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 & 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

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

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

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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.

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enziMed PreCleaner

enziMed Prevent

enziMed Instrument Washer

EnziMed ® Standard

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DISSOLUTION

100% cleanliness starts with dissolution

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.