Wipes meet international regulations

Pal International, which has manufactured a wide range of hygiene products and protective clothing for over three decades and currently supplies products to over 70 countries, has launched a new range of healthcare wipes that are compliant with the Medical Devices Directive (93/42/EEC), international quality standard ISO13485:2003 and carry the CE mark.

The wipes provide disinfection of external non-porous surfaces of medical equipment and devices prior to sterilisation in healthcare environments such as hospitals, dental surgeries and care homes. ‘Effective against 99.9% of bacteria, as well as viruses and fungi, micro-organisms such as Clostridium difficile, MRSA, and the H1N1 Influenza virus are destroyed, making Pal disinfectant wipes ideal in preventing cross-contamination and limiting hospital acquired infections,’ the firm reports. ‘Pal also offer a 70% alcohol and Chlorhexidine disinfectant wipes as part of the healthcare wipes range, all with proven efficacy against numerous bacteria, viruses and micro-organisms. Available in a variety of packaging, the single use wipes deliver a correct dose of pre-mixed disinfectant solution to the surface and require no rinsing.’
The firm’s team of technicians and microbiologists develop standard and bespoke products in its in-house laboratories. Pal’s range is then independently tested by approved organisations, such as Blu Scientific (Glasgow Caledonian University), City Hospital Birmingham and Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association.
Details: www.palinternational.com

20.12.2008

More on the subject:

Related articles

Photo

News • Hygiene compliance study

Everyone washes their hands after using a hospital toilet, right? Well, actually...

Hand hygiene is among the most effective ways of infection control. Yet, a new study finds that a worrying number of people do not wash their hands after using a hospital toilet.

Photo

News • Healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial use

HAI: study reveals serious gaps in infection prevention and control

Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) are a threat to residents of long-term care facilities in Europe. A new study points to serious gaps in infection prevention and control measures.

Photo

Sponsored • Endoscopy disinfection system • MKHYG-5037EN-EMEA

Extensive testing demonstrates the efficiency of the Pentax Medical PlasmaTyphoon™+

Patient safety is at the heart of every medical advancement, and technologies like endoscopes have been pivotal in transforming surgery by enabling minimally invasive procedures. This evolution has…

Related products

Subscribe to Newsletter