Corian in healthcare. The assets of Corian in the field of medicine

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1 *MEP farde UK /12/03 13:34 Page 1 in the field of medicine Hygienic: Corian installations are homogeneous, non-porous and free of open joints, so they do not delaminate or promote the formation of bacteria and micro-organisms, thereby reducing the risk of cross-infection. Easy to clean: Large work surfaces and integrated bowls without any visible joints are exceptionally easy to clean. What is more, as Corian can be thermoformed, it can be used to create rounded finishes where vertical and horizontal elements meet, thereby facilitating cleaning. Stain resistant: As it is non-porous, Corian prevents infiltration by liquids, fluids and chemical products (acids, bases and reagents). If persistent stains remain after the surface has been wiped, they can easily be removed using an abrasive pad or very fine sandpaper. Lasting and renewable: Corian is extremely sturdy and able to withstand wear and tear over time as well as frequent and repeated use. In addition, if it is damaged, the installation can be repaired on site so that it always looks in prime condition, while keeping the extent of the work to a minimum. Helps save time and money: Corian can easily be installed on an existing covering, which saves the cost of removal and replacement. Attractive and functional: Thanks to its ability to be thermoformed or inlayed, Corian offers a virtually endless range of design possibilities. In addition, it can be combined very effectively with other commonly used materials such as stainless steel, and is available in over 100 colours, opening up countless ways of personalising your applications. Creation & Production Printed in Belgium L (10.02) Corian in healthcare Corian in healthcare

2 *MEP farde UK /12/03 13:34 Page 2 Our health is our most precious possession and therefore deserves the best of care. Corian promises both comfort and effectiveness. Managers of hospitals, clinics, laboratories and consulting rooms today recognise the importance for both patients and their visitors of a pleasant reception and care environment. They appreciate that calming, comfortable surroundings will promote recovery more quickly than the institutional coldness that has traditionally been characteristic of hospitals. Corian combines an attractive appearance with effective, reliable performance, allowing it to meet both the health requirements of a medical institution (fighting against cross-infection and ensuring hygiene) and the patients and nursing staff s need for comfort. Produced exclusively by DuPont, Corian combines natural minerals and state-of-the-art acrylic polymers already used in medicine. This thermoformable, non-toxic and hypoallergenic material is the perfect choice when renovating medical facilities. Finally, thanks to its durability and the ease with which it can be repaired on site, Corian retains its value over the years, representing a long-term investment in line with the brand image and the quality of your institution. HEALTH APPLICATIONS: SURGICAL TRAYS ENDOSCOPIC UNITS WET AND DRY BENCHES WALL CLADDING FOR OPERATING AREAS NEONATOLOGY, ENDOSCOPY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE SERVICES MATERNITY NURSING STATION WORKTOPS RECEPTION COUNTERS BOWL AND SHOWER SURFACES IN PATIENTS ROOMS, HAND BASINS Non-toxic: Corian is an inert, non-toxic and hypoallergenic material. As such, it is used for delicate applications such as cladding the walls and work surfaces in operating areas, clean rooms and intensive care units. In the event of fire, it has the flame-retardant properties of alumina trihydrate and does not release a single molecule of halogen gases. Complies with codes and regulations: Corian is an excellent choice for areas that must meet the most stringent regulatory standards, for example food-handling areas. In addition, as Corian can be moulded and thermoformed, it can be used to create ergonomic passageways and workstations without sharp edges or projecting corners, accommodating wheelchairs. CAREGGI HOSPITAL, FLORENCE, ITALY. DESIGN WAND SYSTEM 2001, VIEW OF OPERATING AREA, WALL CLADDING IN SEAGRASS. PHARMACY COUNTERS AND LABORATORY TABLES PUBLIC WASHROOMS CAFETERIA, BUFFET AND RECEPTION TABLES SIGNS AUTOPSY TABLES DuPont Corian warranty: All installations fitted by a member of the DuPont Quality Network are covered by a 10-year limited installed warranty: an assurance of the quality and long-term cost-effectiveness of your investment.

