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VERATHON DEBUTS FIRST SINGLE-USE VIDEO LARYNGOSCOPE MADE WITH BIO-BASED PLASTICS
Spectrum QC eco is made with an 80% bio-based plastic shell utilising the mass balance approach, certified by International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS). The bio-based materials have a 74% lower carbon footprint compared to fossil fuel-based alternatives. This is accomplished without compromising performance.
With sustainability becoming a growing priority for many global healthcare organisations, hospitals are reducing waste, improving energy efficiency, and seeking better alternatives for medical supplies. Their focus closely aligns with Verathon's commitment to innovate for our clinicians while always considering the environment.
Verathon is dedicated to supporting hospitals and healthcare organisations on their environmental journey, with no compromise to high-quality patient care and safety.
" said Earl Thompson , President of Verathon.
Verathon® is a global medical device company focused on supporting customers by being their trusted partner, delivering high-quality products that endure over time and ensure clinical and economic utility. Two areas where Verathon has significantly impacted patient care, and become the market leader in each, are airway management and bladder volume measurement. The company's GlideScope® video laryngoscopy and BFlex™ bronchoscopy solutions and its BladderScan® portable ultrasound products effectively address unmet needs for healthcare providers. Verathon, a subsidiary of Roper Technologies, is headquartered in
Bothell, Washington , and has international subsidiaries in
Canada , Europe , and
Asia . For more information, please visit .
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The raw material of the shells is linked to 80% bio-circular feedstock, which is allocated via the mass balance approach based on the amount of bio-circular material sourced in its production.
The raw material has a 74% lower carbon footprint than a fossil-fuel based plastic, based on Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) sourcing data on file.
Cristina Calvet
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