ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan 25, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ecolab Inc. today announced it has entered into an exclusive agreement
with C Change Surgical LLC to license products that improve surgical
outcomes by helping to maintain consistent body temperature of patients.
The technology has wide application and can be used in the majority of
traditional surgical procedures, as well as in minimally invasive and
robotic procedures.
The agreement includes exclusive rights to a portfolio of patents
related to surgical fluid warming technology. Using these patented
technologies, Ecolab's Healthcare business will develop and market
surgical fluid warming products for the healthcare market.
"Maintaining a consistent patient body temperature is critical to
improving surgical outcomes," said Paul B. Chaffin, vice president for
Ecolab Healthcare North America. "This technology, which accurately
manages the temperature of sterile surgical fluid, will enhance our
patient warming product offerings and help physicians improve patient
care."
"Our fluid warming technology improves patient care in the operating
room," said Patrick Kammer, president and CEO for C Change Surgical LLC.
"We are excited to work with Ecolab Healthcare to bring these products
to market."
About Ecolab
With sales of $6 billion and more than 26,000 associates, Ecolab Inc.
(NYSE: ECL) is the global leader in cleaning, sanitizing, food safety
and infection prevention products and services. Ecolab delivers
comprehensive programs and services to foodservice, food and beverage
processing, healthcare, and hospitality markets in more than 160
countries. More news and information is available at www.ecolab.com.
About C Change Surgical LLC
C Change Surgical is a privately held, investor built company located in
Winston-Salem, NC, with proven success in designing, patenting and
commercializing innovative medical technologies that enhance patient
safety and improve surgical efficiency. C Change is developing
additional products that make safe surgery easier and less costly. More
news and information is available at www.cchangesurgical.com.
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SOURCE: Ecolab Inc.
Ecolab Inc.
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