Arizant Healthcare Inc.

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Product Profile
10393 W. 70th St.
Eden Prairie, Minn. 55344
Phone: (952) 947-1200
Fax: (952) 947-1400
Toll-free: (800) 733-7775
Web site: www.arizanthealthcare.com
APIC booth #212/214
June 2003
Arizant Healthcare Inc. is the pioneer and
acknowledged leader in perioperative temperature
management using forced-air warming. Arizant
Healthcare manufactures Bair Hugger® therapy,
the Ranger® blood/fluid warming system, the 241®
blood/fluid warming set and the brand new Bair
Paws™ patient-adjustable warming system.
Bair Hugger therapy includes forced-air
warming units and 19 warming blanket models for
use before, during and after surgery. Blankets are
available in styles for pre-op, the operating room,
recovery, pediatrics, cardiac and cath lab cases.
The Ranger blood/fluid-warming system uses
SmartHeat™ technology to continuously monitor
the temperature of the heating surface. This constant monitoring provides consistent heating and
allows the system to react quickly to changes in
flow rates. The system uses economical, easy-touse disposable warming sets and, because the
system contains no water, it is virtually maintenance free.
The system can be equipped with a High Flow
Disposable Set (6,000-30,000 mL/hour) or a Standard Flow Disposable Set (KVO-9,000 mL/hour).
The Standard Flow Disposable Set is also available
with a 30-inch extension and a needleless IV injection port.
The Ranger system also includes a pressure
infusion system that delivers a constant 300mm Hg
and can be used with the Ranger Power Pack, wall
or canned air. The pressure infusor is IV pole
mountable.
The 241 fluid warming set works in conjunction with the Bair
Hugger therapy, allowing the use of two warming modalities with
one piece of equipment. This system is ideal for KVO-3,000 mL/hr.
The Bair Paws patient-adjustable warming system is designed
for comforting pre- and post-operative patients. The system combines patient gowning and warming in one easy step. The Bair
Paws system is a patient hospital gown combined with a compact
warming unit. The system delivers warmed air through a hose to
channels in a warming gown, which is perforated so that the air
flows through the gown to the patient’s skin. The most impressive
feature of this system is a hand-held temperature controller that
allows patients to adjust the temperature of the air in the system
to a level that is comfortable to them.
Now, rather than threadbare and stained hospital gowns and
warmed cotton blankets, patients can enjoy their individual Bair
Paws warming gowns, made from soft, opaque material and generously cut to protect their modesty.
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Infection Control Today
www.infectioncontroltoday.com
Product Profile
Bard Medical
Switching Means Cost-Savings
Only Bardex® I.C. Infection Control Foley Catheter Systems are clinically proven to reduce CAUTIs by up to 47
percent.3-5
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs)
are a serious health issue,
responsible for 40 percent of
all nosocomial infections in
acute care facilities, directly
causing or contributing to
more than 7,500 deaths per
year, and costing the U.S.
healthcare system $3 billion
annually.1-2 Bard Medical Division has addressed this
patient safety issue with
advanced technology and
proven results. Only Bardex® I.C. Infection Control Foley Catheter
Systems are clinically proven to reduce catheter-associated urinary
tract infections (CAUTIs) by up to 47 percent. This is made possible
because of Bard’s exclusive catheter coating, available only on
Bardex® I.C. Infection Control Foley Catheter Systems.
Simply by switching to Bardex® I.C. Infection Control Foley
Catheter Systems, more than 1,000 hospitals have been able to
realize proven results in the decrease of CAUTIs and, in turn, the
elimination of associated costs. Studies have demonstrated that
the incremental cost increase per catheter is more than offset by
overall cost savings.3,5 Cost estimates per episode of CAUTI vary
from institution to institution. However, a range of institutions of
varying sizes and types have conducted studies to evaluate the
cost effectiveness of using Bardex® I.C. Infection Control Foley
Catheter Systems, with results reaching up to $573,293 in annual
cost savings.3
Complete Selection Covers All Clinical Needs
To complement the risk reduction benefits of the Bardex® I.C.
Infection Control Foley Catheter Systems, Bard Medical Division
provides a complete system of bacteriostatic and microbicidal
components.
To learn more about the benefits of Bardex® I.C. Infection
Control Foley Catheter Systems, visit www.bardmedical.com.
References
Balance is the Key
The technology works by harnessing the anti-infective properties of silver to inhibit a biofilm before it forms. An advanced formulation consisting of Bacti-Guard®* silver alloy and hydrogel
coating on a urinary catheter dramatically reduces bacterial adherence and biofilm adherence. Only Bacti-Guard®* silver alloy is
engineered to an optimal balance that maximizes the bacteriostatic action while minimizing any risk of toxicity. In addition to
preventing bacterial adherence, this infection control technology
is designed to inhibit migration of pathogens into the bladder and
preserve the integrity of the urethral mucosa and the body’s natural defenses.
1. Burke JP and Zavasky DM. Nosocomial urinary tract infections.
In Mayhall CG ed. Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control.
2nd ed. Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins. 1999;173-187.
2. Centers for Disease Control. Public Health focus: surveillance,
prevention, and control of nosocomial infections. MMWR.
1992;41:783-787.
3. Karchmer TB, Giannetta ET, Muto CA, Strain BA, Farr BM. A randomized crossover study of silver-coated urinary catheters in hospitalized patients. Archives of Internal Medicine. 2000;160:32943298.
4. Maki DG, Tambyah PA. Engineering out the risk of infection
with urinary catheters. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2001;7:342347.
5. Saint S, et al. The potential clinical and economic benefits of
silver alloy urinary catheters in preventing urinary tract infection.
Archives of Internal Medicine. 2000;160:2670-267
*The Foley catheters included in the Bardex I.C. System contain
Bacti-Guard® Silver coating, which is licensed from Adhesive Technology (International) Licensing, B.V.
Bard and Bardex are registered trademarks and the I.C. logo is a
trademark of C.R. Bard, Inc. or an affiliate. Bacti-Guard® is a registered trademark of Adhesive Technology (International)
Licensing, B.V.
©
2003 C.R. Bard, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
June 2003
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Product Profile
BD Bard-Parker
BD
1 Becton Drive
Franklin Lakes, N.J. 07417
Phone: (201) 847.6800
Fax: (800) 847.2220
Toll-free: (800) 237.2762
Web site: www.bd.com/surgical
June 2003
Becton Dickinson, and Company of
Franklin Lakes, N.J., responded early to an era
of concern for healthcare workers’ safety with
the development of products and services to
enhance healthcare worker protection. BD
offers the widest array of safety-engineered
devices for blood collection, infusion therapy,
injection systems, pharmaceutical systems,
critical care, blood gas sampling, regional
anesthesia, sharps disposal, specimen tubes
and surgery.
BD Bard-Parker™ Protected Disposable
Scalpels are among the latest additions to the
company’s broad offering of safety-engineered devices. For more than 85 years the
BD Bard-Parker brand has been a market
leader in surgical blades and disposable
scalpels by delivering consistent sharpness
and an unmatched level of quality and value.
The new BD Bard-Parker Protected Disposable scalpels are designed to minimize the risk of surgical blade
injuries that occur before use, during passing, between steps of
the procedure, after use and during disposal. The protective shield
is easily activated with one finger by depressing the top button to
slide it to its uncovered, “in use” or covered, “protected” position.
The scalpels are virtually the same size and weight as conventional scalpels. They offer “Protection Without Compromise”:
• In Procedure: Permitting clinicians to focus on the surgical
site rather than the instrument.
• In Handling: Providing instrument characteristics of weight,
handling and feel that clinicians prefer.
• In Technique: Allowing the clinicians to retract the shield,
easily and safely with one hand.
• In Reliability: Assuring BD Bard-Parker quality and performance the clinicians have come to expect.
• With BD Bard-Parker, clinicians have a total integrated
system of products, services, programs and professional support that enhance and contribute to safer surgical practices.
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Product Profile
BD Medical Systems
BD E-Z Care Rinseless, Brushless Antiseptic
Immediate and Persistent, Antimicrobial
Protection with Conditioning Moisturizers
BD E-Z Care Rinseless, Brushless Antiseptic is a safe and effective
rinseless surgical scrub that meets all FDA and guiding organization
(AORN, CDC) guidelines for:
• Immediate kill
• Broad-spectrum activity
• Persistence (up to six hours)
• Residual and cumulative activity
BD E-Z Care Rinseless, Brushless Antiseptic kills a broad
spectrum of organisms, including:
• Gram-negative bacteria
• Gram-positive bacteria
• Yeast and multi-drug resistant organisms such as VRE and MRSA.
In addition, it has rich emollients and moisturizers that protect hands
from the harsh effects of everyday antimicrobial use.
