EtO & Steam Sterilisation Methods When deciding to sterilise medical devices and instruments there are many service options available. This poses the question – what sterilisation methods should you use? Andersen Caledonia focuses on two main forms of sterilisation; Ethylene Oxide sterilisation (EtO/eo) and Steam sterilisation. These two methods of disinfection provide multiple benefits for the end-user. However, it […]
EtO is safe to use in lateral flow testing Recent misinformation has been spreading around EtO use in lateral flow tests. The misleading information was believed to be first broadcast on a Facebook live video. On the video broadcast, it was falsely proclaimed that ethylene oxide sterilised swabs cause cancer. However several investigations, studies and […]
Testing Increased as UK Lockdown Eases As the UK’s covid lockdown eases, testing has increased in demand. The UK government have began their route out of lockdown with new initiatives. England will see their lockdown measures eased on 12th April with Scotland and Wales waiting until 26th April. Beginning their emergence from covid lockdown restrictions, […]
Fit to Fly Test What is a Fit to Fly covid-19 test? A Fit to Fly test is an essential process a person has to take in order to fly during the coronavirus pandemic in the UK. Airlines are insisting that persons wanting to fly with them will need to provide an official Fit to […]
COVID-19 Surface Testing Over the past 9 months Andersen Caledonia has been providing COVID-19 surface testing to a variety of customers, from private GP clinics to offices and hotels. The first of its kind in the UK, the results not only indicate the presence of SARS-CoV-2 but also the amount collected to indicate how heavily infected a […]
At Andersen Caledonia we have recently completed our cleanroom renovation at our facility in Bellshill, Glasgow. Combining these renovations with our existing sterilisation, laboratory testing and validation capabilities enables us to offer a fully integrated, effective solution for our customers. ISO Cleanroom Standards As part of the renovations, in accordance with ISO Cleanroom Standards, our cleanroom […]
Impact of Brexit on the Medical Device Industry As we approach the end of the Brexit transition period on December 31st 2020 it is important to consider the implications on the Medical Device Industry of the UK leaving the EU. UK Medical Device market regulations, currently the responsibility of the EU system, will be taken over […]
Link Between Sore Throats and Face Masks FFP2 face masks are proven to protect against the COVID-19 virus and have been approved by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as PPE for use in close contact situations with potential, or confirmed, cases of coronavirus. Andersen Caledonia provides high-quality FFP2 masks which feature 5 layered filtration and […]
It has been reported that 79 new coronavirus cases have been linked to a fish market in the Fengtai District of Beijing, putting a stop to plans to re-open schools. COVID-19 RNA was identified on chopping boards that had come into contact with Norwegian imported salmon produce, however experts claim that the fish contamination most […]
How to Keep Workspaces Clean from Covid-19 It is now critical to have the workplace clean during covid-19 to minimise and prevent the spread of the virus. The workplace is going to look a touch different in the post-covid era. Awareness of harmful bacteria isn’t just for germaphobes – it’s everyone’s concern. An article by Insider.co.uk detailed […]
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