Safeguard Smartphones in Medical Environments with OtterBox

Nov. 12, 2009 - PRLog -- Fort Collins, COLO. – Did you know the average cell phone has more germs per square inch than a toilet seat? With new features and applications revolutionizing the medical field, handheld devices are more prevalent than ever in doctors’ offices and hospitals—helping professionals track patient records, check emails or look up data on the go. But these fast-paced, germ infested medical environments can spell disaster for you and your device. With help from OtterBox cases, you can keep your smartphone protected and clean, especially during flu season.  

The first step to a safe smartphone is protecting against bumps and drops. With cases for Apple®, BlackBerry®, Palm®, Samsung devices and more, OtterBox is ready for any medical environment. The second step to a safe smartphone is keeping it clean. All OtterBox cases are made out of material that can be easily disinfected. Plus, silicone plugs keep dust and dirt out of ports and jacks while still maintaining full device functionality and interaction.

“This time of year many people are sick so it’s important to keep yourself and your technology germ free,” said Katie Ross, Doctor of Pharmacy in Castle Rock, Colo. who uses the Impact™ Series for her BlackBerry Curve™ 8300. “OtterBox is an ideal solution because it protects my phone in a hectic work environment plus it’s easy to sanitize.”

OtterBox offers cases for every medical professional:

• Defender™ Series: Protect against frequent drops and the hustle and bustle of medical offices with this three-layer case. A built-in screen protector, polycarbonate shell and silicone overwrap provide the ultimate rugged case.*

• Commuter™ Series: Find a sleek and sturdy safeguard with this new, hybrid case line. An adhesive screen protector, silicone under layer and polycarbonate outer shell combine for on-the-go protection that slides easily in and out of a briefcase or lab coat pocket.**

• Impact™ Series: For simplicity, grab this slick single-layer design. With inner coring in the corners and spine of the case to dissipate impact away from your device, plus an included self-adhering screen protector, this case isn’t your average skin.***
Don’t let a chaotic hospital environment or a busy private practice schedule wreak havoc on your smartphone; keep it both clean and protected by encasing it in an OtterBox!

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Notes:

*Defender Series cases do NOT protected against water. Will provide some added protection against drop, bump and dust.

**Commuter Series cases do NOT protect against water. Will provide some added protection against bump and shock.

***Impact Series cases do NOT protect against water. Will provide some added protection against bump and shock.

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Founded in 1996, OtterBox is highly respected in the design and production of protective cases to safeguard technology and other valuables.