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STERIPRO - UVC Desinfection Technology
Expomédica was recently appointed as STERIPRO exclusive distributor for Portugal.
STERIPRO is a contactless equipment for disinfecting surfaces by ultraviolet light (UVC) and in few minutes (5 to 15), by the action of the UV-C rays at 254nm emitted by its multiple (24x) lamps, inactivates most bacteria and viruses on the surfaces.
Regardless of its proven validity in this acute phase of the spread of SARS-CoV-2 (Covid19), its continued use will always be very important for the reduction of the bacterial load existing in health units and the concomitant nosocomial infections and / or IACS. It has been proven to contribute to a reduction of at least 30% of hospital infections.
Being very easy to use, it can be quickly integrated into the daily clean and disinfection procedures of any Hospital. The STERIPRO equipment can be used to disinfect any room (OR, ICU, wards, offices, storage rooms, etc.), after its normal cleaning (for greater efficiency) and can be used continuously. The device itself calculates the time needed to disinfect the room (using the built-in radar it determines the size of the room and the time needed for its disinfection), which will normally take between 5 to 15 minutes (depending on size). During that time, no one can be in the room, but if someone inadvertently enters the system automatically stops (thanks to the built-in motion sensors). Once disinfection is finished in one room, it can be moved to another room and start disinfection in that one and so on. It can work 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.
STERIPRO is an equipment that is an “asset” for any institution, because of the huge financial and human savings.
Allergan Voluntarily Recalls BIOCELL® Textured Breast Implants and Tissue Expanders
--Global Action Follows Notification of Updated Safety Information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) --
--FDA Does Not Recommend Removal or Replacement of Textured Breast Implants in Asymptomatic Patients -
--Smooth and MICROCELL® Breast Implants and Tissue Expanders Not Impacted --
DUBLIN, July 24, 2019
Allergan plc (NYSE: AGN) today announced a voluntary worldwide recall of BIOCELL® textured breast implants and tissue expanders. Allergan is taking this action as a precaution following notification of recently updated global safety information concerning the uncommon incidence of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
BIOCELL® saline-filled and silicone-filled textured breast implants and tissue expanders will no longer be distributed or sold in any market where they are currently available. Effective immediately, healthcare providers should no longer implant new BIOCELL® textured breast implants and tissue expanders and unused products should be returned to Allergan. Allergan will provide additional information to customers about how to return unused products.
Patient safety is a priority for Allergan. Patients are advised to speak with their plastic surgeon about the risks and benefits of their implant type should they have any concerns.
Importantly, the FDA and other health authorities have not recommended removal or replacement of textured breast implants or tissue expanders in asymptomatic patients.
This global recall does not affect Allergan's NATRELLE® smooth or MICROCELL® breast implants and tissue expanders.
The recalled products include:
| Natrelle Saline breast implant styles 168, 363, 468 |
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| Natrelle and McGhan 410 breast implant styles LL, LM, LF, LX, ML, MM, MF, MX, FL, FM, FF, FX |
| Natrelle and McGhan 410 Soft Touch breast implant styles LL, LM, LF, LX, ML, MM, MF, MX, FL, FM, FF, FX |
| Natrelle 510 Dual-Gel styles LX, MX, FX |
| Natrelle INSPIRA breast implants, styles TRL, TRLP, TRM, TRF, TRX, TSL, TSLP, TSM, TSF, TSX, TCL, TCLP, TCM, TCF, TCX |
| Natrelle 150 Full Height and Short Height double lumen implants |
| Natrelle 133 tissue expanders with and without suture tabs: styles 133FV, 133MV, 133LV, 133MX, 133SX, 133SV, T-133FV, T-133MV, T-133LV, T-133MX, T-133SX, T-133SV, 133FV-T, 133MV-T, 133LV-T, 133MX-T, 133SX-T, 133SV-T |
| Natrelle 133 Plus tissue expander styles 133P-FV, 133P-MV, 133P-LV, 133P-MX, 133P-SX, 133P-SV, T-133P-FV, T-133P-MV, T-133P-LV, T-133P-MX, T-133P-SX, T-133P-SV, 133P-FV-T, 133P-MV-T, 133P-LV-T, 133P-MX-T, 133P-SX-T, 133P-SV-T |
Expomédica is awarded once more PME Excellence
EXPOMÉDICA was awarded the PME Excellence 17 status for the sixth year in a row. A reputation stamp created by IAPMEI to positively discriminate the SME companies that annually present the best economic and financial performance, creating conditions for increased visibility in a business segment of significative contribution to the national economy and employment. This year, we have already been awarded with the PME Leader 18.
