It has long been known that stethoscopes harbor dangerous microbes including drug-resistant MRSA bacteria that can cause infection, according to literature search done by Avossi, Inc., a medical device manufacturer. It also discovered that very few physicians and healthcare workers regularly clean their stethoscopes with alcohol. This inspired Avossi to create StethoMitt, the first full-coverage disposable stethoscope cover / sleeve just introduced in the marketplace by TechnologyPark.com, which provides a practical and economical solution that will protect healthcare workers and patients against infections