BD E-Z Care Rinseless, Brushless Antiseptic is regulated and accepted
|under the FDA’s Tentative Final Monograph for Healthcare Antiseptic
Drug Products (Federal Register 21CFR 333, June 17, 1994).
Ordering Information
BD E-Z Care Rinseless, Brushless Antiseptic:
Description
Catalog No.
BD E-Z Care Rinseless, Brushless Antiseptic (32 oz.)
BD E-Z Care Rinseless, Brushless Antiseptic (2 ounce)
BD Foot Pump Wall Bracket
BD Foot Pump Assembly
372408
372409
370056
370049
BD Medical Systems
9450 South State St.
Sandy, Utah 84070
Toll-free: (888) 237-2762
Web site: www.bd.com
June 2003
BD, BD Logo and BD E-Z Care are trademarks of Becton, Dickinson and Company.
©
2003 BD
Product Profile
Camfil Farr
Camfil Farr
1 North Corporate Dr.
Riverdale, N.J. 07457
Phone: (973) 616-7300
Fax: (973) 616-7771
Toll-free: 866-4CAMFIL
Web site: www.camfilfarr.info and www.camfilfarr.com
Email: [email protected]
June 2003
Camfil Farr is more than air filters. We are your Clean Air Solutions provider. Let us prove it.
Camfil Farr is the leading global air filtration systems manufacturer. Our products range from the durable Farr 30/30® prefilter to state-of-the art final filters such as our Riga-Flo® and Filtra
2000,™ and our line of Absolute HEPA and ULPA filters. This broad
range of air filters meets or exceeds the requirements of medical
facilities, guaranteed.
In addition to our products, Camfil Farr also offers the best
tools for selecting filters and monitoring and maintaining your air
filtration systems. We employ the largest and most experienced
R&D and engineering staff in our industry. Located at our sites
around the globe, our team understands the most diverse set of
clean air problems and their solutions. Over the years, Camfil Farr
people have developed software and equipment to help you maximize the performance of your air filtration systems, yet minimize
the cost of operating and maintaining these systems.
What we show our customers is often a surprise. Did you
know that most of the direct financial cost of clean air is NOT in
the price of filters? Our Life Cycle Cost consultants and their software can show you where your true costs lie. Did you know that
many air filters decrease in efficiency relative to the particles critical to the health of people? Let us visit your facility with our
Mobile Media Tester to analyze the performance of the filters that
you are presently using. Did you know that most people change
their filters either too soon or too late, costing them more money
or contributing to airborne contamination in their facility? Our
representatives will survey your facility and report the results to
you with our online facility survey reporting system. Using the services above, you will minimize your cost, stay in conformance,
forecast filter changes, and monitor the filter replacement and
energy costs associated with cleaning the air.
Take advantage of Camfil Farr’s investment in clean air technology not only by using the best filters in the world, but also by
capitalizing on our knowledge and tools to ensure the highest
quality of clean air in your facility.
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Product Profile
The Dial Corporation
The Dial Corporation, with products that have been in the
marketplace for more than 130 years, is one of America’s leading
manufacturers of soap and other consumer products.
More than 1 out of every 3 households in the United States
purchases Dial products. Healthcare facilities also know and trust
the Dial name. Our complete line of healthcare handwashing and
hand sanitizing products offer mildness, low (or no) fragrance and
high efficacy to caregivers and patients.
Dial professional products are specifically formulated to
achieve necessary efficacy levels and help healthcare providers
prevent the irritation that results from frequent usage—a benefit
that can encourage regular handwashing and prevent the spread
of infection.
Dial’s Healthcare Product Lines include:
• General-use hand washes
• Healthcare personnel hand washes
• Waterless hand sanitizers
• Surgical scrubs
• Hair and body shampoos
• Moisturizing lotions
• Perineal cleansers
Dial Instant Hand Sanitizer has been specifically designed for
healthcare workers. It uses 62 percent ethyl alcohol as its active
ingredient and kills more than 99.99 percent of pathogenic germs
within 15 seconds, including vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus
(VRE) and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
Unlike other alcohol hand sanitizers, Dial’s product contains no
added fragrances or dyes that can cause skin irritation over time.
Being fragrance-free is ideal for a healthcare setting, as various
perfumes may provoke nausea or adverse reactions in patients or
care providers. In addition, Dial Instant Hand Sanitizer is delivered
in a thick gel formula that contains skin conditioners and emollients to help keep your hands feeling soft and smooth. The thick
gel also helps ensure that the product stays on your hands and off
the floors, where runny products tend to spill.
Dial Instant Hand Sanitizer is available in a 4-ounce flip-top
bottle, a 7.5-ounce pump and an 800 ml dispensed bag.
Dial Complete Antimicrobial Foaming Healthcare Personnel
Hand Wash (HCPHW) is the latest in a full line of hand-hygiene
products. Based on a patented formula that increases the biocidal
availability of triclosan to kill germs, it achieves a 3.5 mean log
reduction of Serratia marcescens after one wash while demonstrating the mildness of a lotion soap. Dial Complete HCPHW is
available in a 7.5-ounce pump (shown), a 64-ounce refill and a 1liter dispenser cartridge.
Using Dial Complete HCPHW with Dial Instant Hand Sanitizer
offers a “complete” hand hygiene program to help reduce the risk
of nosocomial infection while safeguarding the wellbeing of your
hands.
The Dial Corporation
15501 North Dial Blvd.
Scottsdale, Ariz. 85260
Phone: (480) 754-3425
Fax: (480) 754-2658
Toll-free: (877) 777-3277
Web site: www.dialbcm.com
APIC booth #427
June 2003
Product Profile
DuPont Medical Fabrics
DuPont Medical Fabrics is the leading global supplier of nonwoven fabrics for the healthcare industry. More than 25 years ago,
DuPont set a new standard of protection, convenience and comfort for medical professionals. Today, DuPont Medical Fabrics
offers a family of innovative fabrics that go beyond protection to
help OR personnel stay comfortably in control. In addition to a line
of high-quality medical fabrics for gowns and drapes, DuPont
Medical Fabrics offers a variety of products for medical specialty
applications, such as bandages, surgical mask ties, gauze and EKG
pads.
DuPont™ and Suprel™ are trademarks of E.I. du Pont de
Nemours and Company.
DuPont Medical Fabrics
1002 Industrial Rd.
Old Hickory, Tenn. 37138
Phone: (615) 847-7656
Toll-free: (888) 383-6887
Web sote: www.medicalfabrics.dupont.com
APIC booth #562/564
June 2003
DuPont Medical Fabrics recently introduced DuPont™ Suprel,™
a unique fabric born from a revolutionary composite technology
that provides an advanced level of comfort and protection for OR
gowns.
Suprel™ was developed using input from OR nurses who participated in comfort studies conducted at North Carolina State
University. Made from continuous filament fibers, Suprel™ is very
low-linting, minimizing the risk of introducing particulates into the
OR. What’s more, it has less surface friction than competitive
products, allowing for greater comfort and freedom of movement. And, it quickly transfers heat away from the body, adding
to comfort in the OR. With its unbeatable combination of protection and comfort, Suprel™ will undoubtedly raise the bar for
single-use OR gowns.
DuPont scientists tapped the strength of polyester and the texture of polyethylene to create
this bi-component fabric that not only meets
high standards for protection but also features
the industry’s smoothest and silkiest fabric texture, enabling incredible freedom of movement
and comfort in the OR.
With more than 18 new manufacturing
patents supporting its introduction, Suprel™ is
the only medical fabric made from polyester
and polyethylene, and the only one manufactured using the proprietary DuPont
Nonwovens Advanced Composite Technology (ACT). This new technology has
allowed DuPont Medical Fabrics to produce a fabric that offers a high level of
protection without compromising comfort.
Unlike the technology used with single
polymer fabrics, this composite fabric technology will allow DuPont to create an endless array of fabrics in direct response to the
evolving needs of the medical industry.
A line of surgical gowns made with
Suprel™ will be available during the second
half of 2003. In the meantime, hospitals
interested in evaluating gowns of Suprel™
can call DuPont Medical Fabrics at (888)
383-6887.
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Product Profile
Ecolab Inc.
Ecolab’s Professional Products Huntington brand has become
an industry leader in infection prevention. For more than 75 years,
Huntington brand has provided healthcare professionals with
innovative products and solutions necessary to keep up with the
changing healthcare environment. The Huntington brand infection control line includes infection control solutions for skin care,
surface disinfection and instrument care. Huntington’s skin care
program provides a choice of antimicrobial ingredients, liquid or
foam surgical scrubs, healthcare personnel hand washes and
waterless skin asepsis. Huntington concentrated and ready-to-use
disinfectants are EPA/DIN registered and provide one-step germicidal action on hard nonporous surfaces. Huntington instrument
care products efficiently clean surgical instruments without damaging effects to instruments or equipment.
