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Single use gloves. SW Safety Solutions offers a variety of single use gloves
with technologies integrated into the glove. For instance, several types
integrate AcitveAloe, an exclusive form of aloe made to retain the skin's
natural moisture. SW gloves also feature Hydrex, a moisture manage-
ment technology made to keep hands dry, and pH Natural, which regu-
lates pH inside the glove.
Health IT protection
Disposable Protective Covers. Healthmark offers disposable, zip-lock
plastic sleeves for phones and tablets, as well as keyboard covers.
LifeShield Screen Protector. is product is an Environmental Protec-
tion Agency-registered antimicrobial screen protector, made for smart-
phones or monitors, featuring an embedded antimicrobial agent that
lasts a minimum of 10 years. It is made in the U.S. by Spyder Digital
Research/LifeShield Health.
Medical Mice and Keyboards. Seal Shield offers waterproof keyboards
and mice that can be cleaned with soap and water, soaked in bleach or
put in an automatic dishwasher.ey have an antimicrobial additive to
protect against viruses, fungi and mold.
Medgenic Mice and Keyboards. Cycom offers mice and keyboards that
have tight-fitting, easy-to-clean surfaces that also have an antibacterial
plastic housing. ey can be cleaned by simply wiping them down with
a disinfectant.
Instrument cleaning and reprocessing
ATP Cleaning Verification System. From Hygiena, this system provides
instant feedback on surface cleanliness.
AZO Gel Instrument Pre-Clean Gel. is gel from Synergy Health can
be used in surgical and dental instruments. It aids in soil and debris
removal from reusable instruments.
Cardinal Health Sterilization Wrap. Cardinal Health offers a wide selection
of sterilization wrap, including a two color wrap to help differentiate, identi-
fy and inspect trays. ere are also dual layer and single layer wraps.
CartWashCheck. CartWashCheck from Healthmark can test the efficacy
of cart washers — they can be stuck on metal surfaces far away from
washer jets or in areas that may not be getting coverage. e ink on the
test will wash away if hit by water. ey also contain an irreversible ther-
mometer to show how hot the washer gets.
Endozime AW Triple Plus With APA. From Ruhof, this detergent can be
used in washers, washer sterilizers, ultrasonics and manual cleaning. Its
blend of enzymes is designed to remove all bio-burden and inhibit rust.
Koala plus Pure. is sponge from EndoChoice is dry imbibed with the
Pure enzymatic detergent. It is designed to remove bioburden from en-
doscopes.
MediCount ATP Test. From Midbrook, the MediCount handheld ATP
detection device has three main parts: a handheld luminometer, sam-
pling kits and a soware package. It measures how clean sterilized ob-
jects really are.
ProEZ foam. is ready-to-use foaming enzymatic spray with a four-en-
zyme formula from Certol International can dissolve tough soils on used
instruments. It can be used on even delicate items, as it has an anti-cor-
rosive system and neutral pH formula.
Pure LandingPad. is protective surface liner from Pure Processing is
built to cushion the surfaces where endoscopes and other fragile devices
are staged for precleaning and helps drain liquids. e nitrile rubber
resists cleaning chemicals and disinfectants and will not absorb liquids.
ScopeValet Endo Bag and Tag. e ScopeValet system from Advanced
Sterilization Products is designed to transfer clean and dirty endoscopes
to and from the procedure room. e tamper-proof tags are color-coded
and numbered.
Single-Use/Disposable Cleaning Brushes. A PriMed Instruments prod-
uct, these brushes are designed to be easy-to-handle and gentle on the
endoscope. ey feature a smooth epoxy bullet at the distal end of the
brush to minimize wear on the endoscope's channel.
Skytron I5 Washer Disinfector. is washer provides thermal disinfec-
tion for reusable healthcare instruments. It comes in single door, two-
door pass-through, electric and steam models.
Surgistain. A "revitalizing solution" from Ruhof can remove rust, pitting,
stains and corrosion from stainless steel surgical instruments.
TOSI. is washer test from Healthmark simulates a stainless steel in-
strument contaminated with dried blood. It helps users determine if the
washer is performing as it should.
Tray Belts. Cygnus Medical makes Tray Belts, which protect wrapped
trans from external damage. ey form a cushioned barrier around
corners that can potentially rip and tear, and are compatible for steam
sterilization.
Operating room/surgical
Alexis O Wound Protector/Retactor. From Applied Medical, the Alexis
wound protector/retractor retains moisture at the incision site and is made
to reduce superficial surgical site infections aer colorectal surgeries.
ChloraPrep. ChloraPrep is a patient preoperative skin preparation antiseptic
made by BD. It is a 2 percent chlorhexidine gluconate and 70 percent isopro-
pyl alcohol formula and can fight bacteria for at least 48 hours.
Dermabond Mini Topical Skin Adhesive. A skin closure device
from Ethicon, Demabond Mini is clinically shown to have seven-day
wound-holding strength in three minutes. It provides a microbial barri-
er with 99 percent protection against germs responsible for surgical site
infections.
Irrisept. Irrisept makes this wound debridement and cleansing system
that has 0.05 percent chlorhexidine gluconate in sterile water for irriga-
tion. It is packaged in sterile, single-use Tyvek trays.
OR Turnover Kits. Made by Xodus Medical, OR Turnover Kits are
pre-packaged to speed OR turnover and avoid cross contamination in
the OR. ey include arm board covers and straps, a patient li sheet, an
absorbent table cover, a mop head and bags.
Prevantics Maxi Swabsticks. e Prevantics Maxi Swabsticks by PDI,
offered by Medline, have persistent antimicrobial activity for up to one
week. ey have premoistened, ready-to-use, two-sided applicators do
not require activation prior to use.
Situate Detection System. From Medtronic, this proprietary, clinically
proven system is designed to eliminate retained sponge incidents in the
operating room. It uses RF Detection technology as an adjunct to man-
ual counting to overcome the difficulty of finding a surgical sponge in
vivo and in the surrounding OR.
Steriset Sterilization Containers. From Medline, the Full Steriset Steril-
ization Containers can handle full instrumentation for major cases and
come in different colors of lids, handles and ID labels. ey come in
various height sizes.
SurgiCount Safety-Sponge System. Stryker's SurgiCount Safety-Sponge
System is built to eliminate retained surgical sponges. It is made up of
three components that provide accurate, real-time counts in the OR and
audible postoperative evidence-based outcomes.
