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15 on plastic, plastic laminate, stainless steel, sealed fiberglass and glazed porcelain. Fuse for Surfaces. From Tristel, this disinfectant is also a cleaner. It is packaged in point-of-use sa- chets with base and activator packaged separately. It kills many organisms that populate hard sur- faces, including C. diff. Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaner Disinfectant. From Clorox, this disinfectant is approved for use on soft surfaces. It sprays onto any surface and air- dries, killing pathogens in 30 seconds. Hygea Benzalkonium Chloride Antiseptic Tow- elettes. Made by PDI, these towelettes are for skin disinfection. They contain 0.13 percent benzalko- nium chloride, a common skin disinfectant. Mikrozid Wipes. From Schulke, these alcohol- based wipes are for glass, ceramic and laminate surfaces. They act in two minutes and are ideal for use on examination surfaces between patients. Oxivir Large Wipes. From Diversey Care, part of SealedAir, these wipes use hydrogen peroxide to effectively eliminate pathogens in healthcare set- tings. The wipes are also part of a larger family of Oxivir products. OxyCide. This daily disinfectant from EcoLab is a nonbleach formula that doubles as a C. diff sporicide, virucide and deodorizer. The formula includes hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid, which don't leave films behind on surfaces, ac- cording to the product's website. PeritdoxRTU Sporocidal Disinfectant. From Contec, this disinfectant is a sporicide, bacteri- cide, virucide, tuberculocide and fungicide in one. It kills spores within three minutes and does not damage most surfaces, including stainless steel, according to the product website. Steriplex. From sBioMed, Steriplex is a noncor- rosive, nonfuming, nontoxic C. diff sporicide, tu- berculocide, bactericide, virucide and fungicide. The product comes in liquid and wipe forms. Equipment for specific procedures Disposable Uniscope. From WelchAllyn, these scopes allow accurate diagnoses while still being disposable. They are latex free and come in pedi- atric and adult versions. EndoKit. From EndoChoice, the EndoKit comes in basic and customizable versions. The basic en- doscopy kit contains lubricant, gauze, tubing, a CinchPad for transporting dirty endoscopes and a SafeStart enzymatic sponge and water basin. The customizable kit can contain multiples of any of these items and more, depending on individual endoscopy labs' needs. EndoSmart Cap. This Medivators cap is a 24- hour use alternative to the reusable water bottle cap for endoscopy, eliminating the need for re- processing and reducing infection control risks. Caps are available for Olympus, Pentax and Fu- jinon scopes. FlexiPort Blood Pressure Cuffs. From WelchAl- lyn, these one-piece cuffs are single use, which re- duces the risk of HAIs. They come in soft or vinyl fabric and are color coded. PneumoniaCheck. This product, from ArcMedi- cal, is a noninvasive way to collect uncontami- nated lung specimens through cough. The device contains a specialized cough filter connected to a sealed bag. Hand hygiene Acute-Kare Healthcare Personnel Hand Wash. From Steris, this 1 percent chloroxylenol solution is effective against a wide range of microbes. It is suitable for use in high-risk situations in which reducing cross-contamination is vital. Contec Alcohol-Free Foam Hand Sanitizer. From Contec, this alcohol-free sanitizer is also triclosan-free. It does not dry out hands and does not irritate skin. Glove/Gloves. From Biotrol, these gloves go over latex or nitrile gloves. They are ideal for use when handling charts or for out-of-routine procedures, according to the product website. GripStrong Glove. From Semipermed, this glove is a softer version of a traditional nitrile glove, complete with textured fingertips. The glove is powder- and latex-free. HyGreen. The HyGreen system, from HyGreen, checks whether healthcare staff have sanitized their hands by using alcohol-detecting technology origi- nally created for breathalyzers. As alcohol is detect- ed, a badge on the staff member vibrates, indicat- ing the individual has performed hand hygiene. InstantFoam Hand Sanitizer. DebMed's alco- hol-free hand sanitizer contains moisturizers to prevent skin drying. It comes in several sizes and many dispenser options, including touch-free, manual and free-standing. KC100 LAVENDER Nitrile Exam Gloves. From Kimberly Clark, these gloves are thinner and lighter than standard nitrile gloves. They come in a new SmartPULL Dispenser Box and are a suit- able replacement for vinyl exam gloves, according to the product website. Kindest Kare Skin Cream. This Steris product is ideal for both patients and healthcare workers. It relieves dry or rough hands with emollients and soothing agents. It contains neither petrolatum or mineral oil and is latex-compatible. Kleenex Ultra Moisturizing Foam Hand Sanitiz- er. From Kimberly Clark, this foam sanitizer uses 70 percent ethyl alcohol to eliminate pathogens. It contains green tea and cucumber extracts to moisturize skin and soften hands. PROVON Green Certified Foam Hand Cleanser. This product, by Gojo, is biodegradable foam soap that meets infection control and environ- mental standards simultaneously. It is fragrance and dye free. PROVON Moisturizing Hand & Body Lotion. This Gojo lotion is an antimicrobial lotion with a deep-conditioning formula. It is latex and CHG compatible. Quik-Care Nourishing Foam Hand Sanitizer. This EcoLab product is an anti-dermatitis and anti-skin damaging moisturizer fortified with nu- trients for hands. It uses 62 percent ethyl alcohol to kill microorganisms. safeHands. safeHands is an alcohol-free hand sanitizer. It functions through the use of benzal- konium chloride. It is nontoxic, nonflammable and does not irritate skin. Sani-Hands Bedside Pack. From PDI, this pack of wipes is designed for those with limited mobil- ity to easily access hand hygiene products. Each wipe uses ethyl alcohol to kills pathogens within 15 seconds. Sempershield Nitrile. From Sempermed, these nitrile gloves feature an extended protective cuff, are powder-free, extra-thick and manufactured without latex. They are also safe for chemother- apy drug exposure. Specialty Hand and Nail Brushes. From Key Surgical, this line of brushes for hands and nails reduces dirt and improves hand hygiene for scrubbing in and scrubbing out. To view the full complement of brushes, visit the product website. Sprixx Personal Gel Dispenser. This Sprixx- made product is filled with alcohol antiseptic gel and can be clipped on the belt for single-hand dis- pensing anywhere, anytime. Health technology Disposable Protective Covers. From Health- mark, these covers come ready for phones, tablets and keyboards. They ensure device protection while reducing contamination and the spread of infection. Medical Mice. By Medgenic, these computer mice are designed with hospital environments especial- ly in mind. The plastic casing is both ergonomic and designed to be thoroughly cleaned with any disinfectant. SILVER SURF TOUCH Wireless Keyboard. This keyboard, from Seal Shield, is washable, wireless and antimicrobial. It features a silver-based antimi- crobial coating to reduce microbial contamination. Reprocessing AZO Gel Instrument Pre-Clean Gel. By Synergy Health, this pre-clean gel for surgical instruments is designed to keep instruments moist after surgi- cal procedures and before cleaning. It helps tech- nicians remove soil and debris. CartWashCheck. This Healthmark product is a la- bel designed to check the efficacy and temperature of cart washers. Placing the label in a specific loca- tion in the washer shows whether water is reaching that location and records the temperature of the water on an irreversible thermometer strip.