Sharing patient lifter slings between patients has always been a potential source of cross contamination. In today's healthcare environment however, the risks associated with this practice are now higher that ever. C.diff., MRSA, Norwalk, SARS, H5N1 and hundreds of other pathogens all pose serious threats to caregivers and patients in acute and long term care facilities across the country. T.H.E. Medical is proud to introduce an entire new generation of patient lifter slings specifically engineered to combat this problem. Our new line of Argenta slings incorporate the most advanced anti-microbial technology available in fabrics today. Our industry-exclusive, patented silver-copper ion technology called Fosshield, is the result of many years of research, development and testing.
• Silver / Copper Ion Antimicrobial Protection
• Antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial
• Resists mold and mildew
• All natural, will not leach
• Embedded protection, will not wash or wear off
• Drastically reduces cross-contamination risk
The key to the effectiveness of the Argenta antimicrobial technology is the unique and balanced combination of silver and copper ions, bonded to a ceramic material. Moisture in the environment, the same moisture required for microbes to grow, initiates the release of silver and copper ions from the fibers. These ions bond to the microbes, inactivating them. The maximum release rate ensures continuous antimicrobial action for the life of the product.
• Powerful antimicrobial technology that uses silver and copper ions-elements found in nature
• Proven effective in inhibiting the growth of destructive microbes that cause odor, discoloration, staining, deterioration and structural integrity degradation.
• Environmentally friendly; silver ions are non-leaching
• Completely safe for human, even food contact
• Proven effective against 650 strains of bacteria, fungi, viruses and molds
• Embedded technology that lasts the lifetime of the product.
