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

INSIDE THE CURRENT ISSUE

September 2009

New Products
Surface disinfectant

SpectraSan 24 is a patented silver dihydrogen citrate (SDC) based hard surface disinfectant that quickly, safely and effectively kills 99.999% of all bacteria, viruses, fungi and other pathogens, with 24-hour residual efficacy. An ideal solution to help reduce HAI’s, SpectraSan 24 does not require the use of personal protective equipment during application, and is safe even around children.

Autoclave gloves

Spectrum’s specially designed Autoclave Gloves offer superior protection when handling hot instrument trays and containers. The 11” length glove with gauntlet-style cuff provides up-to-the-elbow protection. Made of soft terry-cloth cotton, the gloves absorb moisture and provide long-lasting comfort for frequent wear. They are completely reusable and can be laundered. The gloves are one-size-fits-all and come in pairs.

Gel support pad

Innovative Medical Products introduces the Phase 4 Gel, a softer, lighter gel support pad to aid in the prevention of pressure sores. Phase 4 Gel is an innovative alternative to more rigid gel support pads not only because of its lighter weight but also because of its soft, more supple, micro-thin coating that allows it to move with the patient’s skin to minimize skin shear forces.

BioTech Medical

Spectrum Surgical Instruments Innovative Medical Products
Negative pressure therapy system
KCI’s ABThera open abdomen negative pressure therapy system addresses patient quality of life through an easy-to-use system designed to assist surgeons in the management and treatment of “open abdomen” and to help achieve primary fascial closure. Benefits include active removal of fluid and reduction of edema; providing medial tension; helping to isolate viscera and abdominal compartment from external environment; providing separation between the abdominal wall and viscera, and removing infectious and inflammatory materials from the abdomen.
Touchless cleaning system
The ICS 8900 portable, touchless cleaning system from Hydro Systems uses cleaning chemicals applied by spray nozzle using low-flow/low-pressure technology.This design uses only a half-gallon of cleaning solution per minute, eliminating the need for wet/dry-vac recovery and the handling of contaminated water, and also reducing slip-and-fall risk. For an independent lab report that shows that touchless cleaning methods were 36-40x more effective than traditional mop-and-bucket methods, see www.hydro-ics.com

Passive shielding blood collection needle
Engineered to provide maximum protection against needlesticks during blood draws, BD Vacutainer Passive Shielding Blood Collection Needles are a total specimen collection system with holder and needle integrated into the design so there is no assembly or disassembly required. The safety shield on the needle releases automatically upon insertion of the first tube, providing protection from the time the first tube is inserted through product disposal. The safety shield covers the needle immediately upon withdrawal from patient, even if the needle is withdrawn due to sudden or unexpected patient movement.

Kinetic Concepts Inc.  Hydro Systems BD Diagnostics
Caster & wheel catalog
This 96-page full-color Caster & Wheel Catalog #C6 has thousands of replacement and in-stock casters and wheels in a wide variety of styles and sizes. Every type of caster and wheel can be found from light- to heavy-duty, industrial and healthcare. Locking casters, roller bearing casters, ball bearing casters, pneumatic wheels, stem casters and bolt-on casters are just a few. Many casters are cross-referenced by manufacturer for a quick reference in finding replacement parts. For a free copy of the ALCO Caster & Wheel Catalog (#C6), visit www.alcosales.com or call (800)323-4282.

Patient gown
Designed by a nurse to help improve patient outcomes and increase nursing efficiency, the ECT Patient Gown allows drainage, feeding and central line tubes to pass through the gown so they are easily visible during bedside care, reducing risk of misconnections. One size fits most patients and a generous overlap in the back eliminates the need to put two gowns on one patient. Built-in central line slits separate lumens from the skin helping to prevent Staph infections; drain line and PEG tube slits prevent stress on incision sites minimizing the need for re-applying dressings and exposure of sites to sources of infection.

Sterile exam gloves
Sempermed’s POLYMED Sterile exam gloves offer the quality and advantages of other POLYMED brand gloves, but in a sterile put-up for aseptic situations. The gloves are packaged in pairs within sterile peel pouches. Polymed Sterile contains 50 micrograms or less of total water extractable proteins per gram, significantly reducing the potential for allergic reactions. The gloves offer powder-free protection that eliminates the aerosolization of glove powder as well powder transfer of latex proteins. A beaded cuff increases strength and protection.
ALCO Sales & Service Co. American Dawn

Sempermed USA Inc.