Isolation

JUD care Obtains FDA Approval for Its Portable Ward sRoom

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021

As a significant milestone and important recognition of the solution's reliability and effectiveness, FDA approval represents a major step forward in the global deployment of the sRoom.

Key Points: 
  • As a significant milestone and important recognition of the solution's reliability and effectiveness, FDA approval represents a major step forward in the global deployment of the sRoom.
  • Currently, JUD care is in the process of obtaining relevant approval for the sRoom to enter the Brazilian and Russian markets.
  • "As the world continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, JUD care firmly believes that our innovative patient isolation solution sRoom can serve as an effective tool in the fight," says He Wei, COO of JUD care.
  • JUD care has already kicked off its International Partner Program to help bring the sRoom to organizations around the world.

Sanwo-Olu Commissions Reddington's Armoured Shield Isolation Centre

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Sunday, January 10, 2021

The Armoured Shield Isolation Centre is a purpose-built medical facility equipped with ICU capabilities in response to the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • The Armoured Shield Isolation Centre is a purpose-built medical facility equipped with ICU capabilities in response to the pandemic.
  • Sanwo-Olu commended Reddington Hospital Group for establishing the Isolation Centre even as Nigeria battles the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • The Armoured Shield Isolation Centre is a 40-Bed hospital with in-house facility for PCR Testing, ambulance response, CT Scan, Operating Theatre, isolation care, high dependency care and Level 3 ICU capability for covid-19 treatment.
  • Project Director, Andy Cunliffe emphasized the need to bridge the gap between preparedness and response, saying that Reddington were proud to support the efforts of Government through the launch of the new Armoured Shield Centre.

Sanwo-Olu Commissions Reddington's Armoured Shield Isolation Centre

Retrieved on: 
Sunday, January 10, 2021

The Armoured Shield Isolation Centre is a purpose-built medical facility equipped with ICU capabilities in response to the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • The Armoured Shield Isolation Centre is a purpose-built medical facility equipped with ICU capabilities in response to the pandemic.
  • Sanwo-Olu commended Reddington Hospital Group for establishing the Isolation Centre even as Nigeria battles the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • The Armoured Shield Isolation Centre is a 40-Bed hospital with in-house facility for PCR Testing, ambulance response, CT Scan, Operating Theatre, isolation care, high dependency care and Level 3 ICU capability for covid-19 treatment.
  • The Armoured Shield Medical Complex and its command structure is situated in four different locations across Lagos with an incident command office in Victoria Island.

TIME Names Carrier’s OptiClean a Best Invention of 2020

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Monday, December 28, 2020

Carriers OptiClean Dual-Mode Air Scrubber & Negative Air Machine has been named as one of TIMEs 100 Best Inventions of 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Carriers OptiClean Dual-Mode Air Scrubber & Negative Air Machine has been named as one of TIMEs 100 Best Inventions of 2020.
  • The OptiClean was developed through rapid innovation in early 2020 to help support infectious isolation rooms in hospitals.
  • TIME featured OptiClean in the Medical Care category of its prestigious annual list that recognizes 100 ground-breaking inventions that are making the world better and smarter.
  • To view the full TIME 2020 Best Inventions list visit time.com/best-inventions-2020.

TIME Names Carrier’s OptiClean a Best Invention of 2020

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 28, 2020

Carriers OptiClean Dual-Mode Air Scrubber & Negative Air Machine has been named as one of TIMEs 100 Best Inventions of 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Carriers OptiClean Dual-Mode Air Scrubber & Negative Air Machine has been named as one of TIMEs 100 Best Inventions of 2020.
  • The OptiClean was developed through rapid innovation in early 2020 to help support infectious isolation rooms in hospitals.
  • TIME featured OptiClean in the Medical Care category of its prestigious annual list that recognizes 100 ground-breaking inventions that are making the world better and smarter.
  • To view the full TIME 2020 Best Inventions list visit time.com/best-inventions-2020.

