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Deceptively simple wipes are convenient to use
Developed and manufactured in the UK by Prospect Diagnostics, Prowipes are already listed in the NHS Pasa procurement catalogue
News from Prospect Diagnostics ( 5 March 2008)
Scoring success in norovirus battle
Infections from the debilitating norovirus stomach bug will peak as we move towards the Easter holiday as millions take the first vacation of the year, the government has warned.
News from Anubis Healthcare (28 February 2008)
Quick guide to the biocidal products regulations
The Approved Codes of Practice to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (Coshh) Regulations require that, with respect to biological agents, laboratories have specified disinfection procedures
News from Amity (11 February 2008)
Proven in clinical trials to reduce HAIs
According to Amity, Virusolve+ is the only product on the market that actually penetrates the membranes and renders the cells incapable of replication
News from Amity ( 7 February 2008)
Safe and effective decontamination for the lab
Tristel for Labs sporicidal disinfectants can be used for the decontamination of in vitro diagnostic medical devices, isolators, hoods, cabinets, centrifuges, work surfaces, benches, floors and walls
News from Tristel (17 December 2007)
Legionella control enhanced with Purogene
Purogene is a powerful high level disinfectant that is non-corrosive at use concentration, is unaffected by water pH, does not 'chlorinate' and leaves no taste or odour
News from Tristel (14 June 2007)
Further expansion of UK sales team.
Continuing its growth, infection control company Tristel has made an addition to its UK sales team with the appointment of Steve Wise to the post of area sales manager for the south and south west
News from Tristel Technologies ( 8 June 2007)
New offices for Tristel Technologies
On 30 March 2007 Tristel Technologies, formerly Vernagene and now part of Tristel plc, will move into new offices on the Tonge Bridge Industrial Estate in Bolton, UK
News from Tristel (29 March 2007)
Labs turn to Tristel for safe, effective biocides
As EU regulation puts biocidals under the spotlight, Tristel says laboratories seeking safe, effective alternatives to traditional products are turning to its chlorine dioxide based disinfectants
News from Tristel (12 January 2007)
Complete decontamination for ultrasound equipment
In a world first, infection control company Tristel Solutions has launched a system designed specifically for the decontamination of both non-invasive and invasive ultrasound equipment
News from Tristel ( 8 December 2006)
Comprehensive surface sampling
Sampling surfaces and equipment is routine practice in any situation where compliance with stringent bioburden control is essential, such as hospitals, pharmaceutical, and food manufacturing sites Brochure available
News from Barloworld Scientific (formerly Bibby Sterilin) ( 4 October 2006)
Second product in Fusion burstable sachet range
Tristel, which uses proprietary chlorine dioxide chemistry to create instrument and surface disinfectants, has launched the second product in its Fusion burstable sachet range
News from Tristel (26 September 2006)
Cleankill tackles resistant bugs
Hygiene products are based on a powerful, broad spectrum virucidal and bactericidal agent with proven effectiveness against such organisms as MRSA, E coli, salmonella, pseudomonas and enterococcus Brochure available
News from CamLab ( 7 August 2006)
New alcohol sprays added to SteriClean range
The combination of wiping and spraying with 70%v/v spore free alcohol has been found to be most effective in reducing level of contamination on items commonly transferred into the pharmacy cleanroom
News from Helapet (11 July 2006)
Tristel Fusion 'bursts' into the market
Tristel Fusion is a novel 'burstable sachet' presentation of the company's proven chlorine dioxide high level disinfecting and sporicidal solution for medical instruments.
News from Tristel (30 June 2006)
New pressures for trichloroethylene
Technical background article Users of trichloroethylene are advised to discuss safety requirements with the HSE, while ensuring they have a substitution plan in place if they have obligations under the Solvent Emissions Directive Brochure available
News from Enviro Tech Europe (26 June 2006)
Alcohol sprays give greater choice in disinfection
With the advantage of quick evaporation and minimal residue, SteriClean Alcohol Sprays are ideal for use in aseptic units
News from Helapet ( 8 June 2006)
Combining chlorine dioxide expertise
Tristel is set to acquire Vernagene, another chlorine dioxide specialist focusing on the water treatment and food processing industries
News from Tristel (26 May 2006)
Still confused by the Solvent Emissions Directive?
