RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

A new range of antibacterial low surface temperature (LST) radiators has been launched by Pendock, which conform to NHS guidelines for hospitals and care homes.

Twyford Bushboards has launched a brand new RIBA Approved CPD presentation which aims to inform architects how the Building Regulations, Part M, the DDA and BS8300 affect washroom design.

Nomad Secure Products has announced the launch of a new emergency mobile communication and support device for lone workers. The device, called Nomad, is small, lightweight, operates on the mobile network and is being offered through Nomad resellers free to public sector organisations with lone workers.

A new product is being launched by Bid-Builder which will dramatically reduce Private Finance Initiative (PFI) bidding costs for contractors and streamline the bidding process.

Siemens Building Technologies has built a new fire detector that is sufficiently intelligent to differentiate between a real fire and the causes of common false alarms, such as cooking fumes, insects, steam and dust.

Evac+Chair International has experienced a 20% increase in sales of its award-winning stairway evacuation chair as a direct result of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).

The HSE (www.hse.gov.uk) has published a Consultative Document which sets out the Health and Safety Commission’s proposals for a single set of Regulations, and supporting guidance, covering construction work in Great Britain.

Rigel Medical has incorporated the test specifications of a number of major pulse oximeter manufacturers in its new high performance Rigel 322 pulse oximetry analyser.

Lancer has launched an underbench/ benchtop washer-disinfector to deliver high quality decontamination (with independent validation) of re-usable instruments, medical devices and equipment to critical environments.

SonoSite has announced the introduction of a five-year warranty to customers purchasing its recently introduced MicroMaxx handheld ultrasound system. The multi-year warranty is a first in the ultrasound industry.

Socomec Sicon UPS systems have been chosen to provide full power protection for the Hammersmith Hospital NHS Trust. Eta Projects was commissioned by the Trust to undertake a risk assessment of each of its sites and implement essential upgrade works to meet the expanding and critical demand of its IT infrastructure. Eta commissioned the advanced Delphys DS system, which has the benefits of a small footprint, extremely low harmonic re-injection and IGBT technology.

Chris Booker, the recently appointed CEO for Aid-Call, has outlined his plans for building on the success of the company. "Great customer service and product innovation are the keys to taking this leader in radio nurse call systems for the care community forward," he commented.

Pall Medical has launched its clinically proven AQF3 Pall-Aquasafe disposable showerhead filter for the complete removal of waterborne bacteria, protozoa and fungal spores at the point of use (POU). This means hospitals can now provide high risk patients such as those on bone marrow, transplant, oncology, neonatology, burns and haematology units, with instant protection against waterborne infection.

Winchester-based noise control specialist, IAC, was called in by Finning (UK) to supply noise control solutions for emergency standby generators within Addenbrookes hospital in Cambridge. The two Caterpillar diesel standby generators were installed in a plant room directly beneath the Intensive Care recovery ward, with noise attenuation being a critical aspect of the project. The objective of the project was to maintain the best possible environment for patients should a national grid power failure occur.

Marchant Walker's range of prefabricated single and multi-storey buildings provide the ultimate answer for all "space" requirements. The company's modular buildings are designed to meet user needs and specifications, and are manufactured to the highest standards under a controlled factory environment.

Rigel Medical has launched a unique IEC 60601Checkbox to verify the in-service accuracy of electrical medical safety analysers. The device is designed to verify the performance of safety analysers between formal calibrations to provide an effective control system and avoid situations where testing may be undertaken with instruments that are out of true specification.

Static control specialist, TBA Electro Conductive Products (ECP) has launched a new family of ionisation products designed to eliminate static in a wide range of applications.

Vista System International is offering a simple solution for the common issues of sign vandalism and abrasion, in the form of its Vista System with MCFT (Modular Curved Frame Technology).

Fabric pioneer Panaz has been selected by the Royal Bournemouth & Christchurch Hospital to help in its campaign against hospital-acquired infections. The company is supplying 20,000 metres of antibacterial Shield fabric for new cubicle and window curtains within the hospital. Included under the £215,000 contract is a commission to customise an existing Panaz design to incorporate the "RBCH" initials, thereby emphasising the hospital's unique identity.

In a move that sees it become the first company to produce anti-microbial operating theatre lighting, Brandon Medical is now supplying its Galaxy Ultra lighting with Polygiene antimicrobial treatment. Using a combination of specially treated silver ions and chemical agents, Polygiene breaks down and destroys harmful virus/bacteria/yeast cell walls. This action is effective against both SARS and MRSA.