Robert Cullen Ltd

MEDICAL

A major challenge facing the medical industry is the risk of cross-contamination inpatient care. The management of human waste can quickly turn into a high risk of cross-infection to patients and staff. Medical moulded pulp can reduce this risk.

When single-use moulded pulp urinals, bowls and dishes are safely disposed of in a macerator after use, they’re removing any risk of cross-contamination when compared to traditional washing. Waste and the moulded pulp product are inserted into the macerator which then pulverises the pulp and removes it, sending the waste into the sewage system.

Compared to the cost of reusing metal utensils – including the use of chemicals, spend on heating hot water and staff time to clean – moulded pulp is a cost-effective, environmentally friendly and time-saving choice.

Cullen are BRCGS “Packaging Materials” certificated up to the ‘high risk’ category for use in the medical industry. This standard demands hygiene controls and systematic analysis and review of all risk factors (HACCP).

Manufacturing moulded pulp for medical use requires Kitemark approval from BSI. As a supplier to the NHS, HSE and a number of health boards worldwide, our products must reach standards for each healthcare system on water retention and maceration capability.