New Rowespike vent with longer cannula

New Rowespike vent is now available with a longer metal cannula to easily penetrate the bungs on bags.

The metal cannula will easily pierce bungs for repeated withdrawal and aspiration of cytostatic solutions from vials, bottles and bags.

Syringes will conveniently secure directly to the top of the device using the luer lock.

For more informatuon and free samples, call 0800 0328 428

New TimestripPlus - 8 deg C at a glance

New TimestripPlus +8 deg C temperature indicators can show at a glance whether your vaccine or medication has breached the recommended level of between +2 deg C and +8 deg C and for how long.

To remain potent, medications and vaccines need to be stored within the temperature range recommended by the manufacturers and TimestripPlus offers an extremely convenient and cost effective solution for managaing cold chain items.

TimestripPlus indicators are easy to use, simply activate at room temperature and apply the disposable indicator to your temperature sensitive item using the adhesive backing. Store the item below the 8 deg C threshold and the indicator will remain inactive. However, as soon as the temperature of the item rises above 8 deg C, the indicator will not only record the breach, but for how long it occurred.

Helapet are the exclusive distributor of TimestripPlus for the NHS, please call 0800 0328 428 for samples and more information.

www.helapet.co.uk/coldchain

A3 user instructions poster for Helapet Porters

An A3 poster with the user instructions for the Helapet Porters is now available. The posters can be placed on a wall in a convenient place to aid when loading temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals or vaccines into the Porter for transporting to the ward or end user.

To obtain a copy, please call 0800 0328 428

New TimestripPlus 8 deg C

Perfect for vaccines

Be confident that vaccines have been stored between +2 deg C and + 8 deg C with new TimestripPlus temperature indicators.

To remain potent, vaccines must be stored within the temperature range recommended by the manufacturers.

A two year audit revealed that out of 96 GP practices, 40% of vaccines were stored outside the recommended temperature range and a number of medications had to be destroyed. (ref: NPSA/2010/RRR008)

By applying a new timestripPlus temperature indicator to each box of vaccines, you can be confident that any breach in the cold chain is recorded, aiding patient safety.

In addition, any unused vaccine returned to the GP surgery or pharmacy can be reallocated, reducing waste and saving precious budget spend.

www.helapet.co.uk/coldchain

For more information and free samples call 0800 0328 428

mAbs study day - book now for new dates 2011

The first study day of our fourth series held in Redhill, was well attended with excellent feedback. Further chances to attend mAbs - preparation of monoclonal antibodies - practical aspects and risk management will be on 10th February in Crewe and on 7th April in Edinburgh with further dates to follow.

Please book early to avoid disappointment.
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Order early for Christmas

Helapet will be closed between Christmas and the New Year. Please make sure that you order enough stock to cover for this period.

Our offices will re-open for business on 4th January 2011

Great results from our customer survey

Thank you to all of you who took the time to complete our customer service questionnaire and a delicious Christmas hamper is on it's way to Claire in Kettering who has won the prize draw.

We are proud that 86% of our customers are very satisfied with Helapet overall and 86% of you would refer us to a colleague.

Our survey highlights that we are more responsive than our competitors, ordering is easy and the quality of our products is excellent.

As a result of your replies, we will be making improvements to our customer service, with a restructure to our website to include more educational downloads and technical support.

Thank you for helping us improve our service to you