Earlier in July, LANXESS released the results of a new efficacy study on Preventol CD 601, an active ingredient in many of the company’s personal care and cleansing products. In a previous study in 2006 the ingredient was proven to be a highly effective biocide against the bird flu (H5N1). Over the last couple of months, Giessen University researchers have confirmed that it is also an effective disinfectant against the new 2009 swine flu virus, H1N1.
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In May, Thomasnet featured a short piece introducing Sussman’s new, high quality saturated steam “ES” boiler model. This versatile unit can be used in many industries. The company’s electric boilers are found in hospitals, laboratories, and food processing plants – anywhere pressurized steam is required. This equipment requires only electrical and water connections so installation is straightforward.
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Mere cleaning is not the same thing as decontamination or sterilization, but it is an important step in the overall process. Sanitization is part of a protocol standard that requires a whole list of procedures for proper implementation. The CDC recommends that reusable medical equipment be pre-cleaned before sterilization. An ultrasonic cleaning system is many times more effective and much faster than scrubbing by hand. L & R delivers equipment that can replace such manual cleaning. In May, the company also introduced a new line of UltraDose solutions that make using their ultrasonic cleaners easier than ever.
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In May, L&R announced that its trademark Barrier Milk product is available in a sprayable formula. This product comes in a small 8 oz bottle and is designed for laboratory instrument care. It helps prevent corrosion and rusting of metals during the autoclaving process. It also lubricates devices that contain hinges or joints. As a bonus, the solution reduces the chances of heat discoloration from the high temperatures experienced in a typical sterilization cycle. Because of this triple action, the spray can be used for many applications.
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Last month, STERIS announced the introduction of the company’s new pharmaceutical washer to the global marketplace. The Reliance 680PG offers manufacturers the opportunity to decrease energy and water usage while actually increasing the level of sanitation achieved. STERIS has designed this model to deliver a faster return on investment by adding features that can significantly reduce operating costs. Chilled water is re-circulated through the system to act as a coolant for the effluent. An estimated 36 gallons per cycle can be saved using this method.
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The Pharmaceutical-Technology website recently featured Priorclave’s whitepaper on specialized steam sterilizers and related equipment. The company’s washers, autoclaves and sterilizers feature a variety of exclusive proprietary technologies. In addition, Priorclave’s in-house manufacturing capability permits customization of products to meet exact client specifications.
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In March (Friday the 13th to be exact), Labmate announced a new product from Anachem. The MobiWatch MaxiBIO may not seem like a scary device, but it spells doom for microbes that have been safe until now. This infection control system uses a dry mist to fully penetrate even the most inaccessible areas and fully disinfect them. Anachem markets this equipment to labs and clinical facilities that require a high level of overall sterility. A single unit can treat an area as large as 500 cubic meters in one session. Since the MobiWatch is readily portable, it can be moved from one room to the next to treat an entire building.
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Tuttnauer, a global autoclave supplier, is now offering coupons for customers who use the Web 2.0 site Twitter.com. They got the idea from a news story that described how Dell Computer gained 3 million dollars in revenue by advertising via Twitter over the last couple of years. Now Tuttnauer wants a piece of the action. They committed themselves to duplicating Dell’s success with Twitter by creating their own brand new ad campaign.
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