Antimicrobial Materials

Why install antimicrobial copper? Why not?– 3-May-2012

Cost of installing antimicrobial copper surfaces on 20-bed general medical ward was equivalent to the cost of treating 1.5 healthcare-associated infections

Publication of antibacterial curtain study underway– 11-Apr-2012

The PurThread Technologies-funded study looks at hospital curtains that resist bacteria

Antimicrobial copper furnishings launched in Berlin– 11-Apr-2012

Diehl Metall Messing presented its CuTouch range at the Hospital Hygiene Congress in Berlin

Bug busting pillow wins product innovation prize– 11-Apr-2012

Hospital pillow that cuts the HAI risk for patients has won developer an Irish innovation award

Kimguard sterilisation wrap provides microbial protection– 27-Mar-2012

Two-layer material identifies if sterility of medical instruments has been compromised

Scientists develop bacteria-busting catheter coating– 26-Mar-2012

Manchester University team says coating could be applied to other implants to reduce infection

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

Brazilian airport installs copper touch surfaces– 6-Feb-2012

In a move to protect the health of travellers

Apreco adds SteriTouch antimicrobial protection to VARI-centric range– 19-Jan-2012

Helps keep cleanrooms and operating theatres free of bacteria

French hospital uses copper to help keep bugs at bay– 17-Oct-2011

Installs copper fixtures and fittings in intensive care and paediatric units

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.

Preventing biofilms– 20-Jan-2012

Antibacterial coatings have had limited success in preventing urinary tract infections in catheter users. Novel patented polymer coatings derived from resorcinarenes have been developed in the UK that prevent the formation of the biofilms that can release toxins and cause inflammation and infection.

Shouldering the bioburden– 23-Sep-2011

Metals with antimicrobial properties such as silver, copper or zinc incorporated into healthcare buildings, either as part of the internal furniture or building fabric can help to prevent the spread of healthcare acquired infections (HCAIs). Antimicrobial PVC-U trunking for cable management can reduce the bioburden of touch surfaces

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

Total Supply – benefits for all– 9-Feb-2004

In the next in a series of papers by Basan, the company looks at the total supply solution as experienced by several customers and explains its 'Full Service Concept'

Sealed with a gel gasket– 12-Aug-2003

Copper Development Association Healthcare Supply Chain Meeting– 6-Mar-2012

24 April 2012
Meeting
Clarendon Suites, Birmingham, UK