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News Release from: Fascia Graphics | Subject: Microban
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 03 August 2006
Alarm keypad keeps it clean
Fascia Graphics has teamed up with Medaes to produce the first range of medical gas area alarms with graphic overlays that inhibit the growth of potentially harmful bacteria.
Fascia Graphics, the market leader for the production of membrane keypads in the printed graphics industry, has teamed up with Medaes, the world's leading supplier of medical gas equipment, to produce the first range of medical gas area alarms with graphic overlays that inhibit the growth of potentially harmful bacteria Manufactured at Fascia Graphics' purpose built factory in Chippenham, these unique graphic overlays reduce MRSA, Salmonella Enteritidis, Escherichia Coli and Listeria Monocytogenes
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 15 Sep 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Fascia Graphics can now provide electronic equipment manufacturers with the first graphic overlays and membrane keypads which incorporate built-in Microban antimicrobial protection.
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A new UK-wide service promises professionally manufactured digital overlays or membrane keypads for a trade show prototype or new product development in less than five days.
Medaes' new range includes the Medipoint 26 Area Alarm and Medipoint 125 central alarm, both of which use graphic overlays manufactured by Fascia Graphics.
The graphic overlays are manufactured from a new material, Autotex AM with Microban antimicrobial protection.
This unique substrate has been specially designed by Autotype International for any hygiene critical surface application, where preventing the growth and spread of bacteria is essential.
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Membrane keypads don't give microbes a chance
Superbug-proof overlays and membranes are proving to be one of the biggest developments in the medical device sector for 10 years.
Autotex AM with Microban allows Fascia Graphics and Medaes to provide hospitals with the first graphic overlays and membrane keypads which incorporate built-in Microban antimicrobial protection.
Microban antimicrobial technology is incorporated into the Autotex textured hard coat during the manufacturing process, ensuring an even distribution of the antimicrobial agent throughout the texture and film surface.
This effectively guarantees surface protection throughout the lifetime of the product.
Hygiene critical applications that will benefit from this unique new product include membrane switches, fascia panels, wall coverings, shelf covers and worktops.
Paul Bennett, Founder and Managing Director of Fascia Graphics commented: "Research has proven that hand contact with contaminated surfaces can rapidly transfer bacteria to other surfaces as well as individuals".
"We have worked closely with Medaes from the product development stage to ensure that the medical industry is supplied with the highest quality Medical Gas Alarms, which also inhibit the growth of potentially harmful bacteria".
Ben Johnson, Product Manager of Medaes commented: "Medipoint is the first medical gas alarm system in the UK to benefit from Autotex AM antimicrobial protection".
"Our alarms are fitted in operating theatres and intensive care units where some of the most vulnerable imunosuppressed patients are treated and cared for".
"Adding Microban protection is the ideal solution to help our customers in the fight against hospital acquired infections". Request a free brochure from Fascia Graphics ...
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