Richmar MicroBlock™ Antimicrobial White Cloth Electrodes
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Richmar proudly presents the MicroBlock e-stim electrode, the first and only antimicrobial electrode available... designed to enhance patient safety and clinical outcomes!
With over 70 years of leadership in physical agent modalities, Richmar has engineered MicroBlock to actively combat and prevent bacterial growth on and around the electrode’s surface. This innovative technology serves as a vital component of infection prevention strategies in hospitals and healthcare facilities, offering clinicians a reliable solution to reduce the incidence of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) during patient care.
MicroBlock’s patented antimicrobial adhesive surface significantly reduces contamination risks by rapidly neutralizing a broad spectrum of pathogenic microorganisms and antibiotic-resistant bacteria upon contact.
Targeted pathogens include Enterobacter cloacae (CRE), Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Escherichia coli (ESBL), Enterococcus faecalis (VRE), Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Acinetobacter baumannii (Multi-Drug Resistant). By integrating seamlessly into existing treatment protocols, MicroBlock empowers clinicians to prioritize patient safety while delivering effective neurostimulation therapy.
- Infection Prevention
- A 2013 study on therapeutic modalities shows that bacteria from the skin can be transferred on an electrode from one treatment to the next, potentially reintroducing bacteria to the patient when their immune system may be more compromised. The CDC also estimates that 1 in 31 hospital patients will have at least one healthcare-associated infection, illustrating the cause for concern.
- MicroBlock electrodes are the first and only solution intended to help minimize, if not neutralize, this risk.
- Increased Efficiency
- Lower electrical resistance than competing electrodes means lower intensity of stimulation is needed to reach the desired therapeutic outcome.
- Longer Performance
- MicroBlock electrodes have been tested to maintain overall performance and effectiveness over a greater number of treatments compared to competing manufacturers' electrodes.
- Rated to perform over 20 treatments effectively (totaling 18+ hours of stimulation) before disposing.
- Lower Cost of Application
- MicroBlock is a premium neurostimulation electrode that is positioned and priced competitively against other electrodes, and will prove to cost less in terms of cost-per-use, due to its increased capacity for applications compared to other economical, value electrodes.
- No other electrode protects your patients against infection, which could result in additional costs from treatment and potential litigation.
- Allergen-Free
- Allergic reactions to antiseptic agents are rare. In 2017, the FDA issued a warning concerning allergic reactions to the commonly-used antiseptic, chlorhexidine gluconate. Benzethonium chloride, the antimicrobial agent in MicroBlock, was listed among the suggested alternatives to chlorhexidine gluconate.
- Available In Multiple Shapes & Sizes
- 2" x 2" Square (4/pack)
- 2" Round (4/pack)
- 3" Round (4/pack)
- 2" x 3.5" Rectangle (4/pack)
- 3" x 5" Rectangle (2/pack)