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Bacteria eliminated via ‘pioneering’ door handle
A Glasgow company is producing a ‘pioneering’ hygienic door handle which it says ‘eliminates bugs within seconds, reducing the cross-transmission of infectious bacteria and viruses’. Glana’s Axiene VH01 Clean Touch
system is designed to kill ‘over 99.999%’ of bacteria, with the disinfectant fluid used said also to be effective against viruses. Glana’s founder and MD, Chartered Engineer, Ian Graham, said: “Independent laboratory analysis verifies that Axiene provides broad spectrum protection against harmful germs and viruses like
E.coli, ENT, and MRSA, and other pathogens such as coronavirus. Laboratory results show the Axiene touch surface continually achieves a surface cleanliness which hugely exceeds the requirements quoted in international standards for the healthcare and food sectors.” Axiene VH01 is based on a
standard pull-handle form and size, and, without any need for power or other connections, is easy to fit, and can replace existing pull handles. It requires only simple maintenance, while with the protective fluid not consumed on a shot- per-use basis, it will reportedly last longer
Rada appoints new UK Specification Sales manager
Washroom controls specialist, Rada, has appointed Natasha Nugent as its new UK Specification Sales manager. She joins
from GEZE UK, where she was a Specification manager
than gel dispenser products. Ian Graham explained: “With the Axiene VH01, the antibacterial gel covers the door handle itself. Each dispense uses only very small quantity of liquid, so in normal use a reservoir should last up to a week.” A Scottish university has
compared colonisation on an Axiene handle fitted to a door at one end of a corridor with a standard door handle at the other via weekly swabs. The results to date show counts of between 20,000 and 55,000 cfu
on the untreated handle, compared with around 10 cfu on the protected one. Ian Graham is now particularly looking
to talk to NHS Trusts and other healthcare providers keen to see and trial the new device.
Innovation with silver ions continues
Since Challis (MS) first brought its antimicrobial showerheads to market in 2008, the showerhead, shower system, and water control specialist says it has provided ‘an affordable and effective way of reducing bacterial contamination in healthcare environments’. It said: “The use of silver ion
technology added to the ABS plastic during the manufacturing process offers numerous benefits, among the most notable being the fact that the antibacterial effectiveness is not compromised even if the showerhead is scratched or scuffed. It is also non- leaching, which means that the active silver ions remain inert until they come into contact with the bacteria, and only then release just enough silver to inhibit the bacterium’s ability to reproduce.”
Challis has been 14 Health Estate Journal February 2022
continuing to innovate and look at alternative ways of using the antimicrobial properties of silver, especially as it does not impact on antibiotic resistance, and provides an inert way of controlling pathogenic bacteria. As a result, the company’s latest trio of Sentinel products use a combination of patented silver-plated copper and pure copper wire mesh technology to offer ‘100% bioavailability when in contact with water’. The results on Pseudomonas recorded to date are as follows: 38.5% kill within 15 minutes, 77% kill within 30 minutes, and 99% kill with 120 minutes, offering ‘a quick, effective, and longer-term protection for patients and staff alike, and a cost- effective alternative to point-of-use filters’. For full product details and microbial efficacy reports, contact Challis.
responsible for driving sales and future pipeline work across the EMEA region. An experienced sales manager, her previous roles have spanned
healthcare, education, and other commercial sectors.
Describing her as ‘an industry expert with a wealth of experience in the building solutions sector’, Rada says her appointment comes ‘at a pivotal moment’ in its expansion and growth in the healthcare sector. The company added: “Natasha will focus on building durable, long-term relationships with commercial partners across the specification chain for builds and upgrades in hospitals and other care environments, helping them identify and specify intelligent washroom control systems for the benefit of patients and healthcare professionals. As health services continue to recover from COVID-19, she will also ensure that our customers are able to improve environmental and financial efficiency across their facilities and estates.” Natasha Nugent said: “I am
particularly looking forward to working on the roll-out of the Intelligent Care range, supporting the NHS to provide safe environments for the best possible care at this crucial moment for healthcare delivery. As the UK also continues to face new and growing environmental challenges, the Rada team and I stand ready to help our partners deliver on their sustainability targets through reducing water consumption and energy use.” Katy Rogers, Rada’s Commercial business director, said: “Natasha and our wider team are our greatest strength – passionate, knowledgeable, and always ready to go the extra mile to help our customers drive safe and sustainable water use. Natasha’s input will be crucial in the development of new RIBA-approved CPD presentations, and strengthening our profile amongst architects.”
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