Labeling Medical Polyolefins
Mitigating Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI)
Experience Working With Medical
Polyfuze is the only label supplier in the world to offer Fusion Labeling solutions for medical products made from polyolefins like Polypropylene, Polyethylene and more:
- Biohazard Medical Waste Containers
- Sharps Containers
- Cryogenic/Vaccine Support
- Hospital Beds
- Medical Devices
- EMS Equipment
- Plastic Dental Retainers
Working with Medical Manufactures such as Hill-Rom, Weber GmbH & Co.KGr, AMA Plastic and Alliance precision Plastic for several years now, Polyfuze Fusion Labeling provides solution for labeling Challenging based Plastics such As Warning labels, Critical Information, Identification Labels, Brand names and more
Damaged Labels Become The Perfect Environment For HAI Causing Bacteria.
HAI Causes
According to a study conducted by Stephanie A. Boone and Charles P. Gerba2, experts have seen increasing evidence that contaminated surfaces or fomites play a prominent role in the spread of HAI viral and bacterial infections.
“Fomites” are non-living objects in medical environments that include a wide array of polyolefin plastic products such as durable Sharps Containers that must endure 600 cycles of detergent and high temp steam pressure washing at 121°C (250°F) and Polypropylene Sample Trays that must endure cryogenic freezing at -80°C (-112°F).
The non-polar nature of polyolefin plastics which gives them a distinct advantage in these environments as their low surface energy naturally resists anything attempting to adhere to the surface for long periods of time. This makes them easy-to-clean and disenfect…MOSTLY.
99,000 U.S. / 37,000 European Deaths
"Total Number of Deaths Caused by HAI's Each Year According to CDC"
HAI's Affect 1.7 million U.S. Patients Each Year
HAI Causing Bacteria Can Live For Weeks
HAI's Costs The Healthcare Industry $28-$45 Billion Every Year
Incompatible Labeling
A Label-Free Surface Is “Easy-to-Clean", and Does Not Leave Areas Where Bacteria or Viruses Have The Opportunity To "GROW"
Compatible Polyfuze Fusion Labeling
Benefits of Polyfuze Fusion Labeling Cleanliness - The fully fused and flush surface makes Polyfuze the most sterile label surface available for easy sanitizing between patients.
- Safety - Polyfuze warning / safety labels continue to inform patients, healthcare workers and biohazard collection technicians for life of the product.
- Perception - Damaged and missing labels indicate dirtiness, infection and uncleanliness. Polyfuze labels look great from day 1 to day 1825 and more.
- Cost vs. Price - With Polyfuze, only one label is ever needed. Other labels become damaged or fail meaning additional labels, labor and costs. Polyfuze Labels infused with PREVENT Antimicrobial continues to inhibits growth hours after sanitizing operations cease.
In-Depth Blog on How Labeling Influences Healthcare Associated Infections
With the current global pandemic of COVID-19 causing mass quarantine, and business doors shuttering to slow the spread of the disease, healthcare workers all over the globe are clocking in overtime to take care of an overwhelming number of patients…. Read More
PREVENT Anti-Microbial From Polyfuze
Another advancement from Polyfuze is a product called PREVENT Antimicrobial. PREVENT can be incorporated into the usual warning and biohazard labels offered by Polyfuze while opening the door to creative “outside the box” uses such as labels for grab points on Sharps containers, lift points on waste bins, and more. At a 10% loading, PREVENT provides 100-200ppb silver ion efficacy right at the surface where it’s most needed and most effective.
Polyfuze is combining technologies that we believe will help solve some of the complex problems that contribute to HAI related exposures, deaths & costs to the healthcare industry.
Don’t Just Take Our Word For It
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Michael M - Hartwell Medical
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