What is CuVerro®?

CuVerro is a new type of touch surface material designed specifically for areas where cleanliness is a concern.

• When cleaned regularly, kills more than 99.9% of bacteria* within 2 hours and continues to kill 99% of bacteria* even after repeated contamination
• Registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a surface that continuously kills bacteria* within 2 hours
• 100% copper-based alloy
• Professional medical grade appearance that is tarnish resistant
  
• Poses no threat to human health
• Continuously kills bacteria* between touches and regular cleaning

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Problem:

Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI’s) are a growing concern among hospitals everywhere

• 1 in 20 patients contract an HAI causing up to 100,000 deaths each year¹
  
• Approximately $45 Billion is spent annually for treatment of HAI’s1 Outbreaks can and do happen outside of healthcare facilities
• Foodborne disease causes approximately 76 million infections contributing to 5,000 deaths annually²
• Educational facilities and public buildings provide ideal conditions for spreading infectious bacteria²

Solution:

Arrow Hart products made with CuVerro® touch surfaces that, when cleaned regularly, continuously kill bacteria* left behind by dirty hands, killing more than 99.9% of bacteria* within 2 hours

• CuVerro is an EPA registered copper-based alloy that helps to inhibit buildup and growth of bacteria* within 2 hours of exposure between routine cleaning and sanitizing steps
• EPA testing conducted under Good Laboratory Practices has shown that copper alloys significantly and consistently reduce the amount of bacteria living on high-touch surfaces
  
• From healthcare settings to educational, hospitality and public facilities, when cleaned regularly, CuVerro continuously reduces bacteria* contamination, achieving 99.9% reduction within 2 hours of exposure

*Laboratory testing shows that, when cleaned regularly, CuVerro® antimicrobial copper surfaces kill greater than 99.9% of the following bacteria within 2 hours of exposure: MRSA, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterobacter aerogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and E. coli O157:H7. CuVerro® antimicrobial copper surfaces are a supplement to and not a substitute for standard infection control practices and have been shown to reduce microbial contamination, but do not necessarily prevent cross contamination; users must continue to follow all current infection control practices, including those practices related to cleaning and disinfection of environmental surfaces. CuVerro is a registered trademark of GBC Metals, LLC and is used with permission, CW-0013-1207.

†Not approved for direct food contact or food packaging uses. (1) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) October 2009. (2) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) October 2000.