Safety, Hazard Containment & Sterilising Equipment


Making the pen mightier than the microbe


In the pharmaceutical and hygienic manufacturing sectors, foreign bodies are one of any professional’s worst nightmares when it comes to maintaining a hygienic and risk-management production area. And with manufacturing standards placing ever-more emphasis on minimising all types of foreign-body contamination, hygiene managers need to look at every way possible to reduce non-conformances.


Whilst frequently overlooked, the humble pen can be a signifi cant cause of contamination in any hygienic environment. How many times do you see a colleague chewing the end of a biro, sticking it behind their ear, dropping it on the fl oor and leaving it on their workstation to be used by others? Imagine the bacteria that is being picked up and shared around the work environment by that one pen.


And then consider the parts of a traditional ballpoint: the internal spring, the plastic cap, even the ink cartridge. All of these small elements can easily come apart and get lost in a production or lab environment, creating a serious contamination risk. And when foreign bodies impact on hygiene, production and profi tability, we have a real issue.


Teknomek’s solution to the pen-problem is the BST J800 DetectaPen®. With a high quality, unpressurised, stainless steel bodied ink cartridge and a spring free mechanism with no detachable parts, every feature of the pen is designed with hygienic sectors in mind.


The BST J800 DetectaPen® for laboratories has a number of benefi ts. Manufactured using BST's fl agship xdetect® plastic compound, the DetectaPen® is optimised for metal and x-ray detection in the pharmaceutical and engineering industries, so that any rogue parts can be identifi ed.


The DetectaPen® helps mitigate the risk of bacterial transmission because it is made from plastic incorporating silver ion anti-bacterial additives. This technology remains active for the entire lifespan of the product and protects against pathogenic germs and moulds.


Many pens shatter easily, with plastic shards quickly disappearing into the workspace. The DetectaPen® is designed not to shatter or snap, reducing the risk of foreign body contamination. All materials used in the construction of DetectaPens® boast extensive approvals, adhering to the strict standards set a variety of regulatory bodies.


Made in the UK, the BST J800 DetectaPen® is a simple and cost effective way to further enhance the hygienic processes in any manufacturing or laboratory environment. More information online: ilmt.co/PL/qnMy


62306pr@reply-direct.com New testing system for hospital hygiene


TÜV SÜD has introduced an automated testing system for hospital hygiene, focusing on the machine-washability of medical devices. This system assesses the durability and functionality of products like hospital beds, patient hoists, and walking aids after undergoing washing cycles. It evaluates factors such as surface fi nishes, electronics, plastic components, and movable parts' resilience during the washing process.


Previously, manufacturers had to invest in their own washing systems or use hospital facilities for testing. However, TÜV SÜD's experts can now provide rapid and reliable testing, enhancing the value of products and aiding in promotional efforts.


The testing adheres to industry standards, with specifi c criteria for the number of washing cycles devices must withstand. For example, medical beds are evaluated based on DIN EN 60601-2-52, which previously required 50 cycles but has been proposed to increase to 250 cycles in the latest standard draft. Similar standards exist for patient hoists and walking aids. TÜV SÜD has developed corresponding test procedures, considering factors like temperature, pH, and cleaning agents.


In Germany, where 20 million people are treated as hospital inpatients annually, machine reprocessing is becoming increasingly popular. Beds are taken to a central department, cleaned, disinfected, and dried with the push of a button, reducing the workload on nursing teams and minimising contact with potentially infectious surfaces.


The healthcare industry's demand for effi cient and reliable cleaning processes is growing, especially in the face of competition, rising costs, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Reliable hygiene measures are crucial in preventing infections, and TÜV SÜD's testing system contributes to this goal.


From a sustainability perspective, the testing facility recycles about 75% of the water used in the washing process, saving energy and water. Further optimisation measures, such as heat recovery from wastewater and carbon-neutral energy generation through photovoltaics, are also being considered.


TÜV SÜD's automated testing system enhances the hygiene and durability of medical devices, addressing the growing demand for effi cient and reliable cleaning processes in healthcare settings, while also contributing to sustainability goals.


More information online: ilmt.co/PL/zBwy Compact top loading autoclave for labs with limited space


The superior load capability of the Priorclave QCS range of top loading autoclaves and proven reliability coupled with space-saving features will appeal to laboratory managers in diverse industrial sectors such as food, drink, dairy, pharmaceutical, agricultural, education, healthcare as well as dedicated research establishments.


The compact design and operational fl exibility of one of the newer models, the BASE EV100 autoclave, allows full programmable cycle customisation and has media warming, integrated cooling and freesteaming systems as well as drain protection.


These standard features make this top lading autoclave ideal for sterilising applications such as media preparation, handling waste loads, glassware instruments and open containers and labware. The vertical sterilising chamber, 500mm diameters and 500mm depth, is also large enough to accommodate the tallest fl asks, fermentors, and bioreactors.


Access to the sterilising chamber is via a patented Quickseal single-action door opening/closing system which provides safe and secure one-handed operation. Lab staff safety is paramount therefore Priorclave has created a door system that incorporates thermal and pressure locks, prevent opening at elevated load temperature above 80ºC and pressures above 0.2bar.


Sterilising parameters are programmed easily through the Tactrol®3 controller, allowing for adjustment of temperature and time for simple cycles to fully featured multi-programme operation. This powerful controller gives unrivalled fl exibility, monitoring, and management of the process cycle for greater sterilising effi ciency.


During autoclave manufacture, Priorclave incorporate an anti-bacterial epoxy coating to the panels and frame. Highly effective and a permanent treatment for control of harmful bacteria, it makes surfaces cleaner, more hygienic and provides durable lifelong protection against the threat of cross contamination. The epoxy fi nish is proven to reduce bacterial growth by up to 99.99% and is highly effective against MRSA, E.coli, Listeria, Legionella, Campylobacter, Salmonella, Pseudomonas and over 50 other species.


More information online: ilmt.co/PL/Lopo and ilmt.co/PL/92qk 61989pr@reply-direct.com 61198pr@reply-direct.com


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