Henry Schein Announces Exclusive Distribution Agreement of Radic8 Air Purifier Systems in the U.S. and Canada

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[{"type":"text","content":"\nRadic8 Devices Can Help Improve Indoor Infection Control in Dental Practices\n\n MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nHenry Schein (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with Radic8, a UK-based manufacturer of air purifier systems, to distribute their devices in the U.S. and Canada.*\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200715005045/en/(Photo: Business Wire)\n\nThe Radic8 ViruskillerTM is currently being marketed under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) enforcement policy for air purifiers during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The product is intended to be effective at killing SARS-CoV-2 based on its demonstrated effectiveness against viruses that are similar to SARS-CoV-2 or are harder to kill.** The results show a 99.9999%, 6 log reduction, kill rate in a single air pass. The kill rate is used to describe what percentage of a given germ is killed by a particular process or disinfectant.\n\n\nWhen dealing with viruses, single air pass kill rates are critical to minimize the risk of cross contamination. Two key factors to consider when using technology to reduce airborne and droplet virus exposure are controlling the airflow to take the danger away from the breathing zone and purifying the air as it passes through the unit in a single air pass. Controlled airflow drags contaminated air away from the breathing zone, replacing it with air that has been purified. Then the purified air is released from the top, pushing contaminated air to the floor and the fan drags it back towards the unit that creates laminar airflow.\n\n\n“We’re pleased to announce this exclusive agreement with Radic8, as we know that patient safety is a top priority for dental professionals, and air purification systems can help practices improve indoor infection control, reducing the risk of exposure to certain pathogens,” said AJ Caffentzis, President, U.S. Dental Distribution. “We’re excited to add Radic8 air purification devices to our portfolio of air management technologies, reinforcing Henry Schein’s commitment to helping dental professionals provide a safer environment for their patients and staff.”\n\n\nThe Radic8 air purifier is available through Henry Schein Dental in three different versions:\n\n\n\nRadic8 ViruskillerTM 401...

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