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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KIMBERLY-CLARK LAUNCHES NEW STERILISATION WRAP
THAT REINFORCES CONFIDENCE IN STERILITY OF
INSTRUMENTS
An innovative sterilisation wrap has been launched by Kimberly-Clark Health Care to provide
immediate confidence that the integrity of sterile surgical instruments has not been
compromised.
Kimguard One-Step* Quick Check* offers visual reassurance that the wrap is free from tears,
cuts and holes. It works by combining two sheets of thermally bonded wrap – a blue layer and
a white layer – so that any breaches in the fabric are easily identifiable.
As problems occurring on single colour wrap might be hard to spot, this new feature saves
valuable time in the operating room as it avoids the need to add additional steps into the
inspection process.
This time saving enhances the existing advantages of the Kimguard One Step* range which
delivers the protection of double wrapping in a single step so that users can save up to 49%
of time wrapping and opening packages compared to a more conventional sequential
wrapping process. (1).
In addition, the new wrap also features Kimberly-Clark’s patented PowerGuard* Technology
to provide a robust microbial barrier that gives excellent protection against contamination. By
incorporating a stabilised charge in the fibres of Kimguard*, the treated fabric captures the
bacteria and helps to prevent it from passing through the fabric on to the sterilised devices
and instruments even when challenged with steam.
“Quick Check* is a great addition to the One Step* range as it adds yet further benefits to this
highly effective and easy to use sterilisation wrap,” explained Karina Engels, Sterilisation
Product Manager for Kimberly-Clark. “The new product provides benefits both to the CSSD
and the OR: it provides additional peace of mind to the surgical team that devices and
instruments are sterile and that they can focus on their own roles and their patients in the OR.
For the CSSD it allows staff to colour code trays and make them stand out from the rest.”

References
1. This study was undertaken by Kurt Salmon Associates, inc, to quantify the time
required to wrap and open packages using Kimguard One-Step* compared to
conventional sequential wrap
*Registered Trademark or Trademark of Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. © KCWW. All rights
reserved.
Ends 1 st June 2012
Issued by The Vivid Consultancy. For further information contact Caroline Rawlinson on +44
1684 854420 or email caroline@thevividconsultancy.com
Note to Editors
Kimberly-Clark Health Care
Kimberly-Clark Health Care is a global health and hygiene leader with world-wide sales in
excess of $1.5 billion. The company’s objective is to deliver breakthrough solutions to help
prevent, diagnose and manage major issues in four clinical areas – Surgery, Ventilator
Acquired Pneumonia, Infection Prevention and Digestive Health. Supporting the company's
quality solutions across its product range is the Kimberly-Clark Advantage*, a branded
program of value-added services, encompassing education, knowledgeable customer
support, tools & best practices, clinical research and an expert sales force. Core to Kimberly-
Clark's philosophy is the company's Knowledge Network Programme* - a growing collection
of educational resources to help hospitals improve expertise and skills in key clinical areas
with the aim of enhancing patient care. The Knowledge Network* enables healthcare staff to
access the training and educational materials at a number of different levels depending upon
the subject matter and the way people prefer to learn.