New EPA-approved push plate for automatic door activation kills 99.9 percent of bacteria* within two hours
CopperShield push plates made with CuVerro® bactericidal copper help inhibit build-up and growth of bacteria between routine cleaning and sanitizing, and continuously kill bacteria. They are offered in 4.5 inch and 6-inch square sizes, and feature a handicap logo and "press to open" engraving on 18-gauge brushed copper alloy. The push plates can be mounted directly into electrical or universal mounting boxes, and can be hardwired or connected wirelessly to the door.
"HAIs can be devastating to a hospital's revenue and reputation, and even deadly to patients," said Scott Gardeen, senior product manager for Larco products. "CopperShield push plates provide the kind of protection from infectious bacteria* patients and employees in the healthcare industry deserve."
**Larco is an ATEK Access Technologies brand and leader in access technologies for public entrances. For more information about Larco products, including the CopperShield push plate, visit www.larco.com.**
*Laboratory testing shows that, when cleaned regularly, CuVerro surfaces kill greater than 99.9% of the following bacteria within 2 hours of exposure: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterobacter aerogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, E. coli O157:H7, and Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus faecalis (VRE).
The use of CuVerro® antimicrobial copper products are a supplement to and not a substitute for standard infection control practices; users must continue to follow all current infection control practices, including those practices related to cleaning and disinfection of environmental surfaces. This surface has been shown to reduce microbial contamination, but it does not necessarily prevent cross contamination. CuVerro® is a registered trademark of GBC Metals, LLC and is used with permission (L-0005-1404). See www.CuVerro.com for more details.