Author: Daisy McCarty

Tuttnauer Expands Medical Autoclave Market To China

Submitted by Daisy McCarty
June 28, 2009

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In April, Tuttnauer attended the CMEF show in Shenzhen, China. This medical device trade show offers a glimpse at the wide array of local and international manufacturers who market their wares in that country. The event hosted 3,654 visitors from other countries. However, this year Tuttnauer can be counted among the 53,000 local attendees. In 2008, this medical autoclave manufacturer established a new outpost in Shanghai. Michael Herr heads up this branch as sales manager and this brand new division enjoys exclusive control over the marketing of Tuttnauer products in China.

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Author: Daisy McCarty

Rodwell Promotes Vacuum Autoclaves At ACHEMA

Submitted by Daisy McCarty
June 27, 2009

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Rodwell Scientific Instruments made the trip from Great Britain to Germany for the 2009 ACHEMA show in May. The company was one of over a dozen presenters specializing in medical and laboratory sterilizers. What sets this manufacturer apart is the Rodwell “Pneu-valve” system offered on all their vacuum autoclaves.

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Author: Ken McCarty

Belimed Revamps Central Sterile Supply Department

Submitted by Ken McCarty
June 26, 2009

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Earlier this year, Belimed Group established a 10 year finance contract with UKE (Hamburg-Eppenddorf University Hospital). This project involves the installation of all the new sterilization equipment in the hospital’s Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD).  It is a lease agreement with an option to purchase after 10 years.  Belimed not only supplies the financing but also includes sterilizers, washers, disinfectors, packing tables, furniture, and all the maintenance and service for the equipment.

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Author: Ken McCarty

Steris Introduces New Disinfecting Agent

Submitted by Ken McCarty
June 24, 2009

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On June 19, 2009, Steris Corporation announced another new product: Resert  XL HLD High Level Disinfectant.  This broad based microbicide was developed with the help of Virox Technologies using their proprietary AHP ™ (Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide) formulation.  With one rinse, Resert accomplishes its sanitizing task without leaving any cytotoxic residue. It also doesn’t prompt the formation of biofilm on medical instruments.

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Author: Ken McCarty

New Sterilization Products From Getinge Infection Control

Submitted by Ken McCarty
June 22, 2009

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During last month’s ACHEMA 2009 in Frankfurt Germany, Getinge Infection Control introduced three new sterilization products. This Swedish manufacturer was one of over a dozen sterilizer companies that took advantage of this world class event to show off their finest products. Getinge’s offerings included the brand new GEV series, the STERBOX E-Beam system, and the ISOTEST.

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Author: Daisy McCarty

Aseptic Processing Guidelines News – 2009

Submitted by Daisy McCarty
June 20, 2009

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In February, AAMI released their updated aseptic processing guidelines. They have adopted the ISO/TC standards and are issuing this new series as a collection at a reduced cost. These ANSI/AAMI 13408 books will also be available for individual purchase. The first section of this new publication deals with the terminal sterilization of medical devices and other items. This final autoclave or low temp sterilizer step is performed on healthcare products in sealed containers prior to issuance by the manufacturer.

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Author: Ken McCarty

AlfaSIP™ Sanitization And Disinfection Kit Safe For Many Instruments

Submitted by Ken McCarty
June 19, 2009

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Alfa Wassermann Separation Technologies initially developed a sanitization and disinfection kit to be used with their pharmaceutical grade ultracentrifuge.  In May 2009, the company reported an important advance. They have determined that this technology can actually be used for the sterilization of a wide variety of other heat sensitive instruments.  Filling machines, filtration systems, laboratory centrifuges, incubators, and laboratory worktops and walls can all be properly cleaned using this system.

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Author: Daisy McCarty

New Autoclaveable DC Motors For Surgical Instruments

Submitted by Daisy McCarty
June 18, 2009

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In May, Portescap announced the launch of a 24 hour rapid turnaround program for prototyping of brushless, slotted DC motors. This new initiative will allow clients to order sample motors in a variety of sizes and gear ratios to test with custom applications. Autoclaveable DC motors are among the devices being offered as standard prototype options. This supplier also offers a 5 day production commitment for non-standard prototypes such as those requiring shaft alterations.

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Author: Daisy McCarty

Astell Introduces Effluent Sterilization System

Submitted by Daisy McCarty
June 15, 2009

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In May, Astell announced the addition of an effluent sterilization system to its product line. These self contained plants are designed to treat contaminated liquid waste. They are sufficiently effective for use at category 3 and 4 labs. Waste water from designated lab areas in such facilities must be sterilized before discharge into the sewer to comply with environmental regulations. The Astell treatment equipment can be structured to handle capacities of up to 5,000 liters per day. The containment tank receives incoming effluent from sinks and bathrooms. It can also be used to handle exhaust and water discharged from instrument sterilizers and autoclaves.

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Author: Ken McCarty

Chinese Manufacturer Announces Ozone Bed Sterilizer

Submitted by Ken McCarty
June 14, 2009

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The ozone bed sterilizer KZ-X-DL1 made in Guang Dong, China has just been released into various markets around the globe over the past few months.  On June 3, 2009, Guangzhou Kangzhen Medical Equipment Co. Ltd announced the increased availability of this portable machine. The manufacturer also took this opportunity to point out some of the equipment’s benefits.

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