Technical background article Remarkably, as the deadlines set for Solvent Emissions Directive (SED) compliance looms, confusion still exists for solvent users; this summary by Derek Carpenter may help Brochure available
News from Enviro Tech Europe (26 May 2006)
EnSolv roadshow 'a huge success'
2006 marked the fifth series of the EnSolv Roadshow, which visits towns and cities throughout the UK and Europe Brochure available
News from Enviro Tech Europe (24 May 2006)
Disinfectant proved effective against H5N1
With the first case of bird flu now reported on UK shores, Scientific Laboratory Supplies can supply an officially effective disinfectant - TriGene Brochure available
News from Scientific Laboratory Supplies (20 April 2006)
China green lights disinfectant in bird flu fight
Veterinary medical sterilisation and disinfectant manufacturer has written to every veterinary practice in the UK warning of the 'compelling' need to urge poultry farmers to prepare for avian flu
News from MediChem International ( 7 April 2006)
Sterile wipes make cleanroom maintenance easier
Klerwipe-CR sterile silicone wipes offer a controlled and convenient method of applying silicone to moving parts, such as repeater pumps and filling lines
News from Shield Medicare ( 7 April 2006)
Virkon 'highly effective' against H5N1 virus
Independent tests have proved that Virkon completely inactivates the H5N1 avian influenza virus following a ten minute exposure time under laboratory test conditions Brochure available
News from Anachem Instrumentation ( 5 April 2006)
Tristel Duo helps lab to clean up T
User application article Tristel Duo sporicidal surface cleaner appears to have been effective in helping overcome a difficult contamination challenge faced by microbiology lab staff at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Trust
News from Tristel ( 4 April 2006)
Solvent study compares safety of humans
Users of chlorinated, brominated and HFE solvents can now benefit from an extensive Human Cell Study which details all of these products in a comparative way Brochure available
News from Enviro Tech Europe (22 March 2006)
First overseas distributors as customer base grows
Infection control company Tristel Solutions has appointed its first overseas distributors
News from Tristel (21 March 2006)
Evaluation confirms efficacy of sporicidal wipes
A study conducted at Glasgow Caledonian University has confirmed the efficacy of the Tristel Duo sporicidal surface disinfection system against two opportunistic pathogens in the hospital environment
News from Tristel (10 February 2006)
Responsible Care award for Enviro Tech
As a full member of the British Chemical Distributors and Traders Association (BCDTA), Enviro Tech Europe has long been at the forefront of applying standards of responsible care, it says Brochure available
News from Enviro Tech Europe ( 8 February 2006)
CleankillR tackles resistant bugs
CleankillR and Viktor hygiene products are based on a powerful, broad spectrum virucidal and bactericidal agent with proven effectiveness against MRSA, E coli, salmonella, pseudomonas and enterococcus Brochure available
News from CamLab ( 3 February 2006)
Alternative to trike for aerospace cleaning
EnSolv 5408 is therefore the only n-propyl bromide based vapour-degreasing solvent approved by Boeing that meets the requirements of BMS11.11 (Boeing Material Specification) - and with Airbus approval Brochure available
News from Enviro Tech Europe (31 January 2006)
Sterinis achieves ultra-high success worldwide
Sterinis constitutes an ultra-high-performance disinfection technology suitable for all surfaces, including those which are inaccessible or hidden
News from Gloster Sante Europe (20 January 2006)
Ultra-high performance disinfection
Dry-fog diffusion technology and hydrogen peroxide-based disinfectant guarantees the extensive eradication of pathogenic microorganisms by disinfecting all surfaces, even if inaccessible or hidden
News from Gloster Sante Europe (12 January 2006)
New disinfectant is 'revolutionary'
The G-cide complex has eliminated many of the safety issues of glutaraldehyde such as skin irritation, corrosion, sensitisation and potential respiratory problems
News from GX Laboratories (29 December 2005)
Sporicidal cleaner effective against C difficile
Current concern about the clostridium difficile infection in the hospital environment highlights the importance of having effective cleaning and sterilisation products available for immediate use
News from Tristel (23 December 2005)
Increase efficiency and speed of gel destaining
CoZap is used for rapid removal of Coomassie Blue stain from electrophoresis gels without the need to change the destaining solution
News from Harvard Apparatus ( 7 October 2005)
Soft toys deliver hard disinfection message
Fluffy toys and collectible cards deliver a mixed message: I'm lovable, but you really ought to use this disinfection product to exterminate me
News from Regent Medical (26 September 2005)
New sales executive for London area
Naomi Smart is an experienced sales professional who has spent a number of years working in the vaccine and pharmaceutical market sectors
News from Tristel (21 September 2005)
European launch for infection control products
Tristel will use its first exhibit at Medica (Dusseldorf, 16-19 November 2005) to launch into Europe a number of its products, all of which use the its patented chlorine dioxide chemistry
News from Tristel (15 September 2005)
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