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Posted January 17, 2008
Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare: Product News
CHG Introduces Hand Shower Resistant to Growth of Bacteria
SaniShower™ spray head and hose feature SANIGUARD® antimicrobial technology.
Lakewood, New Jersey, January 10, 2008 — Component Hardware Group (CHG), a leading manufacturer and distributor of plumbing and specialty hardware components for the healthcare, foodservice, institutional and commercial markets, has developed SaniShower, a hand shower designed for use in hospitals and other residential care facilities that features the company's SANIGUARD antimicrobial technology.
 CHG developed SaniShower after consulting with several infection control practitioners who confirmed that showers are one of the toughest places to keep microorganisms from growing and spreading to patients. SANIGUARD is a cost-effective, inorganic antimicrobial treatment that utilizes a silver ion-based technology to retard the growth of bacteria and odor-causing molds and mildews on treated surfaces and lasts for the expected life of the product. SANIGUARD products can include water tanks, faucet handles, door knobs, flush handles and other touch points on plumbing and hardware components.
In addition to the patent pending antimicrobial protection, SaniShower provides a gentle spray pattern that is ideal for use in burn wards, has an eco-friendly 2.0 gpm water consumption rate and can easily retrofit to most hand showers currently on the market.
"SaniShower was specifically designed to fill an important need in the healthcare industry," said Thomas Carr, president of CHG. "Our tests show that using SaniShower and other SANIGUARD products will ultimately help hospitals and other healthcare facilities cut down on the incidences of hospital-acquired infections, including MRSA."
The proprietary coating is currently the only antimicrobial treatment to meet National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Protocol P345 for antimicrobial efficacy. CHG continually conducts extensive third-party research and evidence-based testing of its SANIGUARD antimicrobial treatment for effectiveness in inhibiting the growth of various microorganisms. This information is provided strictly to substantiate the efficacy of the SANIGUARD antimicrobial compound and is not intended to support or endorse public health claims for treated articles under EPA regulation 40 CFR 152.25 (a).
The first and only products of their kind, SANIGUARD antimicrobial protected plumbing and hardware products inhibit the growth of bacteria, mold and fungus on surfaces and help prevent the spread of infection ‚ nonstop and for the life of the product. Unique among plumbing and hardware components, the SANIGUARD line utilizes a patented, proven inorganic silver ion technology, combined with a proprietary powder coating material, to inhibit the growth of microorganisms and prevent their survival on the product's surfaces, offering a benefit with a broad range of applications. For additional information, please visit www.saniguard-online.com or call 1-877-SANIGUARD.
Lakewood, New Jersey-based CHG manufactures and distributes plumbing and specialty hardware components to healthcare, foodservice, institutional and commercial markets under the SANIGUARD®, SaniShower, Encore, Regal Ride, Top Line, Drain Master and QuikWash trademarks. For over 25 years, the company has been known for its longtime commitment to the highest level of customer service and its high-quality, innovative products for use in facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, cruise ships, schools, prisons, foodservice kitchens and elsewhere. For additional information, please visit www.componenthardware.com.
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