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LatestCDC References Standards for Recommended Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Personnel during Coronavirus Outbreak
The guidance outlines scientific evidence and information on national and international standards, test methods, and specifications for fluid-resistant and impermeable gowns and coveralls used in healthcare.
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November/December 2017 Tech Guide: Lab and Patient Safety Products
This month’s issue features lab and patient safety products from such companies as BD, Kimberly-Clark Professional, and Vino Optics.
Pump Enables Streamlined Waste Removal
The pump was designed for removal of waste fluid generated by medical diagnostic instrumentation during the process of analyzing a variety of patient fluid samples.
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Limited-Use Protective Apparel Suited for Controlled Environments
The product line seeks to provide maximum personal protection and contamination control without compromising comfort or range of movement.
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Revamped Device Enables Convenient Pipette Disposal
The units are disposable, made of sturdy paperboard, and have a plastic lining and webbed corners to avoid soak-through.
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Coverall Designed for Liquid Splash Protection
The coverall provides liquid barrier protection along with a breathable back panel to keep workers in critical areas safe and cool.
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UV Enclosure Targets Hospital Contaminants
The unit has been independently confirmed to sanitize 99.9% of Clostridium difficile and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus pathogens in just 48 seconds.
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November 2016 Tech Guide: Lab and Patient Safety Products
This month’s issue features lab and patient safety products from such companies as Mopec and Simport Scientific.
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Antimicrobial Cover Offers Smartphone Protection
The case has a coating that kills bacteria and microbes, and is designed to amplify the smartphone’s speaker by up to 250%.
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Shoe Covers Designed to Reduce Fall Risk
More than a shoe cover but less than a boot, the covers deliver a high barrier of liquid protection and better grip.
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Disposable Lab Waste Containers Receive Makeover
Plastic-lined to avoid leaking, the containers easily store such contaminated waste items as applicator sticks, petri dishes, pipettes, swabs, test tubes, and other non-sharp items.
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Recycling System Offers Safe Disposal of Single-Use Medical Devices
The system ensures that all collected materials are processed down to their basic commodities.
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Fume Hood Protects against Hazardous Substances
Switches and electrical components are isolated from dirty airflow and away from any contamination.
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February 2016 Product Spotlight: Equipment, Consumables, and Labware
This month’s Product Spotlight features equipment, consumables, and labware from companies such as EKF Diagnostics, Olympus, Platinum Code, and Randox Laboratories.
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Cabinet Supports Safe Storage of Corrosive Chemicals
To hold spills, the unit’s interior features a containment lip on the front bottom edge.
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Fume Hoods Suited for Positioning over Sink, Benchtop Devices
The main filter can be chosen from 14 different types of carbon, which include specialty media for vapors of acids, formaldehyde, organics, mercury, and solvents.
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Blade Removal System Offers Immediate Contamination Containment
Blades are securely contained inside a sealed, spill-proof, and puncture-resistant container.
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