RECENT PRODUCT NEWS
Anti-microbial window handle is a first
Mila’s recently launched Carbon Trust certified GRIP™ (Green Reliable Intelligent Polymer) espag window handle is now available in an innovative CleanTouch anti-microbial version specifically for use in schools, healthcare environments, offices and public buildings.
Improving fire safety – wirelessly
Ramtech Electronics, manufacturer of what the company claims is Europe’s only EN 54-compliant wireless fire alarm system, has developed an ‘innovative new interface’ that links its WES+ fire alarm with existing safety and security technologies used on site.
Secured by Design-accredited
AluFoldDirect says it can supply Secured by Design (SBD)-accredited fully glazed commercial doors direct to site within two weeks – ‘for customers who want a high quality, high security, and energy-efficient door without paying a premium for it’.
GEZE UK appoints new area sales manager
GEZE UK has demonstrated its ‘commitment to the growth of its manual closers and window technology ranges’ with the appointment of Phil Mead as area sales manager.
Securikey ‘works the room’
Securikey says it has made ‘innovative modifications’ to its range of Modulprim security rooms.
Faster key-finding solution
Developed by Multitone Electronics, a specialist in designing, manufacturing, and implementing integrated communication systems, in conjunction with Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust and the NHS Innovations team, Multitone’s new Key Finder product presents ‘a highly cost-effective and ingeniously straightforward solution to a common issue for medical staff – quickly locating the keys for the secure drugs storage’.
Warning to check door-closers
Specialist security manufacturer, Allegion, is encouraging facilities managers, fire safety managers, maintenance supervisors, and others in charge of safety in public sector buildings, to assess their door-closing devices, in case an adjustment is necessary.
Protecting doors, people, and places
Intastop has launched a new ‘responsive’ website to further assist customers in their quest ‘to protect doors, people, and places’.
‘Next generation’ network intercom
Aiphone's new IX is an IP network-based intercom system which the company says ‘provides communication with an infinite number of doors’, and is designed to interact with other IP devices and security systems.
Access control for mental healthcare
Access control software has been used in the commercial sector for many years, but has not, until now, been available in a package tailored for mental healthcare sector use.
High-level extraction system installed at St Albans facility
Interfurn Medical Systems, a specialist in low-level extraction, has now installed its first high-level extraction system, which is both HTM 03-01 compliant, and fully skirtless, screenless, and flush-mounted, at St Albans City Hospital.
Modular theatre complex completed
Healthcare construction and engineering specialist, MTX, recently completed and handed over a new modular operating theatre complex at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital following a just 29 weeks on site
Leading surgeon full of praise
Karl Storz says it has received ‘global recognition’ for its modular endoscopic imaging system, IMAGE1 S, which now features a new module designed for use with a fully autoclavable distal sensor scope, TIPCAM 1 S 3D.
Brandon launches new IPS and UPS products
Brandon Medical has expanded its product range with the introduction of new isolated power supply and uninterruptable power supply solutions.
Newcomer’s off-site approach for rapid results
Newly launched company, Cloud Offsite Construction, says it comes to the healthcare market ‘with a fresh approach to the fast-moving and constantly developing world of modular off-site building’.
Critical power for Alder Hey
Bender UK has provided critical power IPS and UPS supplies and the hygienic touchscreen theatre panels controlling vital services for the 16 operating theatres at the new Alder Hey in the Park children’s hospital in Liverpool (HEJ – September 2015)
Latest technology for McIndoe Centre
When the McIndoe Centre in East Grinstead was looking for a medical engineering specialist, it found ‘the ideal partner’ in Medical Air Technology (MAT).
Access control system installed during security upgrade
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital is an example of a hospital that has been provided with an access control system.
New Rigel 62353 Plus meets modern medical device test needs
Rigel Medical has introduced an upgraded version of its dedicated tester for the in-service and post-repair safety testing of medical electronic devices in line with the standards required by IEC 62353.
The Vortex disposal unit – Simple, Reliable, Cost effective
Vernacare is the only company worldwide to manufacture a complete single-use human waste disposal system and has been a global market leader for more than 50 years. Its system helps to reduce the risk of cross infection and improve environmental performance, while saving nursing time and generating cost savings.
The Vortex range machines and fibre-moulded disposable products - from wash bowls and bedpans to male and female urinals - are designed, engineered and manufactured at Vernacare's award winning UK production facility.
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