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of Excellence dedicated to chemistry and instrument disinfection.” “In supporting Getinge to realise its strategic ambition, Quadralene is rightly being recognised for its expertise in decontamination technology,” says Bob Newsome, managing director, Quadralene. “Our aim is to continue to innovate within our market, which has been the hallmark of our growth to date and, by becoming an in- house consumables manufacturer, we hope to expand the global appeal of the whole Getinge portfolio. The creation of the Centre of Excellence for chemistry and instrument decontamination at our Derby offices is an important part for our business, and excellent news for the team at Quadralene and the city itself.”
Getinge also recently launched a new and improved benchtop endoscope packaging system – the Getinge Vac-a-Scope – which stores endoscopes, preserving the endoscopes integrity from reprocessing through to the procedure room. “With the recent concerns over airborne pathogens, such as COVID-19, it has become more important than ever to securely contain endoscopes throughout the entire process including transportation and/ or storage,” says Don Socha, endoscopy segment and product line manager at Getinge.
The easy-to-use system comprises of: a vacuum unit, a process monitoring system, a selection of trays, liners and vacuum bags to both protect clean endoscopes and staff from dirty endoscopes. And, as with all Getinge products, the system has been designed with patient safety in mind. The tamper-proof, triple-sealed vacuum bag allows endoscopes to be stored for up to 30 days, in line with EN 16442: 2015, without the need to introduce additional contaminants that could compromise safety or cleanliness.
A positive impact on healthcare and society
Meeting the customer’s needs while minimising its environmental footprint is crucial for Getinge. By engaging environmentally and socially, the company wants to make a contribution as a positive force while protecting the environment. Getinge takes an active role in society by lowering its environmental footprint, engaging socially and contributing to a sustainable healthcare, together with customers and partners. As part of Getinge’s Sustainability Framework, social responsibility commitment is centred on meeting healthcare challenges such as an increasing population and longer life expectancies that increase the pressure on healthcare systems. The company also wants to make a positive impact in wider society by collaborating with non-
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profit organisations. For years, Getinge has supported the educational programme Pratham in India, as part of its strong belief that education is a sustainable way out of poverty. In 2020, Getinge also established three new partnerships, one being with WaterAid in April. The collaboration aims at strengthening access to clean water, sanitation and, to keep employees healthy and safe during the pandemic and to help avoid further spread of the virus, Getinge strictly regulated visits to its production sites. Since February of this year, Getinge UK & Ireland also launched its official partnership with Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG), becoming a corporate partner to the charity with the aim of giving back to society and contributing to improving the future for children with cancer.
“Based on our successful strategy and with all the learnings from 2020, I feel confident that Getinge will continue to play an important role in healthcare and society going forward,” states Mattias Perjos, president and CEO at Getinge Getinge also raised its sustainability ambitions, which are described in the company’s Sustainability Framework. The company is actively working to minimise its negative environmental footprint and is engaged in achieving the Paris Agreement goals of limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. During 2020, Getinge’s sustainability programme was re-defined and expanded, and the company
has announced its intention to become a CO2 neutral company by 2025. This target will be reached by a stepwise approach in several areas and supports the company’s objective to contribute to a sustainable society environmentally and socially for healthcare and life sciences. Dedicated activities have
been established to reach the target, such as switching to renewable energy sources and investments in green certifications, updating the vehicle fleet, changing business travel routines and finding new and smart logistics alternatives. Overall, Getinge continues to be committed to ensuring that all people and societies have access to the best possible healthcare. The company supports its customers in meeting their challenges in healthcare and life science institutions by providing knowledge, technology and resources to achieve optimal clinical outcomes and, ultimately, to save lives.
About Getinge
With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimise workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating theatres, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 10,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.
For more information, contact Getinge UK & Ireland:
Email:
uk.marketing@
getinge.com Telephone: +44 (0) 1773 814730
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