Parker Labs Partners with Tristel to Deliver Ultrasound Disinfectant for U.S. Market
FAIRFIELD, N.J., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parker Laboratories Inc. has entered a commercial partnership with UK-based infection prevention company Tristel to manufacture and distribute the company's disinfectant foams for U.S. markets. Under the exclusive agreement, Parker will manufacture and distribute Tristel DUO, a disinfecting foam approved for the cleaning and disinfection of general medical surfaces—including ultrasound transducers.
- Tristel DUO is an alcohol- and bleach-free cleaner and disinfectant that has been shown to be bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal.
- Published scientific research concludes that Tristel DUO is successful in inactivating Human papillomavirus (HPV) type 16 and type 18.
- Tristel DUO foam will not damage ultrasound transducers and can be used with any dry wipe, making it a convenient and economical solution for transducer disinfection.
- Tristel DUO meets the requirements for disinfection of ultrasound transducers used in percutaneous procedures, as detailed in a recently published Intersocietal Position Statement .