3 *Operating Theatres14.10 UK 10/12/03 14:11 Page 1 IN THE OPERATING THEATRE Asepsis guaranteed IN THE OPERATING THEATRE The operating area is a place where asepsis is the top priority. The non-porosity of Corian, its lack of open joints and the rounded corners that can be created using this material guarantee that it is extremely easy to clean, both for horizontal surfaces and for walls and specific applications. Corian is used to equip new operating theatres and to renovate existing surgery units. CONTROL PANEL BUILT IN TO WALL CLADDING, MALVA-ROSA HOSPITAL (VALENCE, SPAIN). in the operating theatre PREMISES: hygienic extremely easy to clean and maintain complete absence of joints inner corners rounded by thermoforming easy to install and repair can be installed simply by covering existing surfaces SURGICAL BENCHES (DRY AND WET): hygienic customised configuration (single, double or triple unit) PREPARATION AREA AND SINK IN SIERRA DUSK IN THE SCANNER UNIT AT ZURICH TEACHING HOSPITAL. ENDOSCOPIC EQUIPMENT: highly resistant to aggressive substances prevents formation of bacteria, easy to disinfect HAND BASIN IN THE OPERATING AREA, THERMOFORMED TO CUSTOMER SPECIFICATIONS FOR INCREASED ERGONOMICS. COLOUR: FESTIVAL. CAMEO WHITE SHEETS ASSEMBLED WITH INCONSPICUOUS JOINTS TO CREATE WALL CLADDING IN ONE PIECE, MALVA-ROSA HOSPITAL ENDOSCOPY UNIT, ELEMENT WITH COVED BACKSPLASH FACILITATING MAINTENANCE. Corian is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company.

4 *rooms14.10 UK 10/12/03 14:16 Page 1 IN PATIENTS ROOMS AND BATHROOMS IN PATIENTS ROOMS AND BATHROOMS FITTED WASHSTAND SURFACES, HAND BASINS, SHOWER WALLS AND BASES, SIDE TABLE, SKIRTING BOARDS, FRAMES AND WINDOW SILLS There is clear evidence that a comfortable In addition, its modularity means that it environment has a positive effect on patients can be used even in the most cramped areas convalescence. Thanks to its flexibility in to create vanity tops to fit a shower room, design and its range of colours, Corian can to clad shower walls, or to provide a shower be used to create a pleasant setting without base that is accessible to the disabled. compromising on hygiene. for patients rooms and bathrooms hygienic non-porous, can be assembled with inconspicuous joints, making it easy to clean and maintain thermoformable and modular in line with the configuration of the rooms attractive solution creating a warm and pleasant atmosphere promoting recovery warm and soft to touch available in over 100 colours material can be repaired on site resistant to shocks and the wear caused by intensive use excellent long-term investment VANITY TOP IN MOULDED, MIDNIGHT. (WIDE RANGE OF COLOURS AVAILABLE.) SHOWER AREA ENTIRELY COVERED IN (WALL CLADDING AND SHOWER BASE), REHABILITATION INSTITUTE, CHICAGO. TRAY AND SIDE TABLE IN. SPILL-PROOF LIPS AND ROUNDED EDGES FOR COMFORTABLE USE AND OPTIMAL CLEANING. MEDICAL HAND BASIN. BOWL WITH BACKSPLASH MADE IN ONE PIECE OF BY THERMOFORMING. SHOWER BASE IN SOLID COLOUR OF, FEATURING EDGE MOULDING.

