1st Dec 2015 11:22
LONDON (Alliance News) - Tristel PLC on Tuesday said that a French study has shown the "superiority" of its chlorine dioxide wiping method to disinfect medical instruments used in the ear, nose and throat department of a hospital over the alternative of peracetic acid soaking.
The study was undertaken jointly by the infection prevention and ENT departments at the University Hospital, Lille, the company said.
The Tristel Wipe killed all four bacterial strains in 30 seconds compared to ten minutes for its rival, the company said, while killing "far more" resistant bacterial spore in a shorter period of time.
"We have developed a Wipes business in Germany worth over GBP1.0 million in sales, and significant footholds in Spain, Italy, Benelux, and also Scandinavia. Whilst we have a very capable distribution partner in France, the lack of French originated scientific support for our products has held us back in terms of sales. This study is a very positive step forward for us in the French market," Chief Executive Paul Swinney said in a statement.
Shares in Tristel were down 5.2% at 132.30 pence on Tuesday morning.
By Samuel Agini; [email protected]; @samuelagini
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