INTRODUCINGINTRODUCING

POLYURETHANE PROTECTIVE BARRIER

Designed For Handheld Nursecall Devices

Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs)Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs)Federal health agencies estimate

that about 2 million people develop hospital infections per

year

The CDC estimates that HAIs are responsible for 90,000 deaths and add $5 billion to patient care costs

per year

Pennsylvania and other state governments are expressing

interest in requiring hospitals to track and report infection rates

Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) is becoming more important

with the healthcare industry, government and the press

Infection ControlInfection Control

JCAHO has pre-published infection control (IC) standards

for Hospitals and Long Term Care facilities. Targeted to go into

effect Jan. 2005

Hospitals and Long Term Care facilities will be required to

develop or update their current Infection Prevention and Control

program

Improved patient protection from any device that comes in contact

with the patient is required.

The CTD ShieldThe CTD Shield

The CTD Shield helps reduce cross-contamination risks associated with in-room

handheld devices

Single use disposable

Easy to install

Available for all popular handheld models

Cost effective

CDC and HICPAC in 2003 released recommendations for cleaning and disinfecting strategies for environmental surfaces in patient care areas which included the following  Use barrier protective coverings as appropriate for non-critical equipment surfaces that are 1) touched frequently with gloved hands during the delivery of patient care; 2) likely to become contaminated with blood or body substances; 3) difficult to clean (e.g., computer keyboards). Category II  Category II. Suggested for implementation and supported by suggestive clinical or epidemiologic studies, or theoretical rationale. References extracted from CDC and HICPAC 2003 release Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities page 117 section B and 133 Section E-1-D-3. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/hip/enviro/Enviro_guide_03.pdf

CDC Recommendations

Biotronix Clinical Engineering announces the results of recent studies conducted by Nelson Laboratories. The studies tested the CTD Shield on Protective Standards for blood and microbiological viral penetration. The Nelson Laboratories’ studies confirm that the CTD Shield is an effective

barrier in the prevention of the transfer of viruses and blood-borne pathogens. The complete study can be viewed and downloaded at

http://www.HCSPA-INC.com. When used properly, the CTD Shield can play a vital role in developing a program designed to efficiently and effectively help reduce repairs, and cross-contamination risks associated with liquids, bodily

fluids, blood-borne pathogens and microscopic viruses. Biotronix Clinical Engineering is committed to provide effective infection control solutions for

the medical community.

Nelson Laboratories

CONSTRUCTION AND QUALITYCONSTRUCTION AND QUALITY

1.5 MIL TRANSPARENT PU THIN-WALL FDA REGISTERED FILM

ISO 9001 AND ISO 2000 CERTIFIED

GMP COMPLIANT

CLEAN ROOM STANDARDS

LATEX FREE, POWDER FREE, NON-STERILE

CTD SHIELD Applied to Curbell HandsetsCTD SHIELD Applied to Curbell Handsets

Model G2

Model G3

CTD Shield Applied to CTD Shield Applied to Medtek Medtek and Crest Series Handsetsand Crest Series Handsets

CTD Button Cover

CTD Call Cord

The CTD Call Cord is a durable nonporous product that can help reduce cross-contamination risks associated with pull string activated devices when cleaned and disinfected properly. The CTD Call Cord helps to effectively reduce or eliminate the need of call cord replacement due to penetration of liquids, bodily fluids and /or chemicals. The CTD Call Cord is a strategic enhancement to your comprehensive infection control strategy. 

SAMPLE SAMPLE IMAGESIMAGESThe following two slides shows contaminatedcontaminated handheld Nursecall devices that were removed from random patient rooms in two large hospitals. Similar units are currently involved in an on-going Infectious Disease (ID) study that has produced significant findings. Study results to be published soon.

Unknown Contaminants on G2 Model Unknown Contaminants on G2 Model Patient Control UnitPatient Control Unit

Volume Control

Unknown Contaminants on G3 Model Unknown Contaminants on G3 Model Patient Control UnitPatient Control Unit

HEALTH RELATED STUDIESHEALTH RELATED STUDIES

As the healthcare industry evolves and changes, needs for the patient and staff change as well. In America today there are approximately two hundred eighty million people with 6600 hospitals and one million beds nationwide to serve them. One of the main concerns of hospitals today is how to control or reduce risks of cross contamination from infectious diseases, hidden bacteria, and possible chemical or biological infiltrations.Well-organized efforts have provided good results over the years with traditional methods of cleaning, disinfecting, component replacements and well-established procedures for quality control. Currently, the concerns of a major outbreak of hazardous infectious contaminates could result in major casualties nationwide. It is no surprise that among the CDC’s present challenges is reducing targeted antimicrobial-resistant bacterial infections by preventing transmission in healthcare settings.In the quest to reduce cross contamination, many studies have been performed to determine how transmissions are occurring. One such study performed on common household surfaces was released by Dr. Patricia Rusin, Dr. Charles Gerba, and Sheri Maxwell at the University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ and published by the American Society For Microbiology. For more details on the study performed and released please reference web site http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2000/05/000525072756.htmCurrently there is a study being performed under the direction of John Young, M.D., in private practice and affiliated with Texas Tech University Health Science Center, utilizing the Bio-MedSheild. The results should be published and released later this year.

MANUFACTURED BY:MANUFACTURED BY:

Distributed By: