inside walls of washers free of residue.
LISTED UNDER: Cleaning SolutionsABBI Absorbent Mat
October 7, 2011 6:02 am | Product Releases | CommentsGraham Medical has introduced a superior fluid management solution for healthcare facilities with the new ABBI™ Absorbent Mat.The ABBI mat, constructed to absorb more than 19 times its weight in fluid, has a non-skid poly backing to keep floors dry, clean, and slip-free. Proudly made in the USA, the ABBI mat effectively retains body fluids to prevent staining,minimize cross-contamination, and enable quick and efficient room turnover.
LISTED UNDER: Waste Fluid Control Products3M DuraPrep Surgical Solution
October 3, 2011 8:19 am | 3M Health Care | Product Releases | Comments3M DuraPrep Surgical Solution is a patient skin prepping solution that uses iodine povacrylex and isopropyl alcohol as two active ingredients and does not contain povidone-iodine. All procedures and control used for the manufacturing and testing of 3M DuraPrep Surgical Solution have been fully reviewed and approved by the FDA and comply with all FDA requirements.
LISTED UNDER: Surgical Prep ApplicatorsAbbi™ From Graham Medical
September 28, 2011 7:35 am | Product Releases | CommentsGraham Medical announces the launch of a new absorbent, virtually lint-free product line called Abbi™. Abbi absorbent products, including Abbi operating room (O.R.) towel and Abbi absorbent multi-use towel, are constructed of a spunlace/nonwoven material to provide optimal absorbency, ultra-low linting, softness and durability.
LISTED UNDER: TowelsChemical Indicator Strip and Tape
September 26, 2011 11:17 am | Spsmedical Supply Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe chemical indicator strip and tape for hydrogen peroxide sterilization from SPSmedical offer a distinct red to blue color change when exposed to the hydrogen peroxide sterilization process. This proprietary ink is the only one in the industry FDA cleared for use in all STERRAD® models and the Amsco V-PRO™ sterilizer allowing facilities to streamline their inventory and eliminate the chance of errors.
LISTED UNDER: SterilizersClorox® Broad Spectrum Quaternary Disinfectant Cleaner
September 23, 2011 8:41 am | Clorox Professional Products Division | Product Releases | CommentsThe Clorox Company has introduced Clorox Commercial Solutions® Clorox® Broad Spectrum Quaternary Disinfectant Cleaner. Clorox® Broad Spectrum Cleaner is Clorox’s newest non-bleach hospital-use disinfectant and the only quaternary spray registered by the U.S. EPA to kill all of the ESKAPE pathogens.
LISTED UNDER: Cleaning SolutionsLow-temperature Sterlization Technology
September 20, 2011 7:22 am | Advanced Sterilization Products | Product Releases | CommentsThe STERRAD® 100NX® System from Advanced Sterlization Products, the leader in low-temperature sterilization technology offers everything your facility needs to sterilize instruments with confidence. Three sterilization cycles including the 24-minute EXPRESS Cycle for da Vinci® 3-D endoscopes and other devices without lumens Processes a wide range of instruments including multiple single-channel flexible endoscopes, cameras, rigid scopes, light cords, batteries, and power drills For more information, visit www.
LISTED UNDER: SterilizersChoosing Patient Prep
August 30, 2011 7:12 am | Carefusion | Articles | CommentsWhat are the top three considerations surgical professionals should make when choosing patient prep products? Charles Pigneri, Director, Marketing, Surgical Products, CareFusion , www.carefusion.com August 30, 2011 1. Efficacy. When you think about it, we are outnumbered by the bacteria on the skin.
LISTED UNDER: Patient Prep Products
