Disinfection is at least 6 log10.
Is Ecosteryl disinfection approved ?
Yes! And obviously so. The real question is, how? Ecosteryl machines have been disinfecting infectious medical waste for over 20 years. Today, Ecosteryl machines are present on all 5 continents. The World Health Organization (WHO) has even purchased Ecosteryl machines.
The standard defining tests for infectious medical waste pretreatment equipment
We adhere to the French standard NF X30-503 – Healthcare waste –, which defines the test specifications for equipment that pretreats infectious waste as an alternative to incineration before being commercialized.
Why do we adhere to this standard ?
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Because the first machine we put on the market was in France
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Because it is one of the strictest standards in the world
The technology behind Ecosteryl machines is certified by the LNE (National Metrology and Testing Laboratory). It’s re-evaluated regularly.
In addition to certification tests, tests are carried out during each machine installation worldwide, during setup, to validate the 6 log10 disinfection level. Country authorities can also inspect the machines at any time, following the same testing procedures.We encourage health and environmental authorities worldwide to inspect disinfection devices.
High quality disinfection is a minimum of 6 log10
A 6 log10 disinfection level means that the process reduces the number of microorganisms by a factor of one million. In simpler terms, this means reducing the number of infectious agents by 99.9999%. This is crucial to ensure the complete eradication of dangerous microorganisms.
How does Ecosteryl achieve the 6 log10 reduction level?
To validate the effectiveness of our disinfection process and meet the standard, we use rigorous testing procedures:
- Tests with resistant spores: we introduce Bacillus atrophaeus ATCC9372 spores, known for their heat resistance and non-hazardous nature, into the waste after shredding but before treatment. We integrate them via an opening provided in the machine. These spores undergo the entire treatment process in our machines.
- Detailed analysis: After treatment, the spores are collected and analyzed by an independent laboratory to ensure a minimum 6 log10 reduction, thus confirming complete disinfection.
Our advice in your search for medical waste treatment solutions
Testing the quality and disinfection of a device should be the basis of your choice. We recommend that you ask yourself these questions:
- What type of spores are used for the tests ? Are they highly resistant ?
- When and where are these tests introduced into the process ? Are the tests well placed at the heart of the waste ?
- Is there pre-shredding involved in the process ? If not, how does it ensure that every part of the waste, including that in sealed containers, meets the disinfection standard ? (see our article on pre-shredding).
- Can the machine’s time and temperature be continuously controlled ? Do you have easy access to the data ? Can the authorities also view this data ?
