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Automated Systems versus Manual High Level Disinfection (HLD) Wipes

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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 as they purchase 7 Germitec’s Chronos High-Level Disinfection systems

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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 …

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GERMITEC pursues its ambitious business expansion with a financing round of €11 million from leading French investors in the health sector

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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 …

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Hypernova Chronos Nominated for the 2022 Prix Galien International Award for Best Medical Technology

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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 …

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Surface Ultrasound Probe Infection Risk

Infection Prevention and Control in Ultrasound

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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 …

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Patient Safety Awareness Week

Patient Safety Awareness Week Ultrasound Probe Disinfection

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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 Womens Day Germitec improves infection prevention in women’s health

International Women’s Day – Germitec Improves Infection Prevention in Women’s Health

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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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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Leads to Improved Ultrasound Probe Disinfection Practics – January 2021

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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 …

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Hypernova Chronos Kills Human Papillomavirus

Hypernova Chronos wins Prix Galien Award for its Breakthrough Technology in Ultrasound Infection Prevention

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Germitec’s Hypernova Chronos Wins Prestigious Prix Galien Award for First-of-its-Kind UV-C Ultrasound Probe High Level Disinfection System The Prix Galien Award, considered an equivalent of the Nobel Prize in biopharmaceutical research and medical technology research, has honoured Germitec’s Hypernova Chronos as the Best Medical Device for 2020. The technology is reducing the risk of Healthcare Associated …

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