April 2011

In the current hospital environment, thousands of pharmacists, nurses, physicians and other caregivers may encounter a serious threat to their own physical and reproductive health, on a daily basis, often without even realizing it. Even though the hazardous nature of many drug compounds, such as chemotherapy, antivirals, antibiotics, hormones, nuclear medicine drugs, are well established, the US federal government estimates that 5.5 million healthcare workers continue to be exposed to these substances each year. The danger of exposure to these drugs can range from skin rashes, infertility and miscarriage, to birth defects, and possibly leukemia or other cancers. Studies have shown that traces of hazardous drugs have been found on floors and counters in hospital pharmacies, and on chairs and tabletops at the patient bedside. Furthermore, the widespread exposure of the healthcare providers to these drugs have been clearly established by studies that have detected hazardous drugs in the urine of workers who handled them, and also the urine of workers that did not directly handle these drugs.

Viva Vina has partnered with seasoned professionals in the medical device development industry to take advantage of a need for the improvement of medical devices. Viva Vina is excited about the opportunities they have to market and develop medical device equipment to divert risks associated with handling hazardous pharmaceuticals. Viva Vina has obtained patented technology for the development of innovative medical devices that promote health, safety, and ease-of-use. Viva Vina is offering investment opportunities for serious individuals and/or companies to promote and develop these medical devices that will provide immediate impact to the healthcare industry.

If you have any questions regarding Medical Device Development and/or investment opportunities please contact Viva Vina, Inc., at [email protected].