Author: Ken McCarty

Falc Portable Sterilizer Supplier To Attend RichMac 2009

Submitted by Ken McCarty
August 23, 2009

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Falc Instruments is slated to exhibit its wares at RichMac 2009 between the 25th and 27th of November in Milan Italy. As a regional supplier for all sorts of laboratory equipment, they intend to showcase their new state of the art technologies at their stand. This Italian company is based in Treviglio and has been in business for 30 years.  Their products include a variety of laboratory tools, instrumentation, and filtration devices.  They also offer a wide range of portable sterilizer and tabletop autoclaves.  These are available in vertical and horizontal configurations.

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Author: Ken McCarty

Sterilization Equipment Big Success At ACHEMA 2009

Submitted by Ken McCarty
August 22, 2009

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The 29th ACHEMA exhibition in Frankfurt am Mein is now regarded by many as one of the most successful shows in history.  For five straight days in May 2009, over 173,000 people from nearly every country around the world visited 3,767 different exhibitions at the conference.  The focus of the tradeshow was the latest developments in laboratory and pharmaceutical technology.  One of the companies displaying their wares at ACHEMA was the MMM Medcenter.  They showcased their innovative sterilization equipment.

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Author: Daisy McCarty

South Korea’s Autoclave Suppliers Well Represented At ArabLab 2010

Submitted by Daisy McCarty
August 20, 2009

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ArabLab, the premier Mideast convention for laboratory equipment solutions, is gearing up for the 2010 season. In January from the 9th to the 12th the trade show will be hosted at the Dubai International convention and Exhibition Centre. Of the hundreds of exhibitors expected to attend, there are more than 40 autoclave suppliers and manufacturers represented. Several South Korean companies will be making an appearance to promote their product lines at this international event.

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Author: Daisy McCarty

Plasma Sterilization Offers New Options For Plastics

Submitted by Daisy McCarty
August 18, 2009

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In March, the Fraunhofer Institute of Process Engineering and Packaging revealed a new method of surface decontamination for plastic packaging. Plasma sterilization is currently being tested by the Institute. So far, it is designed for use on flat objects such as film and lids. However, Fraunhofer anticipates the creation of a more targeted instrument that can be used successfully on 3 dimensional objects like containers.

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Author: Daisy McCarty

New Food Sterilization Solution Kills Pathogens Quickly

Submitted by Daisy McCarty
August 16, 2009

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In April, The University of Georgia (UGA) Research Foundation announced a new version of the FIT Fruit and Vegetable Wash ™. The foundation has licensed this formula to FIT manufacturer HealthPro Brands, Inc. This sterilization solution can now be used for a broader variety of purposes in grocery stores, dining facilities, and food processing plants.

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Author: Ken McCarty

Tuttnauer Dealer’s Cash For Clunker Used Autoclave Program

Submitted by Ken McCarty
August 15, 2009

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In a press release on 8 August 2009, Tuttnauer dealer BaySide Technical Services announced a ‘cash for clunker’ program to boost autoclave and sterilizer sales.  These heavy discounts for new machines with trade-ins have nothing to do with any government policy or program.  This is simply a dramatic way to call attention to a favorable customer incentive program during a severe economic recession.

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Author: Daisy McCarty

FDA Releases Records of Sterilizer Malfunctions

Submitted by Daisy McCarty
August 14, 2009

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So far this year, the FDA has publicized several incidents involving sterilizer malfunctions. These Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) records offer a glimpse into potential problems that can occur when certain devices are used in healthcare settings. SPD departments should watch out for similar problems when using these equipment models. Often MAUDE Adverse Event Reports are simply records of unusual occurrences. However, sometimes glitches can result in serious injury.

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Author: Ken McCarty

Germgard’s Six Minute Gas Sterilization Time Cut In Half

Submitted by Ken McCarty
August 13, 2009

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Germgard’s new room temperature gas sterilization system has been independently tested and the results recently released.  An article in Bio-Medicine on August 5, 2009 states that Germgard’s six minute sterilization process really only takes three minutes!  That’s twice as fast as the company originally claimed earlier in the year.  The tests revealed that 3 minutes was enough to kill 100 percent of Geobacillus Stearothermophilus spores in the test media, the standard for testing surgical instrument sterilizers.

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Author: Daisy McCarty

Ohio DOH Manual Addresses Infection Prevention

Submitted by Daisy McCarty
August 8, 2009

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The Department of Health in the state of Ohio has released an updated Infection Prevention and Control manual for 2009. This comprehensive document covers topics as far ranging as the management of pandemic influenza and how to deal with the threat of bioterrorism. One segment in this booklet deals specifically with issues of interest to sterile processing departments.

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Author: Daisy McCarty

Central Sterile Supply Department Outfitted By Belimed

Submitted by Daisy McCarty
August 7, 2009

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In April, a Swiss hospital (Cantonal Hospital Aarua) unveiled the end result of a complete CSSD overhaul. The facility’s Central Sterile Supply Department has been upgraded and automated. This work was done with the assistance of Belimed – a premier infection control and sterilization equipment supplier. Improving the health and safety of patients is the driving force behind this refurbishment. Keeping energy costs and environmental impact low was another excellent reason for selecting Belimed as a partner on this project.

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