SOMERVILLE, NJ-The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared labeling for BIOPATCH Antimicrobial Dressing. The labeling recognizes the dressing's efficacy in reducing blood stream infections due to central venous or arterial catheter infection. A controlled, randomized study of 687 patients showed the dressing reduced the incidence of catheter related blood stream infections by 60% and the incidence of local infections by 44%.
The dressing is produced by Johnson & Johnson.
Kimberly-Clark Creates New Medical Glove
ATLANTA-Officials at Kimberly-Clark Health Care have announced the design and production of a new glove that will be added to their Safeskin collection
The Safeskin NEON Nitrile synthetic medical examination glove is powder free, latex-free and is lightweight. The glove reportedly also conforms to the wearer's hand.
Kimberly-Clark Health Care, based in Roswell, GA, manufacturers a variety of medical products including gloves, drapes, gowns, and other personal protective equipment.
Integrated Health Plan Files
ST. Petersburg, FL-Officials from Integrated Health Services, Inc., have filed a Joint Plan of Reorganization and related Disclosure Statement with the US Bankruptcy court. The company has a scheduled hearing before the court Dec. 20 to see if the statement will be approved.
Endoscopes and Lumened Instruments: New Studies Highlight Persistent Contamination Risks
May 7th 2025Two new studies reveal troubling contamination in both new endoscopes and cleaned lumened surgical instruments, challenging the reliability of current reprocessing practices and manufacturer guidelines.
Happy Hand Hygiene Day! Rethinking Glove Use for Safer, Cleaner, and More Ethical Health Care
May 5th 2025Despite their protective role, gloves are often misused in health care settings—undermining hand hygiene, risking patient safety, and worsening environmental impact. Alexandra Peters, PhD, points out that this misuse deserves urgent attention, especially today, World Hand Hygiene Day.