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UVDI-360 Room Sanitizer Fast Tracked for VA Hospital and Clinic Purchasing
UltraViolet Devices, Inc. (UVDI), a manufacturer of ultraviolet technology for hospital room disinfection and indoor air quality, announces that the UVDI-360 Room Sanitizer is now available on CME Corp.’s $49.5 million Defense Logistics Agency’s Department of Defense contract.
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Scone Medical Solutions Nabs Patent for Self-Contained Negative Pressure Environment
Phoenix-based Scone Medical Solutions has received a U.S. patent for its Self-Contained Negative Pressure Environment (SCONE) device, which removes airborne particulates from an environment.
N95 Mask Disinfection: How Hospitals Can Effectively Recycle Key PPE
The research is the first full-scale study on N95 mask disinfection and reuse that evaluates multiple viruses, bacteria, and fungi along with how well masks filter and fit after treatment, reports Medical Xpress.
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Elastomeric Respirator Innovations Play a Critical Role in Response to COVID-19
Suzanne Schwartz of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health shares new elastomeric respirator innovations that make masks better suited for healthcare personnel working on the front lines of COVID-19 response.
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New Study Proposes Low-Cost, High-Efficiency Mask Design
New research presented in Oxford Open Materials Science presents low-cost modifications to existing N95 masks that prolong their effectiveness and improve their reusability post disinfectants.
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Crest Healthcare Supply Partners with SMS Technologies
Through this partnership, the Aurora Series UV-C disinfecting device is now available from Crest Healthcare Supply.
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New Guidelines Could Hamper Medical Sector’s Efforts to Get PPE
Updated CDC guidelines could create problems for medical workers in need of personal protective equipment, some experts say. Here is how.
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FDA Says to Limit Mask Decontamination to 4 Cycles
The FDA had previously issued EUAs for decontamination systems to sterilize masks up to 10 times to combat shortages, but with its reissued EUAs the agency now says 4 times should be the max.
Read MoreFDA Cleared Air Purifier Eliminates COVID-19 Virus in 15 Minutes
The Brondell Pro’s AG+ technology uses five layers of protection, including three filters, UV disinfection, and plasma sanitization, and can effectively degrade and breakdown the virus cell membrane, eliminating the DNA and RNA of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and other viruses quickly.
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Virginia Tech Completes Testing of Disinfecting Cabinet Against SARS-CoV-2
Scientists at Virginia Tech tested how well the LiteSheet UV-C Disinfecting Cabinet eliminates the virus that causes COVID-19 on surfaces at medical facilities and found it to be highly effective.
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SCONE Medical Gets FDA EUA for Novel Aerosol Infection Containment Device
The small capacity, disposable device uses negative pressure to vacuum out aerosols emitted around a patient’s head and neck, adding protection for healthcare workers.
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Hand-Held Device Measures Aerosols for Coronavirus Risk Assessment
A portable particle detector can determine aerosol concentrations for coronavirus risk assessment in public spaces, according to new research.
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Half of Air Samples Taken from Hospital Hallways Have High Levels of Coronavirus
Air samples from ICU rooms were more than twice as likely to be positive for SARS-CoV-2 at 25% compared to 10.7% for non-ICU rooms, according to a new study out of France.
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Scientists Aiming to Create Perfect-Fitting Face Mask
The team is using state-of-the-art computer software and MRI facial scans to precisely determine how face masks interact with different face shapes and sizes.
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