Kenall adds KORE technology to its popular M4 Indigo-Clean EX surgical suite lighting series, providing the enhanced lens uniformity, and glare and contrast control so critical to the work performed in surgical suites.
KENOSHA, Wis., June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kenall is proud to announce the addition of KORE technology to its popular M4 Indigo-Clean EX surgical suite luminaire featuring visible light disinfection. The proprietary Kenall Optical Radiance Engine (KORE) provides enhanced lens uniformity, as well as the glare and contrast control so critical to the work performed in surgical suites. This new optical light engine further enhances the value proposition of the M4 Indigo-Clean EX luminaire. Indigo-Clean is a disinfection technology that kills pathogens safely, automatically, and continuously, and is clinically shown to reduce surgical site infections (SSIs) by 73%.[1]
According to the CDC, "SSI is the costliest HAI type with an estimated annual cost of $3.3 billion, and extends hospital length of stay by 9.7 days, with cost of hospitalization increased by more than $20,000 per admission."[2] As such, preventing even a single SSI pays for the cost of an Indigo-Clean operating room installation. In addition, KORE technology delivers the footcandles required in the O.R. while using less input power, representing further cost and energy savings to the facility.
Keren Imberg, Kenall's Clinical Affairs Director for Indigo-Clean, states, "We're excited to announce the addition of KORE technology to our industry leading Indigo-Clean EX surgical suite fixture. Designed and manufactured using the M4 platform as its base, the optics now utilize KORE technology's trapezoidal reflector to deliver a powerful combination of optical efficiency and whole room disinfection; both mission critical to successful surgical outcomes."
1. Am J Infection Control. 2019 July;47(7):804-810
2. https://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/pdfs/pscmanual/9pscssicurrent.pdf
About Kenall
Kenall Manufacturing, a Legrand company, was founded in Chicago, Illinois in 1963 and has built a reputation for durable lighting solutions of superior quality and exceptional value. Today, the company creates specialized solutions for the healthcare, cleanroom/containment, food processing, transportation, high abuse, and correctional lighting markets. Kenall luminaires are designed and manufactured in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and comply with the Buy American Act.
About Legrand
Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide. The Group harnesses technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical, digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Drawing on an approach that involves all teams and stakeholders, Legrand is pursuing its strategy of profitable and sustainable growth driven by acquisitions and innovation, with a steady flow of new offerings—including Eliot connected products with enhanced value in use. The company is listed on Euronext Paris and is notably a component stock of the CAC 40 and CAC 40 ESG indexes (ISIN code FR0010307819). Legrand Group
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