LIQUID CHEMICAL STERILIZATION IS THE MOST PRACTICAL SOLUTION FOR: SPORES & MULTI-DRUG RESISTANT ORGANISMS (MDRO)

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The map shown displays major medical facilites with endoscope related infection outbreaks since 2015, some resulting in fatalities. Typically, these Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) are the result of a GI procedure using complex flexible endoscopes such as duodenoscopes.

A recent safety communication recommends hospitals consider reprocessing duodenoscopes using a liquid chemical sterilant processing system.

"Consider reprocessing with supplemental measures such as sterilization or use of a liquid chemical sterilant processing system consistent with the device's labeling."¹

High Level Disinfection Is Not Sterilization

Repeat or double HLD has been shown not to provide significant reduction in microorganisms vs. single HLD.²

A study finds nearly three-quarters of commonly used medical endoscopes tainted by bacteria. Patient-ready bronchoscopes were found to be contaminated despite cleaning and disinfection.

Liquid Chemical Sterilant Processing is validated for material compatibility and efficacy for more than 2000 endoscope models, including colonoscopes, duodenoscopes, gastroscopes and bronchoscopes.

STERIS Liquid Chemical Sterilization Solutions can provide:

• An 18-minute cycle
• Seamless tracking and electronic record-keeping
• Dilution that can be washed safely down the drain
• A system that requires no ventilation to use
• Safety and ease of use to staff

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LIQUID CHEMICAL STERILIZATION IS THE MOST PRACTICAL SOLUTION FOR: YOUR REPUTATION

The risks financially, legally and to your facility's reputation are risks you can't afford to take.

Your facility's reputation is at stake. 500,000+ HAI caused by C. diff and MDROs every year.³

A patient who contracts C. diff will cost an additional $24,205 to a hospital. With 500,000 infections every year, that amounts to a cost of $4.8 billion.

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LIQUID CHEMICAL STERILIZATION IS THE MOST PRACTICAL SOLUTION FOR: PATIENT SAFETY

When asked by STERIS, 85% of GI Nurse Managers and Infection Preventionists claimed they would rather an endoscope be sterilized.

Liquid Chemical Sterilization is the best solution for your facility to combat today's most virulent, infection-causing microbes. It is the best solution for your peace of mind and for providing your patients with a higher standard of care vs. HLD.

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