ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ecolab Inc. today introduced the new Stackhouse® Disposable
Helmet System, a unique, fully disposable product that offers a clean,
sterile helmet for medical staff performing surgical procedures.
Invented by an orthopedic surgeon, the disposable helmet system is made
with a breathable viral barrier tri-laminate material. It offers
effective barrier protection and eliminates the cleaning and equipment
maintenance associated with reusable helmet systems.
"Surgeons and staff need barrier protection that is comfortable,
breathable and easy-to-wear," said Paul Chaffin, Healthcare vice
president and general manager for Ecolab Healthcare North America. "The
Stackhouse Disposable Helmet System allows surgeons and staff to focus
on the task at hand, while helping to protect their health and safety."
Surgical helmets are primarily used during orthopedic procedures to help
protect the surgical team from fluids and debris. In addition, helmets
are used in open surgical procedures during which airborne contaminants
and potential infections for health care associates are a significant
concern.
The new disposable helmet keeps surgical team members cool during long
procedures via breathable garment material and helmet air circulation.
The lightweight helmet includes a fan and four-hour battery pack for
routine and extended procedures. Additionally, the helmet offers a
superior field of vision via oversized lens and greater freedom of head
movement by eliminating a chin bar, which is a common design in reusable
helmets.
The new Stackhouse Disposable Helmet System further expands Ecolab's
portfolio of infection prevention solutions for the operating room.
Learn more at www.ecolab.com/healthcare.
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.
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Jennifer Kirscher 651-293-2846
Source: Ecolab Inc.
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