Transition of Arizant Temperature Management Products To 3M Branding Confirms Integration Is Well On Track
Arizant Healthcare Inc., was acquired by 3M Company in October 2010. The integration of the trusted Arizant patient warming products into the 3M Infection Prevention portfolio means customers will now benefit from an extensive range of infection prevention solutions for optimum pre-, intra- and post-operative patient care. This is backed by a broad range of clinical studies and educational support, together with the combined knowledge, reputation and commitment to the customer of both organizations.
As part of the transition, patient warming products will now be marketed as 3M™ Bair Hugger™ therapy, 3M™ Ranger™ blood and fluid warming systems and 3M™ Bair Paws™ system. You will begin to see changes to product packaging, labeling, instructions for use leaflets, operator's manuals and cartons for these products over the coming months.
PLEASE BE ASSURED that there are no changes to the products nor their instructions for use — only the packaging and associated information materials are being revised to include 3M references.
Primary changes include:
Addition of the 3M logo
The addition of country-specific indicators such as:
Revised trademark language and added references regarding 3M's acquisition of Arizant: "Arizant Healthcare Inc., a 3M company"
Revisions to the layouts (e.g. text position) to accommodate the above changes
Below are images of the packaging and cartons that depict the addition of the 3M logo and information. (click to enlarge)
We are excited about these changes, which indicate that the transition process is well on track.
In the future, through combining Arizant's expertise as an innovator in temperature management with 3M's worldwide resources and deep technology expertise, we look forward to bringing you "new to the world" products to help prevent perioperative hypothermia and support our global mission of reducing healthcare associated infections.
If you have any questions regarding the change to packaging and labeling information or in relation to the transition, please contact Customer Services in France: 04.42.98.14.00, Belgium: 0800.734.34, or Luxembourg: 8002 5821.