5 *HIV UK 10/12/03 13:56 Page 1 AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE, THE HIV VIRUS, X-RAYS AND THE PREVENTION OF CROSS-INFECTION AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE, THE HIV VIRUS, X-RAYS AND THE PREVENTION OF CROSS-INFECTION As is the case with all materials used in sensitive locations, Corian has undergone numerous laboratory tests and trials designed to certify its safety for both nuclear medicine applications and for X-ray facilities or facilities that come into contact with fluids and tissue infected with the HIV virus. Test reports reveal the suitability of Corian for this high-risk purpose. IN NUCLEAR MEDICINE Corian is a non-porous material that can be easily decontaminated, even at extremely high levels of radiation. Laboratory tests have shown that Corian surfaces contaminated with very high levels of 14 C, 3 H, 35 S and 32 S radioisotopes can be very easily decontaminated using an abrasive pad. Repeated contamination/decontamination AND HIV Corian can be easily cleansed of the human immune deficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS. Corian does not release any products harmful to the growth of infected tissue cells and likely to adversely affect the analyses carried out in the laboratory. The tests performed by the DuPont Applied TOP SHELF SURFACE IN THE TOMOGRAPHY ROOM, SECTION H, GRANGETTES CLINIC, GENEVA. BOTTOM SCANNER UNIT AT THE ZURICH TEACHING HOSPITAL. WALL AND FURNITURE CLADDING IN SIERRA DUSK. tests have yielded equally satisfying results. Test results: Corian samples were decontaminated to a level of Biotechnology Group show that a Corian surface can be cleansed of high concentrations of the HIV virus simply by rinsing with a dilute solution of activity of less than 100 disintegrations per minute bleach. (dpm) per 100-cm 2 area, that is an absorbed dose of A 10% solution of common bleach (0.5% sodium less than 0.2 mrad. hypochlorite) eliminates all HIV infection from contaminated Corian surfaces. AND X-RAYS High levels of radioactive contamination can AND CROSS-INFECTIONS easily be removed from Corian installations. The hygienic qualities of Corian reduce the Corian is effectively cleansed of radioactive possibility of cross-infection to a minimum in contamination by gentle sanding with fine all areas requiring particular hygiene. The non- sandpaper followed by treatment with Count- porosity of the material, together with its lack off. Following this process, the contamination of open joints, prevents the formation of bacteria is below the levels tolerated for zones that can while facilitating the cleaning of the installation. be accessed freely without protective equipment and the Corian installation shows no visual signs of discolouration or delamination. Corian is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company.

6 *Labos14.10 UK 10/12/03 14:03 Page 1 IN THE LABORATORY IN THE LABORATORY Outstanding aesthetic qualities Cleanliness is vitally important in laboratories. With its hygienic qualities and its high performance levels, Corian is ideal for this type of application, while at the same time blending perfectly with other materials. It enhances the image of your laboratory and creates a more pleasant and efficient working environment. SEROLOGY LABORATORY, ONE-PIECE SINK AND BENCH IN GLACIER WHITE, HEARTLANDS NHS HOSPITAL. in the laboratory good thermal and chemical resistance assembled with inconspicuous joints ergonomic benches all in one piece with fitted sinks easy to clean, including persistent stains non-porous and homogeneous can be repaired on site can be combined with other materials attractive, comfortable and effective available in over 100 colours, with numerous edge treatments possible SINK, DRAINING BOARD, UNIT FRONTS AND WALL CLADDING IN CAMEO WHITE, CUTOUT AND INLAYS IN SPRUCE. AS IS ASSEMBLED WITHOUT VISIBLE JOINTS, IT IS POSSIBLE TO CREATE LARGE AREAS SEEMINGLY MADE FROM A SINGLE PIECE SUCH AS THIS LARGE LABORATORY BENCH. PHARMACEUTICAL LABORATORY, GLENOLDEN USA, THE MODULARITY OF MAKES IT THE PERFECT MATERIAL FOR THIS TYPE OF SPECIFIC APPLICATION. THIS INSET SINK HAS A REMOVABLE COVER IN EVERGREEN TO MATCH THE BENCH. IS RENOWNED FOR ITS HYGIENE AND ITS ASEPTIC QUALITIES. MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY (GERMANY).

