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11 IsoDoorCaddy (Isolation Door Caddy). The IsoDoorCaddy is designed to help reduce healthcare-acquired infections. The dura- ble mesh, over-the-door isolation caddy accommodates personal protective equipment storage, and its material is infused with Microban to prevent the spread of germs and bacteria. LifeThreads Antimicrobial Textiles-Classic Collection (LifeTh- reads). LifeThreads scrubs are engineered with advanced technol- ogies designed to inhibit the growth of unwanted bacteria directly on the fabric surface. The fabrics are treated with an EPA-regis- tered antimicrobial active ingredient and binding agents to protect the fabric from pathogens found in clinical settings while at the same time blocking fluids and suppressing unwanted odors. PureThread (PureThread Technologies). PureThread Technolo- gies embeds a proprietary blend of EPA-registered recycled silver salts into its core fiber to protect fabric from microbial contamina- tion and reduce odor-causing bacteria, mold, mildew and fungus. The fabric's benefits don't wear off or wash away, and are designed to look and feel like cotton. Silva Clean (Applied Silva). SilvaClean is a water-based antimi- crobial silver treatment designed to inhibit bacteria growth on fi- bers and textiles. The treatment is installed at the laundry provider and requires no additional training or change in linen inventory. SMART-FOLD Sterilization Wrap (Halyard Health). The SMART-FOLD Sterilization Wrap has POWERGUARD technology, which is 99.9 percent effective at filtering bacteria. The product offers a 70 percent faster wrapping time compared to sequential wrapping methods, and decreased training time by 43 percent. X-Static (Noble Biomaterials). X-Static antimicrobial technol- ogy aims to provide healthcare professionals with comfortable and wearable fabrics that also reduce bacteria and keep garments odor free. The fabric has 99.9 percent metallic silver bonded to the surface for performance-enhancing benefits. X-Static products include lab coats, scrubs and other soft surfaces. Other Baxdela (Melinta Therapeutics). Baxdela is an anionic fluoro- quinolone antibiotic. The drug demonstrates in vitro and clini- cal activity against gram-positive and gram-negative pathogens, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Bio Oxygen (Bio Oxygen Australia). Bio Oxygen is an all-natural air treatment system that sterilizes the air and every surface the air touches. Laboratory evidence proves Bio Oxygen eliminates 99 per- cent of bacteria, viruses and odors. The Bio Oxygen process kills the organisms that cause odors, such as bacteria, fungus, mold, mildew, spores and viruses. BIOlogical (HealthFirst). BIOlogical is a spores-testing kit allowing healthcare providers to mail in tests weekly for results. The system is combined with a cloud-based process management technology to send reminders about testing to remain compliant. Its OnTraq smart automation tracking and reporting system gives access to a paperless archive and sends results via email. CareBag (Cleanis). CareBag is a bedpan liner with an absorbent GelMax pad designed to trap liquids upon first contact. When the pad is sealed, it reduces the risk of spills, splashes and odors as well as protects the bedpan and avoids soiling and contamination. Cupron Enhanced EOS Surfaces (EOScu). EOScu's Cupron En- hanced EOS Surfaces are Preventive|Biocidal Surfaces, serving as the only synthetic hard surface with EPA registration for public health claims. e product, featuring Cupron's copper technology, continu- ously kills more than 99.9 percent of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria within two hours of exposure, and has reduced HAIs and HAI-related events. CuVerro Bactericidal Copper Products (Olin Brass). CuVerro is a solid surface with a unique class of copper that can kill 99.9 percent of harmful bacteria when cleaned regularly. CuVerro is the only class of solid surface materials registered with the EPA to actively cure bacte- ria, and its properties work 24/7, making it well-suited for commonly touched surfaces where bacteria is a concern. DynaTrap (Dynamic Solutions Worldwide). DynaTrap emits UV light and carbon dioxide to attract disease-carrying mosquitoes and other predatory insects. e device uses a strong yet silent fan vacuum to pull insects into the trap. Florajen3 (American Lifeline). Florajen3 is a capsule containing three probiotic cultures to help restore gut health and support the immune system. e probiotic also lowers toxin production caused by C. difficile by 90 percent. Nephros DSU-H (Nephros). e FDA-cleared Nephros ultrafilter pro- duces patient washing and drinking water, as well as suitable water for wound cleansing and equipment cleaning. e filter is designed for use on sinks, showers and ice machines to filter EPA-quality drinking water. NexTemp (Medical Indicators). NexTemp is a multiple-use, sin- gle-patient clinically accurate thermometer that helps reduce health- care-acquired infections by limiting patient-to-patient and patient-to- nurse infections. e product is for oral, axillary or rectal use and is available with an extended read time. Steripath Initial Specimen Diversion Device (Magnolia Medical Technologies). e proprietary Steripath Initial Specimen Diversion Device for preventing blood culture contamination enables accurate sepsis testing. It is a preassembled vein-to-bottle closed system that mechanically diverts and sequesters the initial 1.5 to 2 mL of blood into a proprietary isolation chamber. Timestrip Irreversible Blood Temperature Indicators (Timestrip). Timestrip Blood Temperature Indicators can help healthcare provid- ers improve compliance and promote accountability during storage and transport. e Timestrip Blood Temp indicators can be stored at ambient temperatures and are activated when needed. VioSafe White Light Disinfection (Vital Vio). VioSafe White Light Disinfection technology kills bacteria and harmful organisms on indoor surfaces with the help of illumination. By using Vital Vio's LED technology, which is safe for continuous human exposure, with traditional cleaning, hospitals are able to decrease contamination and infection risk. Vioguard is committed to developing products to combat Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs), a problem plaguing hospitals around the world. The Vioguard Keyboard, a UV self-sanitizing device is newly on the market and available to hospitals throughout the world.