RECENT PRODUCT NEWS
Medstor acts quickly to provide COVID ward storage for Royal London
With a large quantity of consumables required to cater for the influx of patients into the ICUs at London hospitals during the first peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, , Medstor was brought in at very short notice to help the Royal London Hospital.
Tough antibacterial paint used in ‘makeover’ at Royal Gwent Hospital
Clinical and non-clinical areas at across Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport have been were ‘transformed’ in a single day thanks to the quick-drying properties of the Dulux Trade Sterishield range.
‘Powerful’ integrated attack alarm solutions launched
With, it claims, ‘the majority’ of the UK’s acute hospitals, and many overseas, having already invested in a Static Systems Group (SSG) nurse call system, the company has developed two attack alarm solutions which use the same technology platform.
‘First-of-its-kind’ intelligent heating product launched
Altecnic, a leading UK supplier of hydronic solutions, has joined up with Guru Systems to launch ‘an industry-first intelligent heating network product’.
A compact answer for steam sterilisation
Spirax Sarco has launched a ‘clean steam generator’, designed specifically to deliver a consistent and reliable sterilisation process for reusable equipment in healthcare applications.
Keeping Static Under Control
Forbo Flooring Systems’ newly created Under Control collection comprises an array of flooring products to help control electrostatic discharge in sensitive areas of a healthcare facility, such as operating theatres and pharmaceutical laboratories.
Integrated theatre AV solutions added to portfolio
Integrated theatre AV technology has been added to the extensive portfolio of hospital solutions offered by Bender UK. The complete Merivaara OpenOR system is exclusively supplied and installed by Bender UK in the UK and Ireland.
Interfurn launches ‘state-of-the-art’ UCV canopies
Specialist hospital and healthcare engineering company, Interfurn, has recently launched its range of redesigned ‘state-of-the-art’ UCV canopies, the AIR-FLEX Series.
Every key movement tracked by Safelocking KeyBox – IQ cabinets
Safelocking says its KeyBox – IQ Key range of cabinets provides a flexible ‘standalone’ ‘plug and go ready’ means of safely and securely storing and managing keys, with touchscreen access to full audit and monitoring reports.
Flush-fitting bedhead services trunking launched
Static Systems Group (SSG) says its new Inseta Headwall flush-fitting bedhead services trunking for healthcare has been designed ‘with build efficiency in mind’, making it suitable for both fast-track new-build and refurbishment projects.
A ‘transformative’ workforce management and training platform
‘Transform’, described by the company as ‘the world’s most technologically advanced, cloud-based workforce management and training platform’, has been launched into the healthcare sector by 3t Energy Group.
ICU clinicians turn to mobile technology in fight against COVID-19
Over 40 intensive care clinicians at a Surrey hospital have been using mobile technology to safeguard staff and patients, maximise use of limited personal protective equipment (PPE), and save time in the fight against the coronavirus outbreak.
‘Stress-free, hassle-free, adhesive-free’ – Forbo’s Fast Fit
Forbo’s Fast Fit collection comprises a range of its adhesive free flooring solutions, which have been developed for quick and easy installations for minimal disruptions – perfect for healthcare facilities where downtime is not an option.
Nurse call systems recommissioned in just 16 days
When the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust decided to re-open three wards at Leeds General Infirmary in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, long-standing supplier, Static Systems Group, recommissioned the nurse call solutions in all three in 16 days.
High availablity and power efficiency
Healthcare estates need highly available, extremely efficient power for their clinical, administrative, and emergency services.
‘New generation’ of hygiene flush boxes
The technical requirements for the implementation of automated flushing processes are as varied as the influences of building use on drinking water installations.
‘Next generation, no-touch’ UV disinfection technology
Howorth Air Technology says its UV-Clean technology can eliminate ‘99.9%’ of pathogens on ‘high touch’ surfaces such as computer keyboards and screens.
Ceiling supply unit ‘a perfect solution for changing needs’
Getinge says its new Maquet Moduevo Bridge is ‘a cost-effective, space-saving’ horizontal ceiling supply unit designed ‘to accommodate architectural constraints’, enhance patient / medical staff interaction, and ‘foster a healing environment'.
Radiology equipment investment at Peterborough’s newest hospital
Althea – reportedly the world’s largest managed service and maintenance provider – has delivered a major radiology equipment investment at Peterborough City Hospital, including three DR X-ray rooms with Samsung equipment.
The rooms incorporate GC85 and GC70 digital radiology equipment selected for its reliability. Samsung describes the GC85 as ‘a fully automated, digital suite designed to reduce physical stress on users, increase patient output, and deliver superb quality images’.
Entrance mats encourage social distancing
Forbo Flooring Systems has launched ‘an array of services, guidelines, and a new product’ to assist specifiers, contractors and facility managers ‘throughout these challenging times’.
Its new a range of Coral logo entrance flooring mats are designed to encourage social distancing and prevent unnecessary slips. There is a choice of four clear and informative designs to choose from, ‘offered at a special price’.
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