Waterless gel or foam convenience ... goes anywhere!
Compliance with new CDC guidelines
Soothing, emollient-enriched formulas promote frequent use
CHG-, latex glove- and lotion-compatible
Skincare
General-use hand washes
Healthcare personnel hand washes
Moisturizing lotions
Body washes
Surgical scrubs
Surface Disinfection
Huntington brand hospital-grade disinfectants are EPA/DIN
registered and provide fast, one-step germicidal action on all types
of surfaces within the surgical suite.
NEW — Asepti-Solid System for Instrument Care
Asepti-Solid Enzyme is a complex blend of surfactants and
enzymes designed to remove and digest proteinaceous and
organic matter.
Asepti-Solid Neutral Detergent is a neutral pH instrument
cleaner that is safe on all types of medical instruments and effective in removing blood and tissue deposits.
Asepti-Solid Neutral Rinse II is specifically formulated to produce film-free results by increasing the sheeting properties of the
water in the washer’s rinse cycle.
Ecolab Inc.
370 Wabasha Street N.
St. Paul, Minn. 55102
Toll-free: (800) 332-6522
Fax: 651-225-3023
Web site: www.ecolab.com
APIC booth #307
June 2003
Product Profile
GOJO Industries
Changing the Way the World Stays Well
Since 1946, GOJO Industries has developed highly effective
skin care regimens and advanced dispensing systems that have
simplified the way individuals and industries maintain healthy skin.
By constantly investigating new ways to solve existing skin care
problems, GOJO has grown to become a leading manufacturer of
hand hygiene and skin care products to the world’s healthcare,
manufacturing, education, foodservice and automotive industries,
along with other specialized markets.
For the last 56 years, we’ve been making skin healthier, businesses stronger and healthcare environments safer. By supplying
healthcare workers with fast and effective skin care solutions like
PURELL® Instant Hand Sanitizer, GOJO has revolutionized the way
the healthcare industry and other markets control the spread of
infection and maintain healthy skin. The convenience and efficacy
of PURELL have made it a natural choice for food service crews,
paramedics, home healthcare givers and consumers around the
world. As a result, we’ve put PURELL into millions of consumers’
hands and it remains a product that people know, trust and
depend on for effective hand hygiene.
Today, GOJO’s research scientists team with leading engineering, behavior and manufacturing experts to create skin care
solutions, dispensing mechanisms and educational programs that
meet the rapidly changing needs of today’s and tomorrow’s professional and consumer environments. It is this unwavering dedication to understanding, anticipating, and responding to future
skin care issues that has helped GOJO continue to change the way
the world stays well.
Antimicrobial Hand Soap
PROVON® Antimicrobial Hand Soap
PROVON Healthcare Personnel Handwash
PROVON Medicated Lotion Soap with Chloroxylenol
PROVON Medicated Lotion Soap with Triclosan
PROVON Antimicrobial Lotion Soap with 0.3 percent
Chloroxylenol
NEW PROVON Foaming Antimicrobial Handwash with
Moisturizers and Chloroxylenol
NEW PROVON Foaming Medicated Handwash
with Moisturizers and Triclosan
Non-Antimicrobial Hand Soap
PROVON Gentle Lotion Soap
PROVON Mild Lotion Soap
PROVON Enriched Lotion Cleanser
PROVON Foaming Handwash with Moisturizers
Bathing
PROVON Antibacterial Body Wash
PROVON Moisturizing Bathing Cloths
PROVON Conditioning Shampoo & Body Wash
PROVON Tearless Shampoo & Body Wash
PROVON Enriched Shampoo for Body & Hair
NEW PROVON Foaming Hair & Body Wash with Moisturizers
Moisturizing
PROVON Moisturizing Hand & Body Lotion
PROVON Skin Moisturizer with Aloe & Vitamins
Product Lines
Perineal Cleansing
PROVON Perineal Wash
PROVON Antibacterial Perineal Wash
PROVON 3-in-1 Wash Cream
PROVON Personal Wash Cloths
Hand Sanitizing
Purell® Instant Hand Sanitizer
PURELL Instant Hand Sanitizer with Aloe
PURELL Lasting Care Formula
PURELL 2-in-1 Sanitizer + Moisturizer
NEW PURELL Foaming Hand Sanitizer
Perineal Skin Care
Provon Moisturizing Perineal Skin Protectant
PROVON Perineal Cream
PROVON Perineal Ointment
June 2003
GOJO Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box 991
Akron, Ohio 44309-0991
Phone: (800) 321-9647
Fax: (800) FAX-GOJO
Web site: www.GOJO.com
©
2003 GOJO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Product Profile
Johnson & Johnson Wound
Management Worldwide
Johnson & Johnson Wound Management, a division of
ETHICON, INC., sets the standard of care with innovative products
for chronic and acute wound management with New ACTISORB™
Silver 220 Antimicrobial Binding Dressing, the first and only primary wound dressing that combines broad-spectrum antimicrobial action, bacterial toxin management and odor control.
Johnson & Johnson Wound Management also keeps you on
the leading edge with an expanded line that offers comprehensive
coverage, including REGRANEX® (becaplermin) Gel 0.01 percent
and PROMOGRAN™ Matrix Wound Dressing, the first and only
ORC/Collagen matrix wound dressing.
Protect your patients from the start with BIOPATCH™ Antimicrobial Dressing. BIOPATCH™ Dressing is proven to reduce the
incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infections by 60 percent
and local infections by 44 percent. The polyurethane foam with
chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is designed for use with vascular
percutaneous devices such as central venous catheters, arterial
catheters, and PICC lines. BIOPATCH™ Dressing is also used for
non-vascular percutaneous devices such as orthopedic pins,
epidural catheters, and drain tubes. The dressing continuously
delivers the antimicrobial CHG for seven days and absorbs up to
eight times its weight in fluid.
For more information about the company that represents
the Future of Healing, A Tradition of Trust, visit
www.advancedwoundcare.com or www.ethiconinc.com.
Johnson & Johnson Wound Management Worldwide,
a division of ETHICON, Inc.
Route 22 West
Somerville, N.J. 08876
Toll-free: (877) 384-4266
Web site: www.advancedwoundcare.com
June 2003
Product Profile
The Kendall Company
The MONOJECT Magellan Safety Needle
promotes clinical flexibility by providing a
needle-based engineering control, and offers an
integral safety shield which eliminates the ability
to remove the safety device. Its easy one-handed
activation minimizes training and inservicing.
Pre-attached syringe combinations are also available, saving clinician time and improving efficiency.
The new Monoject PreFill™ Flush Syringe is a
safe, convenient system for flushing IV catheters.
The entire line is latex and preservative free, and
offers the highest degree of sterility on the
market. Each single-use syringe has a bar code
NDC number and is color-coded to reduce the
potential for medication or patient error. The
Monoject PreFill™ Flush Syringe is available with
.9 percent sodium chloride, 10U/ml heparin and
100U/ml heparin; and comes in 2.5ml, 5ml and 10ml fill levels.
Kendall’s SharpStar IV sharps container is designed with passive engineering controls to prevent overfilling and limit accidental
or intentional access to the container contents. SharpStar IV has
the largest safety opening of any in-room sharps container. SharpStar IV is designed to allow for safe and easy one-handed disposal
of sharps as well as accommodate a 60cc syringe with needleattached blood transfer dome, OR stapler, fistula needle and much
more.
Choose the Silicone Solution from Kendall. If you’re still using
latex urological catheters, you and your patients may be at risk for
latex sensitivity. Make the switch to the DOVER 100 percent silicone foley catheter. You will eliminate the possibility of adverse
latex reactions while also reducing the incidence of urethral irritation, urethral stricture and encrustation. The Silicone Solution
from Kendall. You can really lose the latex.
June 2003
The Kendall Company
15 Hampshire St.
Mansfield, Mass. 02048
Toll-free: (800) 962-9888
Web site: www.kendallhq.com
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Product Profile
Kimberly-Clark Health Care
From protective apparel to medical devices, everything we
make and everything we do is focused on protecting healthcare
professionals and patients. This means we work every day to
develop and deliver quality products and to provide responsive
customer service that you can depend on to meet your protection
needs.
Our wide range of face mask styles and breathable, fluid-resistant fabrics make for excellent choices where comfort and protection are needed in a variety of tasks.
To accomplish this, we manufacture and market a complete
line of protective apparel for both patients and staff. Our offerings
include headwear, footwear, protective gowns, lab coats and
jackets, and scrub suits.
