BioCote Antimicrobial Protection – a second line of defence.

Comark has now reduced hygiene risks by adding BioCote antimicrobial to its top selling temperature measurement instruments,
including the C20 Series electronic thermometers and EVt
transport loggers.
Use these Comark instruments to check and monitor safe temperatures
for food and other temperature sensitive materials throughout
manufacture and the supply chain, in the knowledge that
the instruments
and probes themselves contribute to the fight against harmful
bacteria and other micro-organisms.
Comark chose BioCote because -
- BioCote antimicrobial agent added to equipment
at risk provides an important second line of defence to support
existing hygiene procedures and reduces the risk of spreading harmful micro-organisms
- BioCote protection is increasingly accepted as
part of HACCP, due diligence and health and safety procedures
in the continuing
fight against infectious agents
- BioCote Ltd has a
rigorous validation and quality control programme with all
testing conducted by independent laboratories
to ensure the anti-microbial performance of all products
- BioCote active
ingredients are registered with the US Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
How BioCote Works
The silver based BioCote antimicrobial releases silver ions from the surface of any material that has been
coated or impregnated
with it. The silver ions cause functions in the bacteria to break down, stopping their reproduction and therefore inhibiting bacterial growth.
Comark impregnates the BioCote antimicrobial
into the plastic used for instrument cases and other components
during the
moulding process and applies it to surfaces of labels and keypads.
The agent lasts throughout the life of the instrument as an extra
defence against the risk of the spread of potentially harmful
organisms.
Although BioCote inhibits the growth of micro-organisms on
the instrument or probe handle, it does not protect individuals against
such harmful organisms or remove the need to maintain the highest
standards of personal and product hygiene and cleanliness.
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