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 Pall-Aquasafe™ 14-Day Shower Water Filter for All Microorganisms (EU)
  Pall-Aquasafe™ 14-Day Shower Water Filter for All Microorganisms (EU)
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Pall-Aquasafe™ 14-Day Shower Water Filter for All Microorganisms (EU)

Disposable Shower Head

Quick connection Instant protection

 

Background

The Pall-Aquasafe Disposable Shower Head Filter (AQF3) is CE marked as a medical device and has been specifically designed to remove water-borne microbial contamination from healthcare water supplies.  Several studies have reported hospital outbreaks of infections due to waterborne organisms such as Pseudomonas spp, Legionella spp and Aspergillus spp.2-5 In high risk areas immuno-suppressed patients are efficiently protected by Point of Use filtration. Disposable filters are increasingly used as a standard protection to reduce nosocomial infections and costs.

 

This sterilising grade filter contains a unique filtration cartridge, incorporating a novel Ultipleat membrane pack for maximum area and increased 14 day lifespan compared to previous models. The double layer 0.2 µm Supor sterilising grade membrane has enhanced temperature resistance. To minimise the risk of inadvertent retro-grade contamination, the filter housing contains an enhanced bacteriostatic additive.

 

The filter is capable of delivering high volume throughput over an extended period of time. This offers a cost effective and environmentally friendly way of providing optimal patient protection against waterborne microorganisms.9-11

 

Features

  • Sterile CE markedmedical device
  • Unique new high-tech 0.2 µm sterilising grade membrane
  • Individually quality controlled
  • Validated with B.diminuta for up to 14 days
  • Upgraded bacteriostatic additive

Benefits

  • Cost benefit due to improved logistics
  • Enhanced design ergonomics
  • Less waste
  • Proven protection against waterborne microorganisms
  • Improved flow

 

References

  1. Validation Guide. Pall-Aquasafe Disposable Shower Head Filter (AQF3) – Literature code CC125
  2. Trautmann M, Royer H, Helm E, May W, Haller M. Pseudomonas aeruginosa: new insights into transmission pathways between hospital water and patients. Filtration 2004; 1(Supplement):63-70.
  3. Blanc DS, Nahimana I, Petignat I, Wenger A, Bille J, Francioli P. Faucets as a reservoir of endemic Pseudomonas aeruginosa colonization /infections in intensive care units. Intensive Care Med 2004; 30:
    1964-8.
  4. Warris A, Gaustad P, Meis JFGM, Voss A, Verweij PE, Abrahamsen TG. Recovery of filamentous fungi from water in a paediatric bone marrow transplantation unit. Journal of Hospital Infection 2001; 47:143-8.
  5. Sabria M, Yu VL. Hospital-acquired legionellosis: solutions for a preventable infection. Lancet Infect Dis. 2002; 2(6):368-73.
  6. Hall J, Hodgson G, Kerr KG. Provision of safe potable water for immunocompromised patients in hospital. Journal of Hospital Infection 2004; 58:155-8.
  7. Trautmann M, Royer H, Helm E, May W, Haller M. Pseudomonas aeruginosa: new insights into transmission pathways between hospital water and patients. Filtration 2004; 1(Supplement):63-70.
  8. Ricci P, et al. Pseudomonas infections and water treatment in haematology ward 30. Congresso Nazionale A.N.M.D.O.,  S 161-2.
  9. Exner M, Kistemann T. Bedeutung der Verordnung über die Qualität von Wasser für den menschlichen Gebrauch (Trinkwasserverordnung 2001) für die Krankenhaushygiene. Bundesgesundheitsbl-Gesundheitsforsch-Gesundheitsschutz 2004; 47:384-91.
  10. Yorkshire Cancer Network. Provision of safe drinking water for cancer patients with immunocompromise. Infection Group. 2004
    Internet ref.www.yorkshire-cancer-net.org.uk/html/groups/infection/safedrinkingwaterguidelines.pdf
  11. Circulaire DGS/SD7A/SD5C-DHOS/E4 no. 2002/243 du 22 avril relative a la prévention du riske lié aux légionelles dans les établissements de santé.
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