Today's device disinfection practices can be time-consuming, costly, and ineffective36
Up to 52% of devices may remain contaminated even after the use of disinfectant wipes1
52%
The Disconnect with Disinfection
Up to 97% of common healthcare equipment may be contaminated with multiple organisms
97%
In an APIC online survey of 11,922 U.S.-based infection preventionist members, 39% reported insufficient stock of disinfection products
1:22
Domestic manufacturing allows one AURA-D Cartridge to replace up to 60 canisters of frequently unavailable disinfectant wipes.64
Study finds significant association between chemical disinfectant exposure and increased risk for COPD
25-38%
In a recent 6-year JAMA Network Open cohort study of 73,262 nurses, weekly occupational exposure to chemical disinfectants was significantly associated with a 25-38% increased risk of developing COPD, independent of smoking and asthma.4
Device damage due to improper or residual chemical exposure can be a drain on hospital resources
20%
Regulatory and financial considerations are critical when choosing disinfectants
99% vs. 99.9999%?
1 log or 6 log? UV technologies may make efficacy claims that are inconsistent with regulatory guidelines. UV systems are unregistered and not held to the same standard. Sterifre partners with customers to provide registered disinfection systems at a guaranteed cost with no capital expenditures.