Posts Tagged ‘UNIVERSAL’
Gloves Off: Navigating SDS sheets and skin safety claims in environmental decontamination products
In this blog, James Clarke (Head of R&D, Science & Technology) explores the principles of skin safety for surface wipes, and how Safety Data Sheets can be navigated to give insight to healthcare professionals. The Royal College of Nursing’s ‘Gloves Off’ campaign has become a pivotal movement in healthcare, urging professionals to reduce unnecessary glove…
Read MoreWiping out MRSA using Clinell “green” wipes
We discuss how introducing one-step Clinell Universal Wipes at University Hospital Birmingham was associated with a significant 55% reduction in the rate of MRSA acquisition. Clinell Universal led to a 55% reduction in the rate of MRSA acquisition A study published by scientists from University Hospital Birmingham evaluated the impact of introducing the one-step Clinell Universal Wipes (which both clean…
Read MoreMHRA Field Safety Notice
Ref: 2021/005/005/601/530 – Clinell Universal Wipes (CW200) MHRA published a Field Safety Notice on 20th May 2021 advising of contamination of 5 batches of Clinell Universal Wipe (CW200) with Burkholderia cepacia complex. An update to that Field Safety Notice was published on 4th August 2021 to advise of additional 4 contaminated batches identified during further investigation. GAMA Healthcare…
Read MoreInflated prices for Clinell products during the coronavirus outbreak
We do not condone inflating prices in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. We want our products to be readily available to protect those most in need. Inflated prices on Clinell products. In light of the coronavirus outbreak, we’re experiencing a very high demand for our Clinell hand and surface disinfection products. We’d like to thank those…
Read MoreSystematic review on disinfectant wipes for surface disinfection in hospitals
A Portuguese research group have just published a helpful systematic review on disinfectant wipes for surface disinfection. The review covers factors that can influence the performance of disinfectant wipes, including wipe material, disinfectant composition, the way that a wipe is applied (e.g. pre-impregnated or “spray/dip & wipe” methods), interactions between wipe materials and active ingredients, and wiping…
Read MoreAre surfaces a hidden reservoir for Mycobacterium contamination of heater-cooler units?
There’s an emerging global epidemic of Mycobacterium chimaera infections following cardiothoracic surgery associated with contaminated heater-cooler units (machines that are used in theatre during some procedures). It has been established that water within the machines can become contaminated with Mycobacterium species, and that this can create a bio-aerosol that finds its way into the surgical field and causes an…
Read MoreGAMA Healthcare updates from Infection Prevention 2017
We all enjoyed Infection Prevention 2017 — and hope that you did too! Here’s a few scientific updates relating to our product range that were presented at the conference, published in the Journal of Infection Prevention: Please feel free to contact us if you’d like any more information about these updates.
Read MoreQuats vs. hydrogen peroxide vs. VRE
A Dutch laboratory evaluation of four different disinfectant applied by either spraying or wiping has found that most are effective against key hospital pathogens. However, the hydrogen peroxide spray was ineffective against VRE, suggesting a problem with hydrogen peroxide stability. The study tested the ability of a hydrogen peroxide solution (branded a sporicidal), QAC, alcohol, and glucoprotamin…
Read MoreInfection Prevention 2016: a bug’s eye view
Another IPS conference has been and gone, and what a lot of fun and learning to be had! New research published, new products launched, and new contacts made – all in a few days in sunny Harrogate. Several of the lectures were outstanding: Prof Gary French on the ‘swing’ away from antibiotic-resistant Gram-positive bacteria towards…
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