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Infection control keyboards

13 September 2017

SteriTouch has launched a medical grade keyboard for the healthcare, dental and cleanroom sectors.  The SteriType keyboard is fully washable and features an integrated silicone cover, preventing the need for a separate cover. 

The white ABS body of the keyboard and the soft-touch coating of the silicone cover contain SteriTouch antimicrobial protection throughout, preventing the growth of bacteria, biofilm and mould for their usable lifetime. The antimicrobial properties are based on ionic silver and are currently used in many sterile environments in products such as air pressure stabilisers, patient lighting and breath analysis products. 

Infection control protocols often dictate that blood spatter in the clinical environment must be cleaned with specific chemicals such as chlorine. SteriType keyboards have undergone chemical resistance testing which has proven that even the antimicrobial coating on the silicone cover will remain effective while using disinfectants or harsh agents such as methyl ethyl ketone (MEK). 

Also available as part of the initial launch is a washable, antimicrobial mouse, which, alongside the keyboards are suitable for any area where hygiene is paramount. 

 
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