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Surgical Instruments

Over 60% of correctly-processed surgical instruments exhibit residual protein soiling.¹

 
 

IF IT'S NOT CLEAN, IT SHOULDN'T BE STERILIZED

  • It is impossible to disinfect or even sterilize an inadequately cleaned instrument.⁴

  • Any disinfection process is doomed to fail if cleaning is inadequate.⁴

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BIOBURDEN ON SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS

  • Bioburden refers to the population of viable micro-organisms contaminating an object, although it is also often used to describe residual organic material (protein etc.) on surgical instruments.⁵

  • Inorganic and organic materials interfere with the efectiveness (i.e. antimicrobial activity) of disinfectants and sterilization.²

Bioburden on surgical instruments

BIOBURDEN & BIOFILMS IN BRIEF

  • Biofilm is an aggravating factor in bioburden removal strategies as 99% of bacteria exist in the form of a biofilm.⁶

  • Biofilms form a protective barrier around infectious micro-organisms and often form on medical devices.

  • Biofilms and bioburden, including protein soiling, must be eliminated to ensure disinfection and sterilization.

  • Biofilms enhance survival of exposure to antimicrobials due to structural and functional properties of biofilm matrix.

  • Bacteria are up to 1000x more tolerant to biocides when in a biofilm. ⁷

Bioburden & Biofilms

an item that has not been cleaned cannot be assuredly disinfected or sterilized.

Public Health Agency of Canada

OneLife's solutions to achieve biofilmlysis :

DETECTION

superior control starts with detection
Detect Kit Surgical instruments

Detect ®

The new way to control the quality of the entire decontamination process

PREVENTION

0% inection starts with prevention
EnziMed® Pre-Cleaner, EnziMed® Prevent and EnziMed® Instrument Washer

EnziMed ® Pre-Cleaner, EnziMed ® Prevent & EnziMed ® Instrument Washer

Active against biofim matrix of multiple pathogens. Regular use impedes build-up of biofilm and incrusted soil. Helps avoid costly maintenance and repairs.

DISSOLUTION

100% cleanliness starts with dissolution
EnziQure®

EnziQure ®

The most efficient detergent in breaking down biofilm matrices of multiple pathogens. Less expensive for contaminated scopes than repairs.

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OUR APPROACH IN SHORT :

  • Detection of contamination.

  • Biofilm matrix is dissolved with patented multi-enzymatic compounds, freeing instruments and endoscopes from contaminants.

  • Prepares instruments for effective sterilization.