ICT's Product Locator: May/June 2024
Infection Control Today's Product Locator is a monthly column highlighting some of the latest advanced technology in infection prevention.
To help improve the vital work of infection preventionists, nurses, and physicians in the infection control field, Infection Control Today® (ICT®) for interesting, supportive, and innovative products. These are this month's picks.
QUICKfoam-5 From UMF|PerfectCLEAN
The QUICKfoam-5 high-density foaming unit is a groundbreaking solution for eliminating biofilm in drains. Carrying 5 gallons of KLORESE disinfectant, QUICKfoam-5 effectively foams sink, shower, or floor drains in minutes. Battery-operated and rechargeable, it is easily wheeled from room to room.
With QUICKfoam-5, health care facilities can now meet new guidelines from the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America and the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology recommending sink drains be disinfected using an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)–registered disinfectant with kill claims for biofilm. KLORESE is EPA-registered to kill biofilm, is pH neutral, and is the only disinfectant legal to pour down the drain.
QUICKfoam-5 is the best strategy for eliminating biofilm in drains and P traps.
BrightBot UVC Germicidal Towers (Image credit: BrightBox)
BrightBot UVC Germicidal Towers inactivate and destroy harmful pathogens like Escherichia coli, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridioides difficile, and Candida auris quickly and efficiently. Their design ensures a 360° distribution of disinfecting light to comprehensively sanitize air and surfaces that cannot be wiped down. The towers protect users from accidental exposure by using advanced safety systems, including remote operation, shatterproof bulbs, and motion sensors. Strong and lightweight, under 50 lb, BrightBot towers are suitable for schools, health care facilities, dental offices, and hotels. A third party has tested the towers, made by a veteran-owned company in the US, for their efficacy.
Phenolic Lockers From Bradley (Credit to Bradley)
Bradley Corporation’s new collection of Phenolic Lockers is designed to enhance style, maintenance, and storage customization options. Ideal for health care environments, Phenolic Lockers are durable, hygienic, and water- and moisture-resistant. They have a smooth, nonporous finish for easy cleaning and help prevent the growth of mold and mildew. The collection includes lockers, Z lockers, cubby lockers, and pedestal benches that are GREENGUARD Gold certified and available in various sizes, tiers, and colors. Locks, wall hooks, coat hooks, and rods expand options. Specify the lockers with Bradley’s Phenolic Restroom Partitions in coordinating and matching colors to unify health care spaces instantly.
Guard Medical NPseal (image credit Guard Medical)
Guard Medical is the company behind NPseal, an ultraportable negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) dressing that does not require batteries and tubes. It is an innovation-driven company focused on creating easy-to-use and cost-effective solutions that enable prophylactic use of NPWT on closed surgical incisions. By making this therapy more accessible, Guard Medical is helping to advance medical care and improve patient quality of life with smarter healing.
