Sterifre Medical has developed a proprietary automated disinfection system that utilizes process controls and efficacy validation to ensure reliable disinfection of non-critical medical devices at the point of care. This technology addresses the issues of supply shortages, chemical exposure risks, and environmental waste associated with traditional disinfectant wipes, while providing a cost-effective solution that eliminates the need for multiple canisters of disinfectants.
Funding
$3.1M 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
Current disinfection methods for non-critical medical devices rely heavily on disinfectant wipes, leading to supply chain vulnerabilities, potential chemical exposure for healthcare staff, and significant environmental waste. Inconsistent application and inadequate contact times with wipes can also compromise disinfection efficacy, leaving devices contaminated.
Solution
Sterifre Medical offers an automated disinfection system designed for point-of-care use, ensuring reliable disinfection of non-critical medical devices. The system utilizes process controls and efficacy validation, similar to sterile processing departments, to eliminate variability in the disinfection process. By automating the disinfection cycle, the system reduces the risk of human error, minimizes chemical exposure, and helps to avoid damage to medical devices. The system also reduces reliance on traditional disinfectant wipes, mitigating supply shortages and decreasing environmental impact by reducing plastic waste.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities seeking to improve disinfection practices for non-critical medical devices while reducing costs, minimizing environmental impact, and ensuring staff safety.
Features
- Automated disinfection cycle with process controls for consistent and reliable results
- Efficacy validation to ensure proper disinfection of non-critical medical devices
- Compatibility with a wide range of medical-grade plastics to prevent device damage
- Cartridge-based system that replaces up to 60 canisters of disinfectant wipes
- Reduces the volume of disinfectant wipes sent to landfills
- Helps protect healthcare staff from chemical disinfectant exposure
- EPA-registered disinfectant system