TIME Names Carrier’s OptiClean a Best Invention of 2020

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 28, 2020

Carriers OptiClean Dual-Mode Air Scrubber & Negative Air Machine has been named as one of TIMEs 100 Best Inventions of 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Carriers OptiClean Dual-Mode Air Scrubber & Negative Air Machine has been named as one of TIMEs 100 Best Inventions of 2020.
  • The OptiClean was developed through rapid innovation in early 2020 to help support infectious isolation rooms in hospitals.
  • TIME featured OptiClean in the Medical Care category of its prestigious annual list that recognizes 100 ground-breaking inventions that are making the world better and smarter.
  • To view the full TIME 2020 Best Inventions list visit time.com/best-inventions-2020.

TIME Names Carrier’s OptiClean a Best Invention of 2020

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 28, 2020

Carriers OptiClean Dual-Mode Air Scrubber & Negative Air Machine has been named as one of TIMEs 100 Best Inventions of 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Carriers OptiClean Dual-Mode Air Scrubber & Negative Air Machine has been named as one of TIMEs 100 Best Inventions of 2020.
  • The OptiClean was developed through rapid innovation in early 2020 to help support infectious isolation rooms in hospitals.
  • TIME featured OptiClean in the Medical Care category of its prestigious annual list that recognizes 100 ground-breaking inventions that are making the world better and smarter.
  • To view the full TIME 2020 Best Inventions list visit time.com/best-inventions-2020.

Advisory - Personal protective equipment sold by Maskopia (formerly Medkem Canada Inc.) may pose serious health risks

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020

What to do: Immediately stop using and dispose of these gowns, masks, gloves and other PPE.

Key Points: 
  • What to do: Immediately stop using and dispose of these gowns, masks, gloves and other PPE.
  • Health Canada is warning Canadians that the company Maskopia (formerly known as Medkem Canada Inc.) in Brampton, Ontario, has been selling personal protective equipment (PPE), including gowns, masks and gloves, via social media and websites such as Kijiji without the required Medical Device Establishment Licence (MDEL) from Health Canada.
  • This company does not hold a MDEL, which is required to import or sell medical devices (including PPE) in Canada.
  • Despite Health Canada's direction to stop sale, the company continued to sell its isolation gownsto various health care practitioners and consumers.

Richmond Dental and Medical Introduces Reusable Level 1 Isolation Gowns

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Monday, December 21, 2020

This reusable AAMI PB70 Barrier Protection Level 1 Isolation gown has been authorized by the FDA under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for use as PPE in healthcare settings.

Key Points: 
  • This reusable AAMI PB70 Barrier Protection Level 1 Isolation gown has been authorized by the FDA under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for use as PPE in healthcare settings.
  • Compared to disposable PPE gowns, Richmond's reusable Level 1 Isolation gowns are:
    Richmond's non-surgicalgowns are AAMI Level 1certified.
  • The reusable Level 1 isolation gown can be laundered 100 times in a home washer or 25 times at a commercial laundry.
  • Since 1895, Richmond Dental & Medical has been manufacturing quality, single-use dental and medical products, as well as infection control dispensers.

Henry Schein Medical Enhances Access to Ansell Isolation Gowns Amid COVID-19, Helping to Improve the Safety of Front-Line Health Care Professionals

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Monday, December 21, 2020

Henry Schein Medical, the U.S. Medical business of Henry Schein, Inc., today announced the availability of Ansell Healthcare Products AlphaTec Model 214 gowns to practitioners in North America.

Key Points: 
  • Henry Schein Medical, the U.S. Medical business of Henry Schein, Inc., today announced the availability of Ansell Healthcare Products AlphaTec Model 214 gowns to practitioners in North America.
  • The availability of these gowns enables Henry Schein to help deliver greater access to Ansells non-surgical isolation gowns, which feature durable DuPont Tyvek 1222A fabric, and advanced chemical protection, helping to enhance the safety of front-line health care workers amid COVID-19.
  • To order AlphaTec Model 214 gowns, please contact a Henry Schein Medical sales representative at 1-800-372-4346 or to learn more, please visit www.henryscheinmedical.com .
  • Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is a solutions company for health care professionals powered by a network of people and technology.