From proprietary latex and nitrile formulations to economical
vinyl, there’s a KIMBERLY-CLARK* SAFESKIN* glove that’s right for
every clinical task.
Kimberly-Clark has a long history of developing a wide variety
of learning resources, including conferences, publications, presentations, workshops and sales rep-facilitated programs. Now,
Knowledge Network pulls them all together in one place, making
them easier to access and making sure each program presents the
most current data available, and where appropriate, ensuring
accredited content.
Kimberly-Clark Health Care
1400 Holcomb Bridge Rd.
Roswell, Ga. 30076
Toll-free: (800) KCHELPS
Web site: www.kchealthcare.com
June 2003
Product Profile
Medi-Flex, Inc.
ChloraPrep® One-Step
®
ChloraPrep One-Step is the first FDAapproved 2 percent chlorhexidine gluconate/70 percent isopropyl alcohol antiseptic and the only FDA-approved
chlorhexidine-based antiseptic solution
that meets the new CDC guidelines for
the prevention of intravascular catheterrelated infections.
Why ChloraPrep?
In clinical trials, a one-step application of
ChloraPrep exceeded the FDA’s criteria for efficacy. Many facilities have chosen ChloraPrep as their current antiseptic for site preparation and care in order
to facilitate “best practice.”
Fast acting
The formulation of 2 percent CHG and
70 percent IPA works together to provide
the most rapid and persistent antimicrobial
activity on the skin surface. The FDA found a
single 30-second application of ChloraPrep
to be “safe and effective” on most procedural
sites (two-minute application for wet sites).
Persistent
In a study measuring persistent efficacy,
ChloraPrep demonstrated a significant residual antimicrobial
effect over a five-day test period. The study demonstrated that ChloraPrep’s persistent bactericidal
activity reduced bacterial counts throughout the
test period. IPA allowed bacterial regrowth
between applications.
Frepp® (1.5-mL)
Our other unit-dose applicator provides a
superior, hands-off “friction scrub,” enhancing
the efficacy of the antiseptic solution it
delivers. Ideal for procedures such as blood
culture, peripheral IVs, blood donation,
accessing porta-caths, minor surgical procedures, blood gas draw, small biopsy and surgical site cleansing after stitching.
3-mL
Angled like a pen for the smooth delivery of
the ChloraPrep solution, the innovative applicator facilitates one-step aseptic preparation of the
patient’s skin. Ideal for procedures such as
catheter line insertion, site maintenance, chest
tubes, surgical site cleansing after stitching,
minor surgical procedures and orthopedic
pin placement and maintenance.
10.5-mL
Finally there’s a skin antiseptic available for surgery that out-performs povidone iodine (PVP-I). The 10.5-mL applicator is designed for larger prep sites. Ideal
for procedures such as cardiac cath lab,
catheter line insertion, interventional radiology,
labor and delivery and other special procedures.
Less irritating
Not only is ChloraPrep effective and persistent in the elimination of bacteria, it is also
easy on the skin. A comparative clinical study
demonstrated that ChloraPrep was less irritating
than PVP-I.4
ChloraPrep Applicators
Sepp® (0.67-mL)
June 2003
The Sepp is designed for hands-off aseptic application, ideal
for use prior to the placement of a peripheral IV, injection or
other small areas. Ideal for procedures such as peripheral IVs, IV
restarts, small biopsy, pediatric and surgical site cleansing after
stitching.
Medi-Flex, Inc.
8717 W. 110th St., Suite 750
Overland Park, Kan. 66210-2129
Phone: (913) 451-0880
Fax: (913) 451-8509
Toll-free: (800) 523-0502
Web site: www.chloraprep.com
APIC booth #163
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Product Profile
Microflex Corporation
Microflex Corporation, an international supplier of quality
latex and synthetic hand protection, based in Reno, Nev., introduces the FreeForm SE, a revolutionary new nitrile examination
glove.
FreeForm SE (standard exam) is the result of more than 18
months of research and development in the technologies and
techniques of nitrile glove manufacturing.
“In the past, less sophisticated manufacturing processes have
produced a wide range of nitrile gloves,” said Gene Barbera,
product development manager for Microflex. “Among those are
nitrile gloves of dubious quality and unpleasant characteristics, as
many nitrile glove users will tell you.”
With the introduction of FreeForm SE, Microflex claims to have
eliminated those more undesirable qualities without sacrificing
durability characteristics that originally made
nitrile an attractive alternative to latex.
“The problem with nitrile gloves, as
they are now, is their tendency to constrict, which over a long period of wear
can cause hand fatigue. That can be a
problem when you’re working with
small tools, or glass or dental instruments,” said Microflex Research and
Development Director Jim Tao. “Nitrile
gloves never had very good relaxation
rates, which causes them to bag and
bunch after wearing them for a long time.
You won’t find that problem with
FreeForm. Our research and development
team has gone a long way to eliminating,
that as well as other undesirable qualities,” Tao concluded.
FreeForm is touted by Microflex as a soft nitrile, exceeding any
other nitrile glove on the market in certain comfort qualities
including relaxation and modulus.
“Both of these ‘comfort qualities’ are at or near what you
would expect from a latex glove. There are very few synthetic
gloves that can make the same claim,” Barbera added. “There
weren’t any nitriles that could make that claim until now.”
For more information on Microflex or FreeForm SE, contact
authorized distributors or call Microflex client services at (800)
876-6866.
The Microflex Corporation Nev., ranks among the most
respected medical exam and industrial glove providers in the
world, and is the leading supplier of latex and synthetic hand protection to many industries. Microflex provides reliable, high-quality
gloves and exceeds customer expectations by delivering extraordinary service, product innovation and customer education.
Microflex Corporation
2301 Robb Dr.
Reno, Nev. 89523
Toll-free: (800) 876-6866
Web site: www.microflex.com
June 2003
Product Profile
Multisorb Technologies, Inc.
The SaniSorb X™ medical liquid solidifier from Multisorb Technologies, Inc. is the first and only infectious waste fluid solidifier
and sanitizer that has achieved EPA Registration (EPA Reg. No.
72675-1). SaniSorb X™ provides easier, safer and faster infectious
waste fluid containment in operating room suction canisters, red
bag waste and other medical containers. The liquid solidifier features a patented self-bursting technology that quickly absorbs and
immobilizes infectious bio-fluids.
Medical personnel simply drop the SaniSorb X™ pouch into a
suction canister or container and it dissolves within minutes on
contact with fluid to solidify and treat the waste. The waste is sanitized at the point of generation, minimizing exposure to operating staff and patients. Hospital operating room supervisors,
infection control coordinators and risk management professionals
in medical facilities across the U.S. are specifying SaniSorb X™ to
reduce the risks associated with the handling of infectious waste.
Multisorb Technologies, Inc.
Toll-free: (888) 767-2368
Fax: (716) 824-4091
Web site: www.multisorb.com
June 2003
According to a spokesperson for Medina Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, SaniSorb X™ offers a better alternative to competitive
product designs such as polymers in bottles. “We have been using
the SaniSorb X™ pouches for a long time and they allow us to
incinerate our suction canisters more efficiently,” the
spokesperson explained. “The pouches also allow us to control
the amount used and help control cost.”
The pre-measured SaniSorb X™ rupturing pouches eliminate
the tearing and spillage associated with conventional products.
SaniSorb X™ creates no harmful vapors, noxious odors or dust
associated with other treatment agents. It alsoreduces particulates
and bacterial exposure. These characteristics were important factors in the decision to use SaniSorb X™ by administrators at St.
Vincent Hospital, also in Cleveland.
“We are very pleased to have our suction canisters treated for
biological growth with SaniSorb X™ pouches,” reported a hospital
manager. “Neutralizing the exposure for our staff is very important and the dissolvable pouch is a better way to administer the
product into the suction canisters.”
Studies have shown greater than 99.9 percent reduction in
Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Salmonella
choleraesuis after 30 minutes when SaniSorb X™ pouches are
used. The SaniSorb X™ pouches are registered in all states except
California as a solidifier and sanitizer for medical waste. The
pouches convert from red-bag waste to white-bag waste in
Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin
and Wyoming.
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Product Profile
PDI Professional Disposables
International
For more than 20 years PDI® Professional Disposables International, the Healthcare Division of Nice-Pak Products, Inc., has been
at the forefront in developing and manufacturing pre-moistened
wipes for infection control, wound care, patient and personal skin
care.
Hand Hygiene
Maintaining proper hand hygiene is easy with Sani-Dex®
Antimicrobial Hand Wipes. Sani-Dex is a healthcare personnel
hand wash effective against gram-positive bacteria, gram-negative bacteria and fungi. Sani-Dex hand wash helps prevent cross
contamination and infection when used for handwashing to
decrease bacteria on the skin, after assisting people that are ill,
and before contact with a person under medical care or treatment.
