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French hospital uses copper to help keep bugs at bay– 17-Oct-2011
Installs copper fixtures and fittings in intensive care and paediatric units
TV line designed with hygiene in mind– 6-Oct-2011
The hospital grade televisions feature new technology to reduce risk of spreading bacteria
Cleansuite can help prevent healthcare-associated infections– 23-Sep-2011
Modular air conditioning unit takes less time to install than other systems
Opinion: Better safe than sorry– 23-Sep-2011
It is no use, the saying goes, shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted. Nowhere is this admonition more appropriate than in today’s hospitals.
Berson UV used to treat hospital wastewater prior to discharge– 22-Sep-2011
UV and hydrogen peroxide combine in an AOP-process to destroy pharmaceutical compounds
Torsan paints protect against bacteria and mould– 22-Sep-2011
Tor Coatings worked with SteriTouch on antimicrobial technology
Hygiene certificate checks disinfection in laundries– 19-Sep-2011
Adds to Hotelcheck Hygiene scheme that checks cleanliness of main hotel areas
Revised standard addresses medical device issue – 15-Aug-2011
The AAMI standard makes it easier to use a less-restrictive SAL for sensitive medical devices
SynCo Bio produces first batches from aseptic filling plant– 4-Aug-2011
Facility is able to fill and lyophilise a range of biopharmaceuticals
German medical device testing lab acquired by UL– 4-Aug-2011
The company’s services include validation of cleaning, reprocessing, sterilisation and packaging
Birmingham scientists create antibacterial stainless steel – 3-Aug-2011
Using an active screen plasma process to introduce silver, nitrogen and carbon into the steel
New valve automates control of sterile liquids – 1-Jul-2011
The valve eliminates the inefficiencies and poor control of manually-operated pinch valves
Articles
Copper-bottomed infection policy– 23-Sep-2011
Used in conjunction with existing cleaning protocols, the use of copper in healthcare facilities can result in a statistically significant fall in the number of infections contracted by patients. Recent clinical trials have shown that its antimicrobial properties can reduce the levels of pathogens and micro-organisms on touch surfaces
Making best use of HVAC systems– 24-Jan-2011
HVAC systems are often over-specified for the job in hand. With this example of a recent project at a medical devices facility, Nigel Lenegan, Energy & Carbon Reduction Solutions, illustrates how to make more cost-effective use of HVAC
Emissions testing– 24-Jan-2011
New standards in the automotive sector have led to a need for greater precision in emissions testing. Bigneat describes the new controlled environment system it has installed for Jaguar Land Rover
Epson revamp cuts waste– 24-Jan-2011
When international printer maker Epson set about reducing its environmental impact, it found that its cleanrooms were a rich area for savings
Moving to stricter supplier controls– 13-Jan-2011
Increased supplier controls are urged by regulatory bodies following several incidents of adulteration or contamination. Vinny Sastri, Winovia LLC, reviews how two companies have responded to the challenge
Events
International Symposium on Contamination Control 2012– 20-Jan-2011
3 - 7 September 2012
Zurich, Switzerland
Aseptic Surgery Forum 2012– 13-Jan-2011
3 - 4 April 2012
Paris, France
Medical Design & Manufacturing Brazil– 21-Dec-2010
20 - 21 June 2012
São Paulo, Brazil