New With AHP
AHP Receives FDA Approval!
The Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide
(AHP) Technology has been approved by
the FDA in the United States. Registration
is as an 8 minute high level disinfectant
for the reprocessing of heat-sensitive critical
and semi-critical devices and surgical
instruments under the brand name Resert
XL HLD and marketed by The Steris Corporation.
Resert XL HLD is a ready-touse,
device compatible, workplace safe,
environmentally preferable alternative
to OPA and gluteraldehyde disinfectants.
Resert XL HLD does not require special
ventilation or fume hoods. For more information,
please visit www.virox.com.
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SPORE NO MORE!
Virox Technologies Inc. launches the RESCUE Intervention Program for C. difficile!
The RESCUE formulation is the first DIN registered surface sporicide in Canada and is available in a variety of formats (gel, liquid and wipes). The Rescue Intervention Program will be featured at the CHICA-Canada 2009 Conference in St. John's, Newfoundland from May 11th to 13th. Please come visit our booth for more information (Booth #16/27).
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Virox Technologies Inc. Receives the Safer Detergents Stewardship Initiative Award!
Virox Technologies Inc. has been recognized by the EPA as a Champion in the Design for the Environment Program's Safer Detergents Stewardship Initiative (SDSI). Champion is the highest level of recognition offered under SDSI.
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RESCUE Sporicidal Wipes!
Virox Technologies Inc. has just received the DIN for the FIRST registered sporicidal surface disinfectant wipe in Canada! Rescue Sporicidal Wipes with 4.5% Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide (AHP). A role traditionally performed by Chlorine Bleach and Chlorine Compounds, RESCUE presents an alternative that is not only effective against spores, but also maintains AHP's known health and safety profile, superior cleaning efficacy and broad spectrum germicidal performance. To learn more click here
AHP7 Indicator Test Strips!
Virox Technologies Inc. will be launching a new 7% Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide (AHP7) Indicator Test Strip for the Accel CS 20 Chemosterilant and High Level Disinfectant and SciCan Optim CS products. Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide (AHP) Indicator Test Strips are easy to use dip-and-read reagent strips for semi-quantitative determination of hydrogen peroxide concentration in AHP disinfectant solutions for variety of applications. Reaction of the AHP Test is based on a proprietary coupling system where the AHP reacts with an iodide salt and a coupler to form a brown coloured complex.
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Another First for AHP!
- The Virox team is excited to have launched a new line of products through Anivac Corporation. Our Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide technology is being used as an anti-fungal wash in the Anivac Vacuum Bathing Systems for animals that can be used for general cleaning and pre and post surgery cleansing. The system has been validated by the University of Guelph and is widely used in the equine industry including by Jay Hayes, two-time Olympian on Team Canada.
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- New Patent Received!
Virox has received yet another patent for AHP-based technology. The new patent is for an endoscope-compatible high level disinfectant. The receipt of the patent is doubly exciting as this formula has been submitted for FDA registration – approvals expected in late 2008. STERIS Corporation carries the global rights to the AHP technology for disinfection and sterilization of medical devices. STERIS will be marketing the endoscope-compatible technology and have validated the formula as an OPA replacement.
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- Accel TB Soft Packs!
At Virox, we are very aware of the increasing importance of pandemic planning and the deployment of pandemic kits within health care facilities and industry as these organizations take a proactive role to protect their staff and clients. The Accel TB Soft Pack maintains the current 30-second sanitizing, 5-minute bactericidal, 5-minute general virucidal (non-enveloped viruses such as Noroviruses), 5-minute fungicidal, and 5-minute Tuberculocidal claims. The Accel TB Soft Packs offer employees, physicians and nurses the flexibility to carry personal wipes to clean and disinfect those non-critical devices and surfaces (stethoscopes, countertops, light switches, door knobs, elevator buttons etc.) that may not be included in regular cleaning and disinfection practices.
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