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Astell cooling system saves sterilising time– 15-May-2012
Cuts time by 60% for large bottled loads
PuriCore achieves financial goals for 2011– 1-May-2012
Also delivers a robust sales performance in Q1 2012
Advanced training course on sterilisation using ethylene oxide– 27-Apr-2012
Coincides with Medtech and covers practical aspects of the process and the detailed regulatory requirements
Teknipure launches non-shedding microfibre wipe– 26-Apr-2012
Innovative solution is aimed at contamination control engineers
Steris launches rapid point-of-use sterilisation device – 26-Apr-2012
System 1 Express said to offer broad device and material compatibility
New US service for precision cleaning– 25-Apr-2012
The US company provides component and equipment cleaning for applications such as oxygen services
FSI wins fab orders for cleaning system – 25-Apr-2012
The company’s Single Wafer Cryokinetic cleaning system can enhance yields for chipmakers
Berendsen buys German textile and laundry company– 24-Apr-2012
Berendsen now has cleanroom laundries across most of Europe
Hanovia disinfects cooling water at Formosa Chemical and Fibre factories– 20-Apr-2012
UV systems are used to reduce microbial contamination of cooling water used in nylon production
Ebiox strengthens product offering– 18-Apr-2012
A trio of product launches in recent months has enhanced the company’s offering
Reduce contamination with a cleanroom sticky mat– 18-Apr-2012
Innotech’s products now distributed more widely
Medizone completes first production version of AsepticSure– 13-Apr-2012
Could begin selling the device in Canada by June
Articles
Safe selection of biocides– 27-Mar-2012
Consideration of the antimicrobial efficacy of different biocides is an important basis on which to choose an effective disinfectant regime appropriate to the hygiene requirements in a production plant. Alcohols act rapidly and effectively against bacteria, mycobacteria, fungi and viruses but do not possess sporicidal efficacy. Quaternary ammonium compounds have no effect against bacterial spores or mycobacteria, while guanidines have better efficacy against Gram-negative bacteria, but are poorer against yeasts and moulds. Sources of contamination are also a crucial factor.
The pre-sterilisation paradox– 26-Mar-2012
Apart from the legal need to comply with the regulatory requirements governing sterile manufacturing of medical devices, manufacturers need to appreciate the inactivation kinetics of sterilisation technologies. They must also understand the types of viable and non-viable contamination and their effects on the human body. Manufacturers are advised to determine their cleanliness requirements as a result of a formal risk analysis exercise. A review and assessment of control plans with microbiologist support is strongly encouraged.
The UK banks on research and science– 22-Mar-2012
UK industry is currently beset by high business costs, overly cautious lending and government austerity measures. But some support for r&d has been forthcoming through recent UK Government funding and tax credits, while regional grants are encouraging investment in some areas. The pharmaceutical industry accounts for 60% of r&d spending in the UK, but other sectors such as healthcare, automotive and the space industry, are offering opportunities for cleanroom suppliers.
Harnessing UVC light– 23-Jan-2012
Ultraviolet light offers an energy- and cost-efficient method of decontaminating medical and electronic devices. When targeted micro-organisms are directly exposed to UVC light, the radiation penetrates the cell walls. UVC exposure in the Nanoclave Cabinet occurs at room temperature and pressure and doesn’t involve moisture or immersion.
The ultimate space for precision cleaning– 21-Dec-2011
US contract precision cleaning company Astro Pak has opened Class 100 and 1000 cleanrooms, which include three ultrasonic cleaning units, a high pressure spray system and more than 35 tons of HVAC equipment, for servicing the medical device, semi-conductor, laser and biopharma markets
Events
International Healthcare Infection Society (HIS) and Federation of Infection Societies (FIS) Annual Conference– 27-Jan-2012
19 - 21 November 2012
Conference
BT Convention Centre, Liverpool
Infection Prevention 2012– 27-Jan-2012
1 - 3 October 2012
Conference and exhibition
ACC, Liverpool, UK
3C 2012– 29-Nov-2011
23 - 24 May 2012
Exhibition
NEC, Birmingham, UK
International Symposium on Contamination Control 2012– 20-Jan-2011
3 - 7 September 2012
Zurich, Switzerland