•Contains 40 percent (w/w) ethanol and PCMX for residual kill
activity
•Emollient-enriched formula helps retain moisture on skin
•Removes soil from hands—no waiting for natural shedding
of skin
•Dries in seconds—leaves no gummy residue or buildup
•Available in quick-pull canisters and individual pocket packets
Infection Control with Sani-System®
In 1987, PDI developed Sani-Cloth,® the first Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA)-approved germicidal wipe for hard-surface disinfection. Today, PDI leads the way in cost-effective premoistened wet wipe solutions with the Sani-System® brand of
hand hygiene and hard-surface disinfecting wipes.
Disinfecting hard surfaces and maintaining proper hand
hygiene are key to the health and welfare of patients and healthcare workers. Today, Sani-System® hand and hard-surface wipes
continue to set the standard by helping healthcare facilities
comply with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
and Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
guidelines in the effort to reduce cross contamination and healthcare-related infections.
Hard Surface Disinfection
The benefits of using Sani-Cloth® premoistened germicidal disposable wipes for hard surface disinfection are many:
• Accessibility, convenience and ease-of-use
•Pre-measured with the recommended amount of germicidal
solution
•Non-caustic/non-corrosive
•Designed for use on stainless steel, Formica, glass, and other
non-porous hard surfaces
•Eliminate airborne hazards that result from using sprays
PDI Professional Disposables International
2 Nice-Pak Park
Orangeburg, N.Y. 10965
Toll-free: (800) 999-6423
Web site: www.pdipdi.com
June 2003
Product Profile
Regent Medical
HIBISTAT®
Regent Medical now offers healthcare practitioners a towelette application of HIBISTAT,® a waterless alternative to liquid
soap when routine handwashing is not possible or convenient.
The combination of a recognized effective level of alcohol (70 percent isopropyl alcohol) along with 0.5 percent chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) provides immediate and persistent activity to reduce
the chance of cross-infection of patients.
Previously introduced in four-and eight-ounce bottles, HIBISTAT provides rapid bactericidal action when hands are physically
clean but in need of degerming.
“The addition of the single-use towelette provides an ideal
method of hand cleansing for healthcare professionals who want
a quicker way to effectively clean their hands,” says Rollie
Kitchens, antiseptics product manager for Regent Medical, Americas. “Furthermore, the towelette is large and soft on hands, and
the emollients in the formula allow the towelette to be used comfortably throughout the day.”
HIBISTAT is designed for repeated use, providing quick-drying,
long-lasting antimicrobial activity that is gentle and non-irritating
to hands. Users are instructed to rub hands vigorously with the
towelette for approximately 15 seconds, paying particular attention to nails and interdigital spaces. The emollients contained in
HIBISTAT protect the hands from the potential drying effect of
alcohol. When using four-or eight-ounce bottles of HIBISTAT,
healthcare personnel are instructed to dispense 5 ml into cupped
hands and rub vigorously until dry. Water or hand drying are not
necessary with either application.
June 2003
Regent Medical
3585 Engineering Dr., Ste. 200
Norcross, Ga. 30092
Phone: (770) 582-2222
Fax: (770) 582-2231
Web site: www.regentmedical.com
APIC booth #500
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Product Profile
Regent Medical
Biogel® Skinsense™ PI
In response to surgical glove users who desire the fit, feel and
comfort of natural rubber latex along with barrier protection in a
synthetic alternative, Regent Medical® expands its CustomerDriven Gloving Solution™ portfolio with Biogel® Skinsense™ PI.
This powder-free, synthetic glove can be worn by itself or doublegloved over the Biogel® Skinsense™ N Universal glove to function
as a puncture indication system for increased barrier protection.
Constructed of polyisoprene, the synthetic material with the
same molecular structure as natural rubber latex, Biogel Skinsense
PI has a curved finger design for a natural fit with a micro-roughened surface. Its translucent blue tone
provides immediate visual indication that
Biogel Skinsense PI is made of a synthetic
material.
“Regent Medical understands the
importance of glove choice depending
on patient needs and healthcare professionals preferences or procedural indications,” according to Virginia James,
product manager for Regent Medical.
“Biogel Skinsense PI is another example
of our dedication to innovation and technology that will protect healthcare professionals and help them perform at their
best.”
Like all gloves in the Biogel product group, the Biogel Skinsense PI glove is powder-free and contains a polymer coating for
ease of donning with damp or dry hands. The gloves are 100 percent air inflated and visually inspected1 and meet or exceed all
ASTM standards for synthetic surgical gloves. Biogel Skinsense PI
is available in half sizes from 5.5 to 9, and sold in the standard
count boxes; 50 pairs per box (40 pairs per box size 9) and four
boxes per case.
Patented Puncture Indication System Provides
Confidence With Double Gloving
In 2001, a study on double gloving reported a 0.5 percent perforation rate of those who double gloved versus a 7.4 percent perforation rate for those who single-gloved.2 With the reported
advantage of double gloving, Regent offers latex and synthetic
patented puncture indication systems to alert the wearer of the
breach in the presence of fluid.
“Double gloving gives added protection during procedures
where there is an increased chance of glove puncture,” adds
James.
The moment the outer glove is punctured and fluid passes through the hole, a
conspicuous blue patch develops at the site
of the hole so the user can react to a breach.
With the combination of Biogel®
Skinsense™ N Universal underglove and
Biogel® Skinsense™ PI outerglove—double
glove users will experience comfort and protection with synthetic surgical glove options.
References:
1. Each Biogel glove undergoes multiple
checks for quality and user confidence.
2. Tero L and Pertti A. How often does
glove perforation occur in surgery? Comparison between single
gloves and double-gloving system.
Amer J of Surg. 2001;181:564-566
Regent Medical
3585 Engineering Dr., Ste. 200
Norcross, Ga. 30092
Phone: (770) 582-2222
Fax: (770) 582-2231
Web site: www.regentmedical.com
APIC booth #500
June 2003
Product Profile
Ruhof Healthcare
Ruhof Healthcare is a leading provider of premium enzymatic
cleaners and instrument care products that eliminate the risks of
cross contamination while reducing repair and replacement
costs of surgical instruments and scopes.
With the ever-increasing concern to lower cross contamination and raise patient safety, Ruhof Healthcare created the first
multi-tiered enzymatic cleaner to address these issues.
Endozime AW Triple Plus has a unique multi-tiered formulation
that allows you to ...
Standardize with one cleaner and ...
• Reduce Inventory—One cleaner for every department
• Eliminate the need for detergents—built in detergent
• Save money—only a half-ounce dilution
• Lower Instrument repair and replacement costs
• Speed up instrument turnaround time with a two-minute
soak
• Reduce the risk of cross contamination—raising patient
safety
• Remove all blood, fat, carbohydrates, starches and
protein
• Low-sudsing for better visibility
• For use on all instruments and scopes
• For use in all automatic washers, washer sterilizers, ultrasonics and manual cleaning
Ruhof Healthcare
393 Sagamore Ave.
Mineola, N.Y. 11501-1919
Phone: (516) 294-5888
Toll-free: (800) 537-8463
Fax (516) 248-6456
Web site: www.ruhof.com
June 2003
Ruhof also has a complete line of instrument-care products
that includes:
• Prepzyme. A multi-tiered enzymatic foam spray that prevents dried-on bio-burden and begins breaking down
blood, fat, protein, starches and carbohydrates prior to
decontam. Perfect for use in departments where instrument cleaning is not immediately available. Prepzyme aids
in the cleaning process and speeds up cleaning time.
• Surgistain. A quick, safe and efficient revitalizing solution
that removes rust, spots, stains and corrosion from quality
stainless steel instruments. Surgistain will restore your
instruments to their original condition and reduce costly
repairs and replacements.
• Premixslip/Surgislip. A bacteriostatic instrument lubricant and rust inhibitor, clinically tested to be thoroughly
steam penetrable, steam sterilizable and ETO sterilizable.
Premixslip prevents rusting, staining and spotting while
restoring articulation to sticky box-locks and joints. Surgislip is a concentrated instrument lubricant and rust
inhibitor for using in washers.
• Endozime Sponges. Contoured bacteriostatic enzymatic
sponge that provides a safe and easy way to remove gross
soil from all scopes (flexible and rigid). Each sponge is saturated with Endozime and prevents bio-burden from
drying on scopes, surface prior to cleaning.
• Ruhof Biocide. The safest quaternary germicide surface
disinfectant for cleaning, disinfecting and deodorizing any
hard, non-porous surface. Ruhof Biocide is bactericidal,
veridical, fungicidal and is effective against all pathogens
and viruses including HIV and tuberculosis.
