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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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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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Censitrac Presents Advanced Instrument Tracking System

Submitted by Daisy McCarty

June 12, 2009

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In February, Censitrac launched its first quarterly company newsletter. It showcases their instrument tracking system for Sterile Processing and Distribution. The company installed this product at London Health Sciences Center (in Canada) last year, and they have more jobs lined up. Tracking individual instruments is not a common practice in Canada. However, it is standard for many hospitals in the U.S. The FDA’s recent public workshop on unique device identification (UDI) has brought new attention to this subject. As inventory and quality control improve, healthcare facilities can expect to see results in the form of cost savings and better patient care.

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Hydrogen Peroxide Decontamination Option Sets High Standards

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Hydrogen peroxide decontamination in a new incubator product is safe, relatively fast, and effective. Introduced on June 8th 2009, the Sanyo MCO-19AIC CO2 Incubator incorporates this process as an option to help meet demanding sample integrity protocols in high-tech laboratories. Cycles using H2O2 only take about 130 minutes. This is a significant improvement over the 3 or more hours required using just heat sterilization. The hydrogen peroxide is quickly broken down into harmless water and oxygen at the end of the cycle. The interlock door enhances safety during this sanitization procedure.

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New TSO3 Ozone Sterilization Cycle Launched

Submitted by Ken McCarty

June 8, 2009

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At the annual stock holders meeting on April 30th 2009, TSO3′s CEO broke some good news. The company intends to add an extra processing option to their STERIZONE ® 125L product. This new TSO3 ozone sterilization cycle (currently under development) will allow hospitals to use the system with an expanded range of sensitive medical devices. The goal is to reduce healthcare sterilization costs and expand into additional markets.

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DAC Universal Autoclave Brings Validation To Dental Professionals

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June 7, 2009

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On March 24, 2009, dental equipment manufacturer Sirona issued a press release to make German clients aware of a significant milestone. The DAC Universal autoclave can now be validated on-site in dental offices. The German Societies for Hospital Hygiene and Sterile Supply, and the Working Group for Instrument Preparation develop the guidelines for medical and dental providers regarding sterile processing. Creating a technology that receives the stamp of approval for meeting the strictest operational and hygienic standards is no small feat, but Sirona was up to the task.

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Midbrook Cart Washer Makes A Splash In Michigan

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June 4, 2009

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When it comes to disinfecting large medical equipment, sometimes a traditional sterilizer just isn’t big enough. For many Central Sterile Processing departments, it makes sense to invest in a cleaning system that can handle everything from IV poles to case carts and stretchers. The Midbrook cart washer was the solution chosen by a Michigan hospital early this year. The medical facility needed a washing station that would fit into a specific area. The footprint for this location didn’t match standard sizes in the industry, so they turned to local manufacturer Midbrook, Inc. for help. This metal fabrication company specializes in designing custom products for industrial parts cleaning.

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Autoclavable RFID Tags Show Real Value

Submitted by Ken McCarty

June 3, 2009

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Real time tracking of healthcare assets using RFID (Radio Frequency Identification Device) technology is not a new concept. Items such as gurneys and wheelchairs are easily tagged and monitored. However, medical devices that need to be autoclaved have traditionally been left out of the RTLS (real time location system) market. This is because most RFID tag designs could not survive the sterilization process. Then, last year, Awarepoint began marketing autoclavable RFID tags for medical instrument tray tracking.

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FDA Mulls Unique Device Identification Question

Submitted by Daisy McCarty

May 31, 2009

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On February 12, 2009, the FDA held a public workshop on the topic of unique device identification (UDI) in the medical community. The Amendment Act of 2007 mandated the use of such identification systems but the practical details are still being worked out. The gathering in February focused on a number of questions that need to be resolved. The eventual outcome should help healthcare facilities fully integrate this device tracking concept into their everyday workflow. Discussion revolved around such issues as where on each device the identifying mark would be placed (a major concern with small items such as needles). Also covered were considerations regarding what information the UDI should contain and how the related databases should be structured and maintained.

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Isogen Offers Outsourcing For Sterile Processing Technology

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May 30, 2009

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In January of 2009, Isogen began using its advanced sterile processing technology to help fill a gap in the injectable manufacturing market. They opened a small scale sterile filling service plant in Delaware to fulfill the needs of the pharmaceutical industry. It now provides Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP) for vial and syringe filling. The primary purpose of this new business venture is to meet specific customer requirements in contract manufacturing.

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