Disinfection of medical devices (MDs): Understanding current standards and regulationsDisinfection of medical devices (MDs): Understanding current standards and regulations

The treatment (cleaning, disinfection, sterilization) of medical devices (MD) must be extremely rigorous in order to ensure patient safety, avoid healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and guarantee quality of care. From the definition of disinfectants used in the medical sector to a review of current French and European standards and regulations, this article provides an overview and a better understanding of the positioning of the SANIVAP device and the Nocotech solution developed by Oxy’Pharm.