Healthcare
News
CAS DataLoggers helps US hospital monitor cleanroom pressure and temperature– 2-May-2012
Installs Accsense wireless monitoring and alarming system
PuriCore achieves financial goals for 2011– 1-May-2012
Also delivers a robust sales performance in Q1 2012
Steris launches rapid point-of-use sterilisation device – 26-Apr-2012
System 1 Express said to offer broad device and material compatibility
CRC completes cleanroom for cutting-edge cancer equipment– 18-Apr-2012
Bespoke environment accommodates highly sensitive, expensive and potentially life-saving equipment
Ebiox strengthens product offering– 18-Apr-2012
A trio of product launches in recent months has enhanced the company’s offering
Medizone completes first production version of AsepticSure– 13-Apr-2012
Could begin selling the device in Canada by June
Tristel ends supply agreement with Medichem– 10-Apr-2012
Plans to sell disinfectant and cleaning products directly to hospitals and veterinary practices
Scientists develop bacteria-busting catheter coating– 26-Mar-2012
Manchester University team says coating could be applied to other implants to reduce infection
Synergy Health buys Leoni Studer Hard of Switzerland– 19-Mar-2012
Strengthens position in Europe and gains access to polymer modification technology
Medical base layer kills infection-causing bacteria– 7-Mar-2012
Made from fibeRx with activated carbon on the surface and nano silver embedded in the yarn
Biomerics announces plant expansion and hires more staff– 6-Mar-2012
Includes ISO Class 8 cleanroom for injection moulding and device assembly
Lotus Professional relaunches Marathon tissue dispenser– 2-Mar-2012
Now easy to use and low on maintenance
Articles
Hospitals get guidance on Pseudomonas– 9-Feb-2012
Advice issued to healthcare facilities on reducing the risk of harbouring the bacteria in their water supplies
Kozy times for the French– 23-Jan-2012
France is strong in industrial sectors, including telecoms, aerospace and defence, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and automobile production. As a leading exponent of nuclear energy, it has developed specialised contamination control knowhow. Per capita spending on medicines and healthcare is among the highest in Europe and it ranks among the top five largest medical device markets in the world. France is a large r&d spender, focused around innovation clusters dedicated to various industry sectors.
Futureproof pipework– 21-Oct-2011
The University Hospital of North Staffordshire in the UK chose modular stainless steel pipework from Jacob (UK) for what is believed to be the one of the largest modular pipework installations in an NHS hospital in the UK. Modular ducting and pipework is used in several locations, providing protection against, fire, explosion and cross-contamination
Bringing clinical efficiency to decontamination– 20-Oct-2011
Decontamination of instruments is a critical link in the surgical pathway. Synergy Health has set up a centre in Leicester to collect, decontaminate, sterilise and pack surgical equipment. Track and trace technology ensures that the correct instruments are returned to the correct client on time
Build in hygiene– 23-Sep-2011
Hospitals have many special requirements that can have an impact on the construction of ceilings. The materials used need to be easy to clean, hygienic and, where possible, antimicrobial. Often piping, ductwork and plant must be located in the ceiling void. Ceilings must meet performance standards and guidance laid down by healthcare bodies and governments, such as in the UK the Health Building Notes (HBNs) and Health Technical Memoranda (HTM)
Events
Medipharm Expo– 29-Nov-2011
5 - 8 December 2012
Exhibition
Hanoi City, Vietnam
International Symposium on Contamination Control 2012– 20-Jan-2011
3 - 7 September 2012
Zurich, Switzerland