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People, Places, Processes & Products that Influence the Supply Chain

INSIDE THE CURRENT ISSUE May 2008
New Products

CHG IV securement dressing
3M Tegaderm CHG (chlorhexidine gluconate) IV Securement Dressing, is a transparent, antimicrobial dressing used to cover and protect catheter sites and to secure devices to skin. This easy-to-use dressing provides continual antimicrobial activity while giving clinicians complete site visibility. 3M testing in healthy volunteers has shown that Tegaderm CHG reduces the amount of skin flora under the dressing and prevents re-growth. 3M in vitro testing shows CHG has broad spectrum activity against, and is a barrier to, a wide variety of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria and yeast.

Low temperature sterilization system
The Amsco V-PRO 1 Low Temperature Sterilization System from STERIS helps improve productivity and minimize disruptions. Using VHP technology (Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide), V-PRO 1 can quickly process large volumes of heat and moisture sensitive devices. V-PRO 1 features the Vaprox Injection System, a proprietary “tear-drop” shaped receptacle that ensures proper loading. All in one, simple and safe-to-use, the Vaprox HC Sterilant cartridge is self-contained with two protective membranes that prevent staff exposure to chemistry.
Surface disinfectant wipe
Sani-Cloth Plus Germicidal Disposable Cloth now kills most bacteria and viruses in 3 minutes or less including Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). Sani-Cloth Plus is a hospital-grade quaternary/low alcohol formula (14.85%) designed for the disinfection of hard, non-porous surfaces and equipment. Bleach-free, phenolic-free and latex-free, SaniCloth Plus removes organisms by the wiping action created when using the cloths. Most remaining organisms are killed within 3 minutes by exposure to the liquid in the wipe, a benefit of using pre-moistened Sani-Cloth  Plus over other disinfectant wipes and bulk spray solutions.
3M Health Care STERIS Corporation

Professional Disposables International

Electronic bath tissue dispenser
The Kimberly-Clark Professional JRT Electronic Coreless bath tissue dispenser automatically dispenses toilet paper when users place their hands under it. The dispenser combines advanced touchless electronics with high-capacity SCOTT coreless bathroom tissue for enhanced hygiene, reduced consumption and hassle-free performance. The system is ADA-compliant, when properly installed, because of its one-handed dispensing.

Process Challenge Device
Raven Labs introduces ProTest BI Test Pack, a pre-assembled Process Challenge Device (PCD) with an Instant Readout Integrator which can be used to immediately release nonimplant loads and for the emergency release of implants. This challenge pack for steam also includes one (1) ProTest Biological Indicator for verification of biological kill; incubate at 55°C for only 24 hours. ProTest BI Test Pack is packaged with 30 test packs per case and either 5 or 30 control biological indicators. This product meets AAMI standards for a PCD for steam.

Surgical products portfolio
Kimberly-Clark Health Care expands its surgical products portfolio by organizing its surgical gowns, drapes and packs into 3 performance classes that will provide facilities with the widest choice of trusted clinical solutions and the flexibility to meet their financial requirements. The KC100 line offers reliable, cost-effective sterile and non-sterile protection for everyday use during lower-fluid, shorter procedures. The KC 200 line delivers the right balance of properties to keep healthcare workers protected and comfortable for use during a wide range of surgical procedures. The KC 300 line offers best-in-class protection in the OR.

Kimberly-Clark Professional Raven Labs Kimberly-Clark Health Care

Tip protector assortment

Spectrum Surgical Instruments announces their assortment package of surgical instrument tip pro-tectors. The assortment includes many sizes and colors, and can be used for general instruments, verres needles and laparoscopic instruments. Spectrum’s tip protectors are completely latex-free. Patterns are available, can be reordered individually and are available in vented and non-vented styles. For more information, please contact a Spectrum representative at 800-444-5644.

Sterile single-use OR items
For 20 years, Bioseal has been working to make your life easier. They know that sterilizing single-use items and sourcing specialty items is a chore. Customers value Bioseal because they:

•  Sterilize OR products so you don’t
   have to.
•  Customize surgical kits.
•  Make small quantities.

Bioseal offers the DuraHolder IPS, OR
Put-ups, and much more. 800-441-7325. www.biosealnet.com
 

Integrated pest management

Orkin’s Gold Medal Protection for Health Care is a comprehensive Integrated Pest Management program designed to guide healthcare providers toward more environmentally friendly pest control practices.

For a free, on-site consultation,
call 1-800-ORKIN-NOW or visit www.orkincommercial.com.

Spectrum Surgical Instruments Bioseal Orkin Commercial Services