• F.A.C.T.S./A.C.T.S. A foaming autoclave cleaner that
removes all rust, spots, stains and corrosion as well as scale,
alkaline and mineral deposits on the inside walls of autoclaves, stainless steel carts and trays.
Ruhof introduced the first enzymatic cleaner to the market
in 1976. Since then we have dedicated ourselves to research,
development and manufacturing state-of-the-art products to
ensure the complete cleaning and reprocessing of all surgical
instruments and scopes. For more information on Ruhof’s
product line or for free samples of any of our products please
visit us at www.ruhof.com or call (800) 537-8463.
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Product Profile
Sage Products, Inc.
Comfort Personal Cleansing® Washcloths
Toothette® Oral Care
Comfort Personal Cleansing products help eliminate potential
contamination from dirty basins or hospital tap water during
bathing. These rinse-free, disposable washcloths deliver a warm,
soothing bath without skin-drying soaps or the need for additional water. In fact, they contain only water that has undergone
a purification process. By providing a fresh, clean washcloth for
each area of the body, Comfort Personal Cleansing products also
help minimize cross contamination.
Comfort Personal Cleansing washcloths are pre-moistened
with a rinse-free formula for one-step cleansing and moisturizing.
Enriched with aloe and vitamin E, this unique, dermatologisttested formula is proven gentle and non-irritating. Each package
warms quickly in a microwave or warmer for soothing patient
comfort. By improving comfort
and saving nursing time, Comfort Personal Cleansing products
elevate patient and nurse satisfaction. They also replace soaps,
lotions, basins, hot water, laundered washcloths and towels,
while reducing laundry and
linen replacement. The most
trusted name in basinless
bathing, Comfort Personal
Cleansing has set the nationwide standard for total body
cleansing and moisturizing.
Toothette Oral Care brings a comprehensive approach to oral
hygiene based on cleaning, debriding, suctioning and moisturizing the entire oral cavity. By removing dental plaque, debris and
oral secretions, Sage’s unique cleansing and suctioning products
help address three oral care risk factors for ventilator-associated
pneumonia: bacterial colonization of the oropharyngeal area,
aspiration of secretions that migrate to the subglottic area, and
colonization of dental plaque with respiratory pathogens. High
level products even help address intensive care and infection control concerns by maintaining closed tracheal system compliance
for ventilator patients. By addressing risk factors with tools that
simplify care, Toothette Oral Care helps advance oral hygiene and
improve overall quality of care.
Sage Products, Inc.
3909 Three Oaks Rd.
Cary, Ill. 60013
Phone: (815) 455-4700
Fax: (815) 455-5599
Toll-Free: (800) 323-2220
Web site: www.sageproducts.com
APIC booth #452
June 2003
Product Profile
Spectrum Surgical
Instruments Corp.
Spectrum Surgical Instruments is pleased to introduce their
newest cleaning brush, the Clean-N-Dry™ Flexible Endoscope
Brush. The exclusive double-ended design contains both a
2.8mm-3.7mm cleaning brush and a specially designed foam
swab. The brush portion is for use with 2.8mm to 3.7mm channels only, and has a specially designed silicone tip to ensure safe
navigation. The foam swab is then used to dry the channel,
working to squeegee the channel and ensure a clean and dry
scope channel.
Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. provides three grades of
surgical instruments. Our German-made operating room instruments are backed by the industry’s best warranties. Secondly,
Spectrum’s Middleline™ instruments offer a great cost-effective
alternative to German instruments, and finally, we provide all patterns and styles of economy floor-grade instruments.
Spectrum also provides a full line of instrument accessories
and instrument-care products. These products include: instrument
cleaning brushes, instrument-care solutions, stainless steel bowls,
basins and trays, instrument tip protectors, instrument marking
tape, instrument color coding, circumcision clamps and parts, sterilization trays, sterilization monitors, instrument stringers and
more. Our full product range can be viewed in our new Instrument Processing Essentials Catalog, sixth edition.
Spectrum’s full range of repair capabilities helps hospitals to
maintain equipment and contain their budget. We repair the following: rigid and flexible scopes, power equipment, air hoses,
fiber optic light cables, Phaco handpieces, battery packs, laparoscopic instruments, flexible biopsy forceps, diamond knives, and
perform all general sharpening and restoration services. Spectrum’s outstanding service warranties and low prices have become
the industry standard.
Also dedicated to providing education to CS
and OR professionals around the country, Spectrum president and CEO, Rick Schulz, has
authored many articles designed to educate
people about the care and handling of surgical
instruments. Schultz also lectures around the
country. Spectrum has also published an instrument care guide, titled, Official Guide: Maintaining and Cleaning Surgical Instruments.
June 2003
Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp.
4575 Hudson Dr.
Stow, Ohio 44224
Phone: (330) 686-4550
Fax: (330) 686-4555
Toll-free: (800) 444-5644
Web site: www.spectrumsurgical.com
E-mail: [email protected]
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Product Profile
Sprixx
Given all the real-world demands of today’s healthcare
workers, 100 percent hand hygiene compliance is often impossible. Enter Sprixx, the second-nature answer to hand sanitation.
Clipped to belt or clothes, the patented personal dispenser is there
when and where it’s needed most to sanitize hands quickly and
conveniently. Sprixx keeps you in your workflow, requiring minimal thought and effort. It gives you the time once spent hunting
down wall mount dispensers.
Sprixx sends a visible and clear message of patient safety and
comfort:
• Clips to belt or clothes so it’s always within reach
• Easy, convenient, one-handed dispensing becomes secondnature
• Sanitizes without water or towels
• Therapeutic emollients soothe and protect hard-working
hands
• Cartridges and bottles are economical and easy to replace
• Proven germ-killing power of 63 percent ethyl alcohol
• Light, unobtrusive, easy to wear
• Fine-mist sprayer for fewer drips and more even coverage
• Available in a variety of dispensers and colors
• A supplement (not a replacement) to hand washing
The Sprixx line includes three body-worn dispensing systems
that provide professionals the hand hygiene tools of choice.
Sprixx HP
• Holster clips to belt, clothes or cart
• 2.35 oz replacement bottle with fine mist sprayer
• Great for high-volume requirements
Sprixx LT
• The “Sprixx Clip” is a super-convenient size
• Unobtrusively clips anywhere
• 1/2 oz replacement bottle with fine mist sprayer
• Reusable plastic clip
• Recyclable plastics
Invented by a doctor, Sprixx dispensing systems represent a
new generation of hand hygiene tools for emerging infection control challenges. Elegant and simple in design, Sprixx is effortless to
use and practical to deploy. Offering peace of mind to all, Sprixx is
a visible sign to your patients that they are in the best of hands.
Sprixx XE
• The “Sprixxer” features an attractive,
rugged, professional design
• Replacement cartridges are economical and easy to replace
• Clips to belt or clothes
• Color options include white, black,
gray, blue, olive and green
Sprixx
727 Bond Ave.
Santa Barbara, Calif. 93103
Phone: (866) 477-7499
Fax: (805) 962-9773
Web site: www.sprixxer.com
June 2003
Product Profile
3M Health Care
When using biological indicators to monitor sterilization
processes, you need an accurate, reliable and easy-to-use unit.
The 3M Attest 290 Auto-reader reads the fluorescence produced
by positive 3M™ Attest™ Rapid Readout Biological indicators to
indicate a sterilization process failure. Easy to operate, maintenance-free, requiring no calibration, the Attest auto-reader automatically reads indicator results and features an audible alarm for
use as part of a biological monitoring system.
Visit 3M in Booth #433 at APIC 2003.
3M Health Care
Toll-free: (800) 228-3957
Web site: www.3M.com/healthcare
APIC booth #433
Advanced Sterilization Products
Now, five minutes is all it takes to achieve high level disinfection with CIDEX® OPA Solution at a minimum of 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit) in an automatic endoscope
reprocessor.*
That is a 75 percent reduction in processing time vs. glutaraldehyde. CIDEX OPA Solution can still be used for manual processing and in automatic endoscope reprocessors that cannot
maintain the disinfectant temperature at a minimum of 25
degrees C.
Advanced Sterilization Products
33 Technology Drive
Irvine, Calif. 92618
Toll-free: (877) OPA NOWW
Fax: (949) 450-6830
Web site: www.sterrad.com
June 2003
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CIDEX OPA Solution achieves high-level disinfection in 12
minutes at a minimum of 20 degrees C (68 degrees F).
*When used or reused in a legally marketed automatic endoscope reprocessor that can be set to a minimum of 25° degrees C.
Product Profile
Certol International
Start cleaning in the operating room. ProEZ foam, a dualenzyme, neutral-pH detergent from Certol International, starts
cleaning instruments immediately by breaking down patient soils,
so that the instruments arrive in central services almost totally
clean and ready for sterilization after just a quick rinse.
