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August 2008

TIDI Products, LLC (“TIDI”) Introduces Blood Pressure Cuff Barrier

Neenah, WI – TIDI, a leading manufacturer of single-use infection control products for the medical and dental industry, has introduced a new Blood Pressure Cuff Barrier. The new disposable barrier is 99.9 percent effective against bacteria pass-through.

The self-adhering barrier is easy to use and covers a patient’s upper arm prior to the application of any aneroid blood pressure cuff. Made of a soft, absorbent tissue and backed with a polyethylene film, the barrier offers leak-proof resistance to fluids, thereby providing a barrier that is 99.9 percent effective against bacteria pass-through. The soft tissue side of the barrier touches the patient’s skin providing comfort, while allowing for an accurate blood pressure reading.

A study published in “Unnecessary Deaths: The Human and Financial Costs of Hospital Infections”, by Betsy McCaughey, Ph. D. stated that 77 percent of blood pressure cuffs that are rolled on trolleys from room to room in hospitals were contaminated. 83 percent of blood pressure cuffs in intensive care units were contaminated.

“Cleaning blood pressure cuffs is time-consuming and less than effective at removing contaminants from the cuff fabric and Velcro,” says Jeff Murphy, Vice President of Marketing for TIDI. “The barrier offers quick and easy protection while measuring a patients’ blood pressure. This is a great way to reassure a patient of hygienic protection while also extending the life of equipment.”

About TIDI:
TIDI (www.tidiproducts.com) is a leading manufacturer of single-use patient-care and infection control products for the medical and dental industries. Its products include patient examination gowns, examination table barriers, dental bibs, gauze sponges and thermometer sheaths. TIDI is certified in ISO 9001:2000, EN/ISO 13485:2003, and European CE Mark.

	Media Contact: Patty Hoffman Marketing Communications Phone: 920-751-4049 Email: phoffman@tidiproducts.com
		Blood Pressure Cuff Barriers