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Posted September 26, 2007
Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare: Product News
Saniguard® by CHG Antimicrobial Coating Proves Effective Against Norovirus
Now available for equipment in key outbreak areas including cruise ships, healthcare facilities and restaurants.
Lakewood, NJ, September 19, 2007 — Component Hardware Group (CHG), a leading manufacturer and distributor of plumbing and specialty hardware components to healthcare, foodservice, institutional and commercial markets, has successfully tested the protective coating, SANIGUARD, against feline calicivirus, a virus related to the human norovirus, at The University of Arizona, Department of Soil, Water and Environmental Sciences.
The Center for Disease Control estimates that 23 million cases of gastroenteritis are due to Norovirus infection every year. The SANIGUARD line utilizes a patented, proven silver ion technology, combined with a proprietary powder coating, to inhibit the growth of microorganisms and prevent their survival on the surfaces of various products including faucets, door handles and other exposed areas. With the development of specialized inorganic materials suitable for the high heat of kitchens as well as the repeated use associated with bathrooms and wash rooms, SANIGUARD antimicrobial treated materials have leaped to the forefront in the fight against bacteria, mold, fungus, particularly in high-risk outbreak areas including cruise ships, healthcare facilities and restaurants.
SANIGUARD prevents bacteria and viruses from growing for the life of the treated product and can be applied to CHG's plumbing and hardware at time of order. Many of these products are of the type currently specified for use in foodservice kitchens by FCSI and Quality Assurance Managers. In healthcare facilities, the Infectious Control Managers typically influence the buying decisions of antimicrobial products like SANIGUARD.
"Norovirus is very contagious and until now, common sanitary surfaces had no ability to inactivate viruses," said Tom Carr, CHG's president and CEO. "CHG's SANIGUARD is a cost-effective means of helping an establishment increase surface sanitation and reduce the costly repercussions associated with Norovirus."
SANIGUARD-coated plumbing and hardware has been proven effective against such common bacteria as E-coli, Listeria, Legionella and Salmonella, in addition to Norovirus. Faucets, handles, door knobs, stainless steel handwashing sinks, pre-rinses and push plates are but a few examples of CHG's products that can be supplied with SANIGUARD.
More information is available at www.saniguard-online.com or by calling 1-877-SANIGUARD.
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. İFor 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®, Encore, Regal Ride, Top Line, Drain Master and QuikWash trademarks. İFor 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. İFor additional information, please visit www.componenthardware.com.
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