Germitec offers automated UV‑C high‑level disinfection systems that sterilize ultrasound, TEE and ENT endoscopic probes without chemicals. The one‑button platform delivers validated UV‑C doses in seconds to minutes, logs each cycle for traceability, and integrates with hospital quality‑control systems, reducing waste, staff exposure and turnaround time while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Funding
$30M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Healthcare facilities rely on manual chemical disinfection processes for ultrasound probes, TEE probes, and endoscopes, which are time‑consuming, generate hazardous waste, and can leave residual pathogens that contribute to healthcare‑associated infections (HAIs). Inconsistent cleaning protocols and lack of traceability further increase infection risk and operational inefficiency.
Solution
Germitec provides automated, UV‑C high‑level disinfection (HLD) systems that deliver rapid, chemical‑free sterilization for a range of medical devices. Their Yuvee® UV‑C platform emits a calibrated dose that inactivates bacteria, fungi, viruses (including HPV), mycobacteria, and spores within seconds to minutes, depending on the device. The devices operate with a single‑button workflow and embed software that records each cycle, enabling full traceability and integration with hospital quality‑control systems. Certified under CE MDR and FDA De Novo, the systems are compatible with existing clinical workflows and eliminate the need for hazardous chemicals, reducing waste and improving staff safety. By shortening turnaround time, Germitec’s solutions increase patient throughput while maintaining stringent infection‑prevention standards.
Target Audience
Primary customers are hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and diagnostic imaging clinics that perform high‑volume ultrasound, cardiac, and ENT procedures and require reliable, fast HLD for reusable probes and endoscopes.
Features
- UV‑C irradiation calibrated to deliver validated HLD doses for endocavitary probes (≈90 s), long probes and ENT endoscopes (≈3 min), and TEE probes (≈4 min)
- One‑button operation with automated cycle start, completion, and safety interlocks
- Embedded firmware logs cycle parameters, timestamps, and UV‑C dose, downloadable via secure web interface for audit and compliance
- Chemical‑free disinfection eliminates storage, handling, and disposal of toxic agents and associated fumes
- Broad device compatibility (ultrasound probes, TEE/TOE probes, ENT endoscopes) through interchangeable adapters
- CE MDR and FDA De Novo clearances ensure regulatory compliance for high‑risk medical devices
- Sustainable design with low power consumption and no consumable reagents, reducing environmental footprint
- Optional remote monitoring dashboard for fleet management and preventive maintenance alerts