Fighting Microbes While Delivering High Work Efficiency

In an industry where cleanliness is vital, the importance of helping prevent the growth of microbes is escalating. CipherLab addresses the needs of an AIDC application in a healthcare environment with its newly developed series of products with antimicrobial protection to resist the growth of odor-and-stain- causing bacteria.

CipherLab has developed a series of ergonomically designed mobile computer and scanners with antimicrobial technology � 8200H,8000H,1500H, and 1600H series � for convenient data access, data collection, and data transfer. AIDC instruments with antimicrobial protection not only speed up routine daily tasks but also inhibit the growth of odor-and-stain-causing bacteria.

The enhanced sanitary protection resulting from both antimicrobial protection and disinfectant-friendly housing inhibits the growth of bacteria that can cause odors and stains, and keeps the scanner cleaner between cleaning.

Antimicrobial Treatment Helps Reduce Microbial Growth

Unlike other devices claiming antimicrobial protection, which are often just coated with a protective film, CipherLab�s antimicrobial protection series has the antimicrobial technology built into the product itself � not just a coating that wears off with repeated use of alcohol wipes. Once bacteria come into contact with the surface, the biological function of the microbe is disrupted, interrupting the lifecycle and stopping the reproduction of bacteria.

The antimicrobial effect is an intrinsic part of the device and it will not wear off during its lifetime. By minimizing the presence of microbes, devices are easily kept clean for use every time. There are less odors and stains resulting from microbial growth. These products with antimicrobial protection will have a lower average bioburden during their lifetime.

Disinfectant-Friendly Housing for a Clean and Hygienic Surface

Periodically wiping a device with alcohol can keep most surfaces free of microbes for a brief period. However, the repeated use of alcohol causes discoloration, corrosion, and other deterioration problems, which in turn can lead to hardware malfunction.

The launch of the new antimicrobial protection series has an extra feature of disinfectant-friendly white housing that allows the antimicrobial treated surface to withstand repeated alcohol cleaning. Fewer replacements are needed, resulting in a lower total cost of ownership.