Global Experts Debate Solutions for Preventing Healthcare Acquired Infections at the 2010 International Conference of The Hospital Infection Society

ASP Sponsors Educational Symposium to Strengthen Infection Prevention Efforts and Promote Better Patient Care

LONDON, October 11, 2010 - At this week's international conference of the Hospital Infection Society
in Liverpool, United Kingdom, the world's leading experts in healthcare
acquired infections will gather to share their latest research and discuss
new ways of combatting diseases like MRSA and C.difficile. Advanced
Sterilization Products (ASP), a leading provider of infection prevention
solutions, is a Gold Sponsor at the Conference and will be hosting an
educational symposium to explore a range of issues from the use of hydrogen
peroxide area decontamination for combating C. difficile; one of the most
common hospital associated infections, to washer-disinfector validation
testing and surgical instrument sterilization.

While significant progress has been made to tackle healthcare acquired
infections (HCAIs), continued vigilance is crucial as HCAIs still pose a
serious threat to patient safety and require ongoing attention. The World
Health Organization estimates that in Europe every year, more than 4 million
patients are affected by approximately 4.5 million episodes of HCAIs, which
cause 16 million extra-days of hospital stay and 37,000 deaths. Not only do
HCAIs have serious implications for patients and healthcare professionals,
they also cost approximately EUR7 billion per year[1] placing significant
pressure on hospitals.

Commenting on the conference, Tim Boswell[2], BSc, MB BS, MRCPath, MD,
and Consultant Medical Microbiologist, Nottingham University Hospitals UK and
leading expert on infection prevention said: "Tackling hospital acquired
infections is one of the key challenges for hospitals around the world.
Medical practitioners like myself and companies like ASP are dedicated to
finding the best and most effective solutions in fighting diseases like MRSA
and C. difficile. What we discuss in Liverpool this week will have a direct
impact on the welfare of patients around the world, allowing us to share the
latest ground breaking techniques and tools with the best minds around the
globe on the subject, all in the interests of higher standards of patient
care."

Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) is a leading provider of infection
prevention solutions. ASP's products include GLOSAIR(TM) area decontamination
technology, STERRAD(R) surgical instrument sterilization, ADAPTASCOPE(R)
high-level disinfection and MICROSHIELD(TM) hand hygiene solutions. This
innovative portfolio aims to provide a holistic approach to infection
prevention.

Michelle Brennan, President of ASP in Europe, the Middle East and Africa
added: "We are delighted to be part of this year's International Conference
of the Hospital Infection Society. The reduction of HCAIs is such an
important issue and it is vital that effective solutions are developed to
assist healthcare professionals in protecting patients. ASP is dedicated to
empowering healthcare professionals in this task and the HIS Conference
provides us with the opportunity to showcase our range of infection
prevention solutions including the new GLOSAIR(TM) area decontamination
technology which has been proven effective against a broad range of deadly
pathogens."

Notes to Editors:

About Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP)

Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) is a leading developer of
innovative instrument sterilization, high level disinfection and cleaning
technologies. The company is dedicated to protecting patients, healthcare
workers, and the environment with products that focus as much on safety as
they do on efficacy and cost-effectiveness. Utilizing advanced instrument
processing technologies, these products help customers to promote positive
patient outcomes while controlling costs, increasing productivity and
enhancing safety. The company is based in Irvine, California with offices
around the world.

ASP's broad infection prevention portfolio includes: STERRAD(R)
Sterilization, ADAPTASCOPE(TM) High-level Disinfection, MICROSHIELD(TM) Hand
Hygiene (in selected markets) and GLOSAIR(TM) Area Decontamination.

About the Educational Symposium and HIS

ASP is sponsoring the educational symposium prevention panel Solutions
for Preventing Infections in Your Hospital at the HIS, featuring an
internationally recognized panel of experts on the 12 October 2010, 2-3pm,
Room 1B. Speakers include Charles Roberts, Microbiologist for ASP, Tim
Boswell, BSc, MB BS, MRCPath, MD, and Consultant Medical Microbiologist,
Nottingham University Hospitals UK Consultant Medical Microbiologist,
Nottingham University Hospitals UK, William Rutala, PhD, M.P.H. and Lionel
Pineau , PhD.

The 7th International Conference of the Hospital Infection Society (HIS)
takes place every four years and runs from 10-13 October. It is recognized as
the most important infection prevention and control conference in Europe and
attracts leading world experts in healthcare associated infections. ASP is
located at booth 17 with a GLOSAIR(TM) Area decontamination demonstration at
booth 98.

[1] www.who.int/gpsc/country_work/burden_hcai/en/index.html

[2] Dr. Boswell is compensated for his time as a consultant to the
company.

Media: ASP - UK Media Relations, Maurice Rankin, APCO Worldwide, +44-(0)20-7526 -602, +44-(0)77-2533-7714, mrankin at apcoworldwide.com