7 *Cabinets14.10 UK 10/12/03 13:50 Page 1 IN PRIVATE CONSULTING ROOMS IN PRIVATE CONSULTING ROOMS DENTISTS, OPHTHALMOLOGISTS, VETERINARY SURGEONS, PAEDIATRICIANS, PHARMACISTS Its attractive appearance, flexibility in design and functional character are all properties that make Corian the ideal material for private consulting rooms. This material can be used to create large ergonomic surfaces in a single piece, thereby contributing to the clinical cleanliness required in medical consulting rooms. Corian is also ideal for reception areas, waiting rooms and treatment rooms in private consulting facilities, lending them an elegant homogeneity of texture and colour. WORKTOP IN MEDITERRANEAN WITH FITTED SINK AND COVED BACKSPLASH, DENTAL SURGERY, CHINGFORD (UNITED KINGDOM). in private consulting rooms: assembly with inconspicuous joints hampers dust gathering and the formation of mould and bacteria large surfaces in one piece with fitted sinks backsplashes and waterfall edge treatments prevent dripping modular, customised configuration for improved ergonomics CAN BE USED TO CREATE SOFT, WARM MOULDED SURFACES FOR PAEDIATRIC CLINICS AND KINDERGARTENS. hygienic, easy to clean and functional attractive and available in a wide choice of colours OPHTHALMOLOGY CONSULTING ROOM, CUSTOMISED WORKTOP AND CLADDING FOR EXAMINATION UNIT IN SIERRA DUSK. IS EQUALLY SUITABLE FOR VETERINARY EXAMINATIONS. ANIMAL CLINIC, PULLY (SWITZERLAND)

8 *Miscellaneous14.10 UK 10/12/03 14:39 Page 1 OTHER APPLICATIONS IN HEALTHCARE ESTABLISHMENTS OTHER APPLICATIONS IN HEALTHCARE ESTABLISHMENTS NEONATOLOGY DEPARTMENT, RECEPTION AREAS, RESTAURANTS, CAFETERIAS, PUBLIC WASHROOMS, SIGNS, ETC. Corian provides a perfect solution for the general services in hospitals. Its elegance, its modularity and its wear resistance make it the preferred material for cladding reception areas, corridors and waiting rooms, while its hygienic qualities make it the ideal choice for public washrooms. In the cafeteria, the neonatology department or for a custom-designed sign system, Corian guarantees both a hygienic environment and the comfort of patients and their visitors. HOSPITAL CAFETERIA, COUNTER WITH FITTED FOOD CONTAINERS AND INTEGRATED STAINLESS STEEL TRAY SLIDES. in other hospital environments MATERNITY AND PAEDIATRICS: soft and warm to touch, providing comfort for babies and nursing staff workstations with fitted bathtubs at room temperature RECEPTION AREA: attractive and elegant, for increased comfort resistant to intensive use thermoformable, enabling distinctive designs IS IDEAL FOR EQUIPPING NEONATOLOGY DEPARTMENTS. HERE, A MOULDED BATHTUB IS BUILT INTO THE WASHSTAND SURFACE. wide range of colours repairable RESTAURANT AND CAFETERIA: non-porous and hygienic, therefore easy to clean possibility of creating large, customised surface containers fitted without visible joints meets foodstuffs standards WASHROOM FACILITIES: hygienic TOILET SEAT AND VANITY TOP IN THERMOFORMED, SHAPED TO FACILITATE ACCESS FOR DISABLED PEOPLE, SENVITAS MEDICAL CENTRE (GERMANY). easy to clean can be configured as required, including for the disabled possibility of avoiding corners SIGNS: original signs that can be personalised range of colours enabling the use of colour codes ONE-PIECE NURSING STATION IN THERMOFORMED, WITH CONTRASTING MOULDING AND SKIRTING BOARD, CAROLINA MEDICAL CENTER (USA). PARTITIONS IN DUSK AT ST VINCENTS HOSPITAL (USA) ARE BOTH STYLISH AND EASY TO CLEAN.