New Pall-Aquasafe Filter Protects Patients From Exposure To Waterborne Contaminated Medical Equipment

EAST HILLS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 2005--Hospital water is a significant source of microbial contamination contributing to the increase of nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infections worldwide, a leading cause of morbidity and mortality especially among immunocompromised patients. Healthcare regulators around the globe have issued guidelines, many specifying the use of 0.2 micron point-of use filters, to prevent patient exposure to microbiologically contaminated water from drinking or while showering, bathing or hand washing. Attention is now focusing on preventing the problem of exposing patients to contaminated water from commonly used medical devices, such as flexible endoscopes.

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