EIB and Germitec sign €25 million financing European Investment Bank (EIB) and Germitec sign €25 million financing backed by InvestEU! The funds will enable Germitec, an innovator in UV-C high level disinfection (HLD) of ultrasound probes, to accelerate the expansion internationally of its devices Chronos® and Antigermix® and support R&D. “We are thrilled to benefit …
Why automated HLD systems are the better practice for your patients compared to using manual disinfection wipes. Best practice in Ultrasound Probe High Level Disinfection (HLD) is achieved by manual cleaning followed by an automated HLD system.3 Disinfectant-impregnated wipes do not provide the same quality assurance as automated HLD devices. The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) …
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Time for a change at Royal United Bath NHS Trust who up-grade to Chronos UVC HLD system Royal United Bath NHS trust continue to improve their Ultrasound service by replacing their existing automated HLD systems with the Germitec’s Chronos UVC HLD system. Ever since their first trial of the Chronos UVC HLD system, the team …
GERMITEC pursues its ambitious business expansion with a financing round of €11 million from leading French investors in the health sector PRESS RELEASE Reference investors in the healthcare sector, Financière Arbevel, Kurma Partners, via its Kurma Growth Opportunities fund, and Sham Innovation Santé advised by Turenne Capital, become GERMITEC shareholders Private investors and Southwest regional …
The 2022 Prix Galien International Awards are presented every two years, for the following categories: “Best Biotechnology Product,” “Best Digital Health Solution,” “Best Medical Technology,” “Best Pharmaceutical Product” and “Best Vaccine.” The Galien Foundation will present the 2022 Prix Galien International Awards in conjunction with the Prix Galien UK Award Ceremony on May 12 at …
Celebrating Sonographers Day, 27 October 2021 EVERYDAY protecting Sonographers and patients from cross-infection risk High Level Disinfection – EVERY Ultrasound Probe for EVERY Patient EVERY TIME in 90 seconds Find Out How BACK TO NEWS • VIEW ALL NEWS ARTICLES
Germitec’s Hypernova Chronos UVC system is ‘light years ahead’ as the only chemical-free solution for ultrasound probe disinfection Why Hypernova Chronos? To achieve the full ultrasound benefits in patient care, medical teams need to consider the clinical workflow speed and contamination risk over repeated use of probes as a vector for pathogen transmission. To make …
Implementing Ultrasound Probe Disinfection Guidelines Boosts Patient Safety Healthcare facilities that follow evidence-based guidelines for the disinfection of ultrasound probes enable physicians to perform ultrasound exams that boost patient safety. Reducing ultrasound probe cross-infection risk can aid in reducing Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs).1-2 Up to 70% of HAIs are preventable using existing infection prevention practices. 3-4 …
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International Women’s Day Germitec Improves Infection Prevention In Women’s Health International Women’s Day is a great time to reflect on the difference Germitec is making to improve infection prevention in women’s health. Published research papers show that ultrasound probes used in pelvic examinations are a potential source of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) transmission from patient to …
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High-Risk Human Papillomavirus (HPV) 16 & 18 causes 90% of cervical cancer Cervical cancer was the 7th most common cancer in the world and the 4th most common cancer among women in 2020. Research has found that High-Risk Human Papillomavirus (HPV) 16 & 18 causes 90% of cervical cancer. This is why Germitec’s Hypernova Chronos …
