RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

LTE Scientific’s Scope-Store endoscope storage/drying cabinet range has been added to the NHS “Endoscope Decontamination Equipment” National Framework. John Lees, LTE’s MD, commented: “The range was introduced just after the NHS Framework was finalised.

Knauf Drywall claims the healthcare sector can expect significant building cost savings with its introduction of a simplified acoustic partition design for hospitals. The new 52 dB (Rw) design, which reportedly satisfies the key requirements of HTM 08- 01: Acoustics, is an addition to the company’s Performer partition solutions range.

A mains power distribution system now available in the UK from Bagshot-based technology distributor Steljes enables power outlets to be quickly, simply, and safely added or moved without, as the company puts it, “the delay, inconvenience, and expense, associated with calling in a qualified electrician”.

Diversey’s new TASKI trolley is an “ergonomically designed” modular cleaning workstation developed to improve overall performance, efficiency, and sustainability, in healthcare cleaning applications.

Spanish vending machine specialist Jofemar has launched the Series 2 version of its best-selling hot food merchandiser, the Gourmet, distributed in the UK by subsidiary, Jofemar UK. New features include fresh contemporary livery, improved graphics, and enhanced LED back lighting.

A range of “highly efficient” Dynaciat Power water-cooled water chillers said to provide significant savings in energy consumption – of up to 25% compared with previous models – have been launched by CIAT Ozonair.

A “new generation” of water source heat pumps designed for all types of commercial premises and public buildings, and available in six different capacity units, the Versatemp EQV-X range from Clivet UK offers users cooling outputs from 1.9 kW to 4.0 kW.

Mindful that, with many nurse call alarm systems in large wards displaying calls from patients on central display panels or overdoor lights, it can be difficult to accurately identify the call location, Aid Call has “gone back to basics”, and developed “a radical new wireless nurse call system”, “the Touchsafe”, to address the issue.

Andrews Sykes has launched a scrappage scheme to enable customers to trade in their “older, inefficient” portable air conditioners for “a brand new, greener, more powerful model”.

The “quality, performance, and energy efficiency” of Waterloo’s chilled beams have received international recognition, with Eurovent certification for all the company’s active and chilled beams.

Canonbury Healthcare says that, with steel toe cap boots “renowned for causing huge discomfort”, its new “Bootmate Safety Socks” will give wearers of such footwear relief.

Ansell Healthcare, a specialist in barrier protective solutions, has introduced WorkGuard 43-216, a “sturdy, heatresistant” leather welding glove that “offers high levels of protection against molten metal splashes and conductive heat”.

BioCote claims healthcare engineers and estates managers undertaking new or refurbishment building projects can “dramatically reduce the risk of patient and staff exposure to potentially deadly bacteria like MRSA” by utilising building solutions that feature BioCote antimicrobial silver ion technology.

Sunray has developed “a unique stackable louvre system”. The StackableLouvre is “designed to be accommodating”, and can be made to suit “virtually any structural opening”, including facetted curves, slopes, and arches.

Viztouch IP is a fully IP-based nurse call system from Vizcall built on the company’s successful Call Master model, which has a room station which features “icon-based reassurance”, “intelligent call routing”, and easy-to-understand functions – ranging from visual VoIP, to an Eco bedlight control application for reducing power consumption.

Following its recent introduction (HEJ – August 2010) of a keyboard designed to meet stringent infection control standards, Bytec Medical has launched the SmartCart – “a versatile mobile computing and power management stand incorporating integrated cable management for both data and power supply”,

Real Asset Management, the supplier of asset management software to the NHS, is encouraging potential customers that did not have the opportunity to visit its stand in Manchester, but may be seeking an efficient estates helpdesk and maintenance management solution, to contact it for a product demonstration.

Aid Call claims to have been “at the forefront” of wireless nurse call technology for over 30 years.

According to Trend Control Systems, up to 84% of a building’s energy consumption could be under the control of a building energy management system (BEMS), but, as the company puts it: “How many users are actually properly in control of such equipment?”

Pall Medical says the Department of Health has recently issued notification that it has become aware of outbreaks of infection with pseudomonads in augmented care wards such as those use for high dependency, critical care, renal, and burns treatment.