BOCA RATON, Fla., July 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- American Scientific
Resources, Inc. ("American Scientific Resources" or the "Company")
(OTCQB: ASFX) and its distributor, School Health Corporation, today
announced that they have received a purchase order from School
Health Corporation for 108 Disintegrator Plus units to be delivered
to a single school district to meet their needle disposal
needs.
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The Disintegrator Plus™ is an FDA approved and EPA recommended
needle destruction device for home use. The Disintegrator
Plus™ is a portable -needle destruction device that uses plasma arc
technology to disintegrate the syringe's needle. The device
is powered by a small, 9.6 volt nickel metal hydride (NiMh)
rechargeable battery and is RoHS compliant and has the quality
assurance of the CE mark. The device is intended for 27-31 gauge
insulin hypodermic needles that are 1/4 to 1/2 inch in length. It
can be used with most insulin pens and with disposable insulin
syringes from 1/3 to 1 cubic centimeter in volume. The used needle
is inserted into a hole on the device and the power button is
pressed for a few seconds. The battery produces an arc of
electricity that melts and blunts the needle tip, kills pathogens
and seals the syringe making it safe to throw directly into the
household trash. The action produces no smoke, ash or residue
and there is nothing to clean out. The Disintegrator Plus™ is
a portable needle destruction device that serves as an effective
alternative to conventional sharps containers for disposal of used
needles for self injectors.
"People who rely on self-injection drugs for treatment, such as
diabetics, persons with multiple sclerosis, kids on growth hormone,
etc. are usually faced with the uncertainty of how to properly
dispose of used syringes," said Christopher
F. Tirotta, MD, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
American Scientific Resources. He noted that in the school
setting improper needle disposal can put children, nurses, teachers
and maintenance workers at risk of needle stick injuries.
"Use of the Disintegrator Plus can eliminate that risk
cost-effectively," he added.
Marc Massoglia, Senior Vice
President of Sales for American Scientific Resources, noted "the
significance of this sale is that this customer recognizes that the
Disintegrator Plus can be a more cost-effective and eco-friendly
solution for needle disposal than the traditional method of
distributing and collecting sharps boxes and ensuring their proper,
safe disposal after use. We continue to target schools as an ideal
environment for the Disintegrator because it can be used for years,
produces no ash, residue, or smoke and leaves nothing to be cleaned
out. The Disintegrator Plus destroyed syringe is safe and
makes proper needle/syringe disposal very convenient."
Rob Rogers, Chief Operating
Officer of School Health Corporation added, "The Disintegrator Plus
is another innovative product that School Health Corporation
provides to its customers. The unit is small, portable and
self-contained, thereby allowing quick, easy and safe disposal of
needles in the school or home setting."
About American Scientific Resources, Inc.
American Scientific Resources, Inc. is a purpose-driven consumer
product manufacturer specializing in the clinical, home healthcare,
infant and juvenile products industries. The Company sources
and designs innovative health and safety products, developing
advanced technology and intellectual property. The Company's
products, which include infrared thermometers and safe disposal
systems for home use of sharps and needles associated with certain
health care issues, are distributed through established
relationships in-house and through an ever growing network of
leading global healthcare distributors and retailers. Brands
under the American Scientific Resources umbrella include Kidz-Med,
Disintegrator Plus and VeraTemp.
For more information, visit the corporate website at
www.americansci.com, www.kidzmed.com and
www.disintegratorplus.com.
About School Health Corporation
Headquartered in Hanover Park,
Ill., School Health Corporation is the leading supplier of
health supplies and equipment to schools. Over 95% of the Top
500 school districts and largest universities in the country order
from School Health each year. School Health has evolved from
a specialized distributor of basic supplies to a consultative
solutions provider offering its customers more than 12,000 products
from over 600 manufacturers. For more information, call
1-866-323-5465 or visit http://www.schoolhealth.com.
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Contact:
Beverly Jedynak
President
Martin E. Janis & Company,
Inc.
312-943-1123
bjedynak@janispr.com
Investor contact:
Investor Relations
American Scientific Resources
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561-948-4863
SOURCE American Scientific Resources, Inc.