P RODUCT S Faecal Immunochemical Testing
Based on evidence, the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland and the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) (2022), has updated guidelines for identifying patients requiring further investigation for bowel disease*. These include the following: l FIT to stratify patients younger than 50 years with bowel symptoms suspicious of CRC l FIT to be used as triage tool for further
colorectal investigation at primary care level
l FIT threshold of fHb ≥10 µg Hb/g for urgent referral for CRC investigation
l Safety-netting for symptomatic patients if fHb <10µg Hb/g
l FIT to be used for people with iron deficiency anaemia within primary care
l Counselling to encourage completion of FIT tests
l Clinicians to actively prevent discrimination at any stage of the diagnostic pathway as symptomatic FIT
ALPHA LABORATORIES provides a complete FIT service solution including patient packs for sample collection and return logistics. The automated HM-JACKarc analysis platform is widely recommended and ensures excellent sensitivity and specificity. *
https://gut.bmj.com/content/ early/2022/07/25/gutjnl-2022-327985
Pouches to streamline recycling
The first of its kind to be UN-approved for classified liquids, DIVERSEY has developed the fully recyclable “SafePack” pouches. These pouches aid their customers in lowering carbon emissions, reducing plastic waste, and meeting the highest standards for recyclability.
Just one pouch holds enough
concentrated cleaning solution to fill many spray bottles once diluted, over and over again. Considering the same spray bottle can be reused, the CO2
eq. generated can be just
0.11, compared to a previous 24.7. SafePack pouches are made from monolayer Polyethylene; a better option for the environment and easier to be recycled. This latest innovation is a further step
in the company’s sustainability ambition. Pouches with concentrated products are one of the most efficient cleaning and hygiene propositions. They allow users to refill reusable spray bottles over and over again, thus improving plastic reuse and minimising waste. By now ensuring the pouches are fully recyclable, Diversey is providing a greater contribution to the circular economy.
New3-in-1 mild lotionwash
GOJO has launched Mild Lotion Wash – a new lotion soap that is gentle enough for the most delicate of skin and ideal for use in healthcare facilities. GOJO Mild Lotion Wash benefits from an innovative 3-in-1 formula, meaning it is suitable for use on hair, body, and hands and negates the need for separate soap, shower gel, and shampoo products. It is formulated with plant-based glycerin and is colourless, unfragranced, and pH neutral. Extremely gentle, it can even be used on infants’ delicate skin. It helps to maintain the skin’s natural
moisture, and when tested on volunteers under medical control, it demonstrated good tolerance. Designed for frequent use, it is suited for widespread application within a variety of healthcare facilities, such as nursing homes, care units, operating rooms, and maternity wards.
It has also been developed with the environment in mind.
The raw materials have been carefully selected for their toxicological and eco- toxicological profiles and the formulation meets the strict biodegradability criteria, which minimises the impact on aquatic eco-systems.
74 l
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Superabsorbent floor mat for theatres
CAIRN TECHNOLOGY will be exhibiting a wide range of its cutting-edge products and services at the Future Surgery Show 2022, taking place on 15-16 November 2022 at ExCeL in London. The company will be highlighting its superabsorbent T-Mat floor mat – designed for use on operating theatre floors. The solution can lock in up to 8 litres of water or 3.5 litres of saline, turning it rapidly into gel for quick and easy disposal in clinical waste.
By avoiding drips and reducing the risk of cross-contamination, the T-Mat is the product of choice for may NHS and private hospitals looking to optimise turnaround times and enhance patient safety. Other mat types on show will include
the DryMax Sterile mat which can be placed directly against the patient in burns units; the larger anti-slip DryMax XL floor mat, which is ideal for scrub rooms; and the DryMax Combimat that combines superabsorbent and stand-on areas, making it ideal for wet procedures such as shoulder arthroscopies. As the UK distributor for Stille surgical instruments, Cairn will also be exhibiting these top-quality instruments for a wide range of surgical disciplines including cardiac, orthopaedic and reconstructive surgery. Coming with a 30-year warranty, Stille products are handcrafted through 70 stages using high quality steel, for outstanding precision, handling and durability.
It is also only available as a large format refill so the amount of plastic used is also reduced Chris Wakefield, managing director UK & Ireland, GOJO Industries-Europe comments: “Saving lives and making life better through well-being solutions is the GOJO purpose and it drives our innovation in hygiene. “We are passionate about developing products that protect patient safety, and, importantly, that also maintain skin health, such as soaps and hygienic hand rubs that can be used repeatedly throughout healthcare workers’ busy shifts. “We are now proud to add GOJO Mild
Lotion Wash, which is suitable for even the most fragile of skin types, like that of babies or the elderly, to our extensive range.”
NOVEMBER 2022
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