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Los Angeles, CA - The average child in daycare contracts three to four viruses each year that present themselves as the “common cold.”  Since infants and toddlers are unable to blow their own noses, parents and caregivers usually turn to rubber bulb nasal aspirators or over-the counter (OTC) medications to relieve their infant or toddler from the discomfort of runny or stuffed noses, coughs and post-nasal drips.  Unfortunately most nasal bulb syringes are uncomfortable and intimidating to children. They are also difficult to clean and can be a breeding ground for germs and bacteria.  This is also the case with most newer battery-powered aspirators. What’s more, the recent FDA Public Health Advisory now discourages parents and caregivers from using OTC cough and cold products to treat infants and children less than two years of age, due to potentially life-threatening side effects that can occur from such use. These obstacles are causing parents to look for safe alternatives.

Cleanoz® from UBIMED® is the first battery-powered Nasal Aspirating Kit® that uses disposable reservoir nozzles, offering today’s health–conscious parents and caregivers a revolutionary new and sanitary way to clear the nasal passages of infants and toddlers, while reducing the spread of harmful germs and eliminating time consuming cleanup afterwards.

Cleanoz® is designed with safety and comfort in mind and uses soft flexible disposable reservoir nozzle tips that are gentle enough for even a newborn baby’s delicate nasal passages (unlike most bulb syringes that are awkward to use and can penetrate baby’s nasal passages too deeply). In addition, the disposable reservoir blocks the secretions from entering the inside, so it’s extremely hygienic while delivering a mild, yet effective suction that can clear a baby’s nose within seconds, eliminating the stress and anxiety usually associated with aspirating a child’s nose. Furthermore, the Cleanoz® battery compartment door is fastened with a protective screw for added security.

“I invented Cleanoz® in response to several of my patients, who were unhappy using ineffective and unhygienic nose cleaners,” explains Dr. Jose Bensoussan, president and CEO of UBIMED and a pediatric ENT.  “I spent several years researching existing products and began the development of disposable nozzle pieces to replace the difficult an unsanitary options that were available to my patients.  I also wanted to create an ergonomic design for Cleanoz® to make it as comfortable and easy to hold as possible. My family and I came up with the smooth, ergonomic shape when we were on vacation and a dolphin jumped out of the water, surprising us. Thus, the dolphin shape was born.”

With Cleanoz®, parents can rest a lot easier, now that there’s finally a safe, effective and sanitary way to help baby’s breathe easier without the health risks associated with obsolete nasal aspirators of the past.  To use; simply insert a new disposable nozzle into Cleanoz®, place a few drops of saline solution into baby’s nostril to loosen thick nasal mucus, and then insert Cleanoz® into baby’s nostril, and press the button for a few seconds to suck out the secretions. You can then empty the reservoir by pressing on the edge of the nozzle tip so that it can be used again in the other nostril or as needed.  Then throw away the disposable reservoir nozzle when done or at the end of the day.

Cleanoz® complies with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements, as well as regulations of the FCC and C€. The Cleanoz® MB002 is packaged with three disposable reservoir nozzles, a travel pouch, and three AAA batteries for $29.99 (MSRP) through www.cleanoz.com, Target.com, Amazon.com, and specialty retailers nationwide.  Refill packages of 10 disposable reservoir nozzles are also available for $5.99 (MSRP).