Raising the bar for medical device classification and cleanliness

Talley Group understand that selecting and using the correct medical equipment and the appropriate use, care and management of this equipment is critical to providing patients with safe, effective, harm-free care.
Two areas where Talley can provide a genuine benefit to staff managing medical equipment are;
1. Medical device cleaning and disinfection
2. The provision of Class IIa powered pressure area care (PAC) support surfaces

Medical device cleaning and disinfection

Using our new range of TECcare cleaning, disinfection and hygiene products in EBME resulted in medical devices that were 94% cleaner; produced 73% less cleaning waste; improved process efficiency by 52% and reduced costs by 25%.
The TECcare CONTROL cleaning and disinfection products are highly effective against bacteria, viruses and fungi yet their chlorine free and alcohol free formulation ensures that they are non-toxic, non-irritant, non-corrosive and food safe.
These properties make this new product range ideally suited to use in an EBME department where often delicate, high tech, medical equipment needs to be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis.
The TECcare CONTROL product range helps to create incredibly clean equipment which ultimately enhances the safety of EBME staff, clinical staff and patients, all without damaging the product it is used on.

Raising the bar for powered pressure area care support surfaces

As a recognised avoidable harm, pressure ulcers represent a key quality indicator for every healthcare provider. With eliminating avoidable pressure ulcers a clear goal for all healthcare professionals it is essential that each patient is provided with a safe support surface which meets their clinical needs.
A safe, effective, active therapy support surface is often an essential part of a comprehensive care package, however, how do you know that the mattress your patients use is safe and performs to the required level?
Talley have voluntarily raised the bar by making all of their powered pressure area care (PAC) support surfaces Class IIa medical devices. Before Class IIa devices can be awarded a CE mark an independent Notified Body verifies all technical documentation and claims of device safety and performance.
Therefore you can be confident that any manufacturers claims of device safety and performance have been independently audited by a Notified Body.
This is not the case for every mattress. Some powered PAC mattresses are Class I medical devices and gaining a CE mark for Class I products is so simple that manufacturers can ‘self-certify’. In other words no documentation, product safety or performance claims are ever independently verified by a Notified Body before the product gets its CE mark
To ensure procurement, prescribers and users of these products make a fully informed choice then it is imperative that everyone involved in this process understands the difference between Class I and Class IIa medical devices.

Only by doing this will you be able to continue to reduce the risk of avoidable harms for your patients.

Talley Group Limited
Premier Way
Abbey Park Industrial Estate
Romsey
Hampshire
SO51 9DQ

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Website: www.talleygroup.com