Unlike most holding
solutions used to soak
instruments, ProEZ foam’s
dual-enzymes work to dissolve dried blood and other patient soils,
as well as inhibit bacterial growth. The product remains foamy for
up to four hours after you apply it. Because it’s a foam spray, the
instruments do not have to soak in a holding container; you can
safely and easily transport the instruments without having to
worry about splashing contaminated solution. A 24-ounce spray
bottle is priced at $15.15 suggested retail. A gallon refill container
is $40.05.
Certol International
Phone: (303) 799-9401
Toll-free: (800) 843-3343
Colby Manufacturing Corporation
When choosing a waste fluid-control product, employee protection, cost effectiveness and product performance should be
taken into consideration. Colby Manufacturing has proudly been
the market leader in fluid control products for 10 years, delivering
the highest quality products!
The WaterBug® Quiet Floor Suction unit easily glides over OR
floors removing fluids. It features 12-inch flexible, standard-sized
tubing that fits wall suction and has a low profile to reduce trip
hazards.
The ViraSorb® Super Solidifier with Iodine solidifies canister
contents 10 times faster than any other solidifier; yet is phenolfree, chlorine-free and glutaraldehyde-free. It won’t crystallize or
become slippery, can safely be incinerated and is available in bottles or pre-loaded dissolvable
pouches.
The SurgiSafe® Absorbent
Floor Pads absorb all fluids on OR
floors. They are available in a
variety of sizes and styles to meet
every fluid control situation. White
Pads are highly absorbent and
Colby Manufacturing Corporation
1016 Branagan Dr.
Tullytown, Penn. 19007
Phone: (215) 949-2860
Fax: (215) 949-1680
Toll free: (800) 969-3718
Web site: www.colbymfg.com
June 2003
Yellow Pads are denser to allow castors to roll over them.
Colby is pleased to introduce the True Blue SurgiSafe pad,
which is extra absorbent to soak up even larger amounts of fluids
during those very wet procedures. The most significant benefit of
this new mat is its fluid-impervious backing that traps fluid within
the absorbent material. Complete fluid containment means that
the floor remains dry underneath the pad, protecting healthcare
workers and decreasing OR turnover time. The backing is skidresistant, reducing slip hazards.
Colby Manufacturing Corporation is registered with the Food
and Drug Administration to the ISO-9001 manufacturing standard. Call for free samples today.
Product Profile
Dornoch Medical Systems Inc.
More than 200,000 leak-prone suction
canisters are disposed of by facilities every
day, representing up to 70 percent of the
typical OR’s infectious waste stream. The
new Transposal fluid waste management
system from Dornoch Medical is the most
effective, easiest to use and least expensive
liquid waste disposal system on the market.
Transposal is the only facility-wide solution
and the only completely closed system. It
also dramatically reduces red bag disposal
costs and meets all regulations issued by
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the federal Department of Transportation (DOT).
The Transposal Safety Station empties, cleans and disinfects
canisters in a matter of minutes. The High Fluid Cart can collect up
to 48 liters of liquid waste, the largest capacity of any liquid waste
system.
Based in the Kansas City area, Dornoch is the nation’s leading
supplier of infectious fluid waste disposal systems. Five years ago
the company introduced the Redaway Infectious Fluid Collection
and Disposal System, a novel solution now being used in more
than 160 medical facilities nationwide.
Dornoch Medical Systems Inc.
4032 W. Riverside St.
Riverside, Mo. 64150
Phone: (816) 505-2226
Fax: (816) 505-1050
Toll-free: (888) 466-6633
Web site: www.dornoch.com.
APIC booth #318
Ethicon Endo-Surgery
Vascular Access
June 2003
Introducing ACUVANCE® Plus and ACUVANCE® Jelco® Safety
IV Catheters, the next generation in safety devices from
J&J/Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc.
The ACUVANCE family of safety IV catheters uses passive technology to help reduce needlestick injuries by making user safety a
natural part of the catheter design. Protection is subtly integrated
and the safety feature cannot be removed or defeated and
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remains in effect before, during and after use. Just insert, thread
and remove the introducer, and the needle is blunt.
A smaller, compact design, with no extra steps, makes it easy
to use even with difficult patients. Provides flexibility for use with
special procedures. ACUVANCE is available in choices of length,
gauge and biomaterials
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Vascular Access
Toll-free: (800) USE-ENDO
Web site: www.vascularaccess.com
APIC booth #201
Product Profile
Healthmark Industries
Company Inc.
Hardness: Mineral contaminants in water
bind with cleaning agents, reducing the effectiveness of those agents. Further, hardness
inhibits the soluability characteristics of water.
Finally, these contaminants are often a source
of staining and pitting of surgical instruments.
Aquachek™ tests Total Hardness from 0 to a
level recognized as “very hard” (425ppm
CaCO3).
Alkalinity: Total alkalinity is the measure
of the amount of alkaline buffers (primarily
carbonates and bicarbonates) in water. These
alkaline substances buffer the water against
sudden changes in pH. Total alkalinity is the
key to maintaining water’s balance.
Aquachek™ test Total Alkalinity from 0 to a
high level (240ppm CaCO3).
pH: Optimal pH level is key to successful
cleaning. Enzymes operate best within a certain pH level. The
Aquachek™ tests for pH level between 6.2 and 8.4, encompassing the likely optimum level for any enzyme cleaner.
To request a personal demonstration of Healthmark’s
AquaChek™ water quality test or other products for monitoring the cleaning process, call (800) 521-6224.
healthmark
INDUSTRY COMPANY
healthcare products
Healthmark Industries Company Inc.
Phone: (586) 774-7600
Fax: (586) 774-7600
Toll-free: (800) 521-6224
Web site: www.hmark.com
Propper Manufacturing
Propper’s Vapor Line chemical integrator monitors the three critical conditions necessary for steam sterilization - time, temperature
and saturated steam. It is designed for use in both 121 degrees Celsius gravity and 270-272 degrees C pre-vacuum cycles. During sterilization, the dark colored bar migrates along a paper wick. If the bar
only reaches the FAIL area, the cycle was inadequate. When the bar
display is anywhere in the PASS area, conditions for sterilization have
been met. Vapor Line without extender can be used in wrapped
instrument sets or peel packs. Vapor Line with the extender is
designed for use in large fabric packs. The indicator can be placed in
the center of the pack, and the extender allows for easy locating and
retrieval.
Studies have proven that Vapor Line integrators are equivalent
biological indicators in performance. Whether used without packaging, in peel packs or in large challenge packs designed for biological monitoring, the Vapor Line does not show a PASS result until biological indicators have been killed. In this respect it is even capable
of monitoring into the “overkill” period built into every sterilization
cycle for an adequate margin of safety.
Vapor Line is available with or without the integrator. It is also
incorporated into Propper’s PASS/FAIL™ Steam Challenge Pack. This
pack yields results equivalent to those obtained with biological indicators when used in the AAMI approved 16 towel pack or equivalent
disposable biological packs. The results are instantly available, stable
and the indicator can be kept as part of your permanent records.
June 2003
Propper Manufacturing
36-04 Skillman Ave.
Long Island City, NY. 11101
Toll-free USA only: (800) 832-4300
International: (718) 392-6650
Fax: (718) 482-8909.
Web site: www.proppermfg.com
Product Profile
Sempermed USA, Inc.
Sempermed,® one of the world’s leading
manufacturers of latex gloves, has designed
the Sempermed® Supreme Powder-Free Surgical Glove* with the specialized needs of the
surgeon in mind. Supreme delivers comfort,
barrier protection and value.
The powder-free protection of the
Supreme Surgical Glove eliminates the
potential for aerosolization of glove powder and associated
transfer of latex proteins.
Supreme offers a unique multi-layer copolymer coating that
provides added comfort and ease of donning for both wet and dry
hands. The broader, anatomical design of Supreme allows for an
excellent fit while reducing hand fatigue. The
neutral pH balance of the glove helps to reduce
skin irritation.
The micro-rough surface on the fingers and
palm offers sensitivity and a safe grip, wet or
dry. The beaded cuff increases strength and
protection. With a low AQL Value of 1.0,
Supreme affords superior safety.
Sempermed produces gloves at its own facilities in Europe and
Asia and has more than 175 years of manufacturing heritage.
*Caution: This product contains natural rubber latex, which
may cause allergic reactions.
Sempermed USA, Inc.
30798 U.S. Hwy 19 N.
Palm Harbor, Fla. 34684
Toll-free: (800) 366-9545
Web site: www.sempermedusa.com
STERIS Corporation
Like original (blue) Cal Stat,
new clear Cal Stat handrub kills
99.999 percent of all tested transient organisms, with conditioners to keep skin healthy and
no sticky residue. Cal Stat’s
patented formulation spreads
easily for clinical efficacy.
Designed to prevent buildup after
repeated application, Cal Stat
handrub is CHG compatible and
comes in two-, four- and 15-
STERIS Corporation
5960 Heisley Road
Mentor, Ohio 44060-1834
Phone: (440) 354-2600
Toll-free: (800) 548-4873
Web site: www.steris.com
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ounce and 1.2-liter sizes. It can fit in a pocket, clip on a lapel using
the STERIS lanyard or be mounted in a reliable dispensing system.
For more information, please call (800) 548-4873 or visit
www.steris.com.
STERIS Corporation is a leading provider of infection and contamination prevention, microbial reduction, and surgical support
systems, products, services and technologies to health care, scientific, research and industrial customers throughout the world.
Product Profile
Symmetry Medical Inc.
Symmetry Medical Inc. is best known for its strong brands:
Othy® Instruments and PolyVac® Cases. Symmetry Medical provides “Total Instrument Solutions”® from a single source.
Emerging from the world’s orthopedic capitol, in Warsaw, Ind.,
Symmetry Medical has been in existence since 1996 but its roots
run deep in innovation, dating back more than 30 years with surgical instruments. Symmetry has strategically placed facilities in
Warsaw (corporate headquarters and Othy Instruments), New
Hampshire (PolyVac Cases), France (PolyVac SA) and the United
Kingdom (Othy Limited).
Offering a complete line of specialized and standard medical
products, Symmetry Medical also provides select implants to customers. Although the company partners primarily with original
equipment manufacturers (OEMs), Symmetry sells standard cases
to physicians, hospitals and surgical centers through Cardinal
Health.
Symmetry Medical offers proven products. Othy and PolyVac
are ISO 9001/EN 46001 certified though BS and US FDA registered. Othy Limited is ISO 9002/EN 46002 certified through BSI.
The PolyVac standard product line offers US FDA 510(k) clearance.
PolyVac Cases offer durability with designs that incorporate
metal, plastic and hybrid materials. These products include:
• Minitainer
• Instrument Cassettes
• Universal Cases
• OptiCare® Scope Cases
• LapCare™ Cases
• ArthroCare Modultainer
• Modultainer II & IIH
• Modultainer III
• Modultainer IV
• The Vault
Othy Instruments offer complete instrument systems for all
surgical procedures. Innovative designs provide excellent performance, durability and ergonomic features.
Symmetry Medical also partners with customers — using its
unique co-development process — to produce customized instruments, cases and complete systems.
LapCare™ is a trademark and OptiCare,® Othy,® PolyVac® and
“Total Instrument Solutions”® are registered trademarks of Symmetry Medical Inc.
Symmetry Medical Inc.
220 W. Market St.
Warsaw, Ind. 46580
Phone: (574) 268-2252
Fax: (574) 267-4551
Web site: www.symmetrymedical.com
Venetec International
Venetec International was founded by Dr. Steve Bierman, formerly assistant director of emergency services at Scripps Memorial
Hospital, after he contracted Hepatitis B from an accidental
needlestick injury.
Dr. Bierman realized that the everyday perils of vascular access
— disconnection, infiltration and phlebitis — are avoidable. A
simple securement device, scientifically engineered to do what
tape and suture are not doing, solves all problems. That germinal
idea has spawned more than 25 proprietary StatLock devices that
anchor all types of catheters and tubes.
Dramatic clinical studies now confirm Dr. Bierman’s original
proposition that proper securement prevents complications,
improves catheter dwell-times and enhances healthcare worker
safety.
June 2003
Venetec International
12555 High Bluff Dr.
San Diego, Calif. 92130
Phone: (858) 350-4444
Fax: (858) 350-7898
Toll-free: (800) 833-3895
Web site: www.statlock.com
Product Profile
Garrett Medical Systems LLC
BODE Chemie Hamburg in Germany introduces Sterillium® Rub Surgical and Hygienic Hand Antiseptic to the
United States with the appointment of Garrett Medical
Systems LLC.
Sterillium® Rub exceeds current FDA and European
requirements for surgical (prEN12791) and hygienic
(EN1500) hand antiseptics. Pre-operative surgical hand disinfection is completed with a 3-minute rub procedure,
hygienic hand disinfection within 30 seconds.
Sterillium® Rub is fungicidal, bactericidal, tuberculocidal and virus inactivating. Sterillium® Rub antiseptic
delivers greater than 5 log10 steps reduction of S. aureus, MRSA, C. difficile, M. tuberculosis, E. coli, VRE, Salmonella and more than 30 other gram
positive and gram negative bacteria in 30 seconds.
Sterillium® Rub effectively reduces coated viruses like Herpes simplex1,
RSV, Influenza and HIV by a reduction factor greater than 4 within 15 to 30
seconds. Also the inactivation of naked viruses like Polio (1 min), Rhino (2
min) and Adeno (5 min) to greater than 4.5 log10 steps is outstanding.
Sterillium® Rub antiseptic provides a rapid, reliable and comprehensive
spectrum of efficacy with exceptional skin tolerability, skin protection and
skin care. Compared to previously available surgical and hygienic products,
Sterillium® Rub delivers a significantly faster and greater spectrum of germ
reduction in a timesaving 30-second hygienic or three-minute surgical rub
application without drying the skin or leaving a greasy, sticky residue on the
hands.
Isn’t it time for a change? Isn’t it time for Sterillium® Rub?
Garrett Medical Systems LLC
11512 N. Port Washington Rd., Ste. 201-C
Mequon, Wis. 53092
Phone: (262) 241-8603
Fax: (262) 241-8604
Web site: www.garrettmed.com or www.
bode-chemie.com
SARGENT Manufacturing Company
Since 1864, SARGENT Manufacturing Company has been producing a full
line of locksets, door closers, exit devices, and access control systems for new
construction, renovation and replacement application hardware.
One of the world’s leading and most respected manufacturers of architectural hardware for commercial construction, institutional and industrial markets,
SARGENT is again an innovator in the hardware industry by introducing SARGuard.™ This newest generation of hardware, containing the AgION™ antimicrobial compound, suppresses the growth of destructive bacteria, molds and
mildew. This revolutionary new silver-based anti-microbial finish coating is available on all SARGENT product lines.
This non-toxic and safe coating lasts for the life of the hardware and permanently suppresses the growth of algae, fungus, mold, mildew and is effective against a broad spectrum of bacteria. The AgION compound is EPA and NSF
approved and FDA listed for use in medical and food preparation equipment.
SARGuard provides a perfect application anywhere there is a need for a
clean environment (hospitals, laboratories, schools, medical/daycare/food processing research facilities, pharmaceutical companies, etc.
SARGENT Manufacturing Company
100 Sargent Dr.
New Haven, Conn. 06511
Toll-free: (800) 727-5477
Toll-free fax: (888) 863-5054
Web site: www.sargentlock.com
June 2003
Sparco, Inc.
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Flash sterilize and transport your instruments in compliance with flash sterilization
standards using the FLASH-GUARD® System,
a patented flash sterilization container and
transport system. FLASH-GUARD® is the only
container that allows for both three- and 10minute flash cycles and has no valves or filters
to maintain or replace.
Sparco, Inc.
2141 Industrial Court, Ste. A
Vista, Calif. 92083-7905
Phone: (760) 727-8309
Fax: (760) 734-4299
Toll Free: (800) 783-8309
Web site: www.Flash-Guard.com
Product Profile
TSI Incorporated
Quantitatively fit test series-95 disposable respirators with the PORTACOUNT® Plus Respirator Fit Tester and N95-Companion™ from TSI.
The OSHA-compliant test replaces subjective and tedious Bitrex and
saccharin methods. Included software automates fit testing and maintains records. Use the PORTACOUNT Plus to fit test elastomeric respirators as well. Any other way is the hard way!
TSI Incorporated
500 Cardigan Rd.
Shoreview, Minn. 55126
Phone: (651) 490-2811
Fax: (651) 490-3824
Toll-free: (800) 874-2811
Web site: www.tsi.com
APIC booth #456
Webber Training Inc.
Webber Training Inc.
58 Lambert Dr.
Belleville, Ontario, Canada K8N 4K6
Toll-free: (800) 363-5376
Fax: (613) 969-7465
Web site: www.webbertraining.com
APIC booth #607
June 2003
June 2003
Webber Training Inc provides conference-quality infection control
education through the medium of a teleclass. Live teleclasses (telephone-based seminars) are joined by thousands of healthcare professionals. Teleclass recordings are available online or on CD. CEU certificates are available to participants. Visit APIC booth #607 (donated by
Virox Technologies Inc.).

Arizant Healthcare Inc.

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