Please see below NHS briefing paper from Imperial College Institute for Molecular Science & Engineering, there's no getting around it, presently medical devices as fomites (an inanimate object that can carry & spread disease) contribute significantly to the transmission of healthcare-associated infection (HCAI) and the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This is a massive issue. And beyond the capability of most OEMs to solve, their expertise primarily in developing medical devices rather than materials science.
https://spiral.imperial.ac.uk/bitstream/10044/1/76707/11/IMSJ7722-Briefing-Paper-200214-WEB.pdfGeoff is right, the OEMs actually approve of very little and damage to medical equipment caused by cleaning/disinfection (even "approved") is usually excluded under terms and conditions. And to be honest, preventing failure and extending the lifecycle of medical devices, reduces sales.
This technology does not modify devices or materials whatsoever, it is completely inert, safe & non-chemical and also biocompatible (even used on implants) this is simply the addition of the most active protective coating that the University of Ulster has seen in over 20 years of research, presenting a surface morphology which adds strength, prevents friction & wear, materials depredation, is anti-corrosive, promotes self cleaning and protects against harsh cleaning & disinfection chemicals.
The technology itself has a Global Medical Device Nomenclature code - 65345 - A durable disinfectant coating - A substance/ready to use solution intended to be applied to a surface to create an enduring, long life coating with antimicrobial and anti viral effect that destroys pathogens with a specific mechanism - photocatalytic/oligodynamic effect. The product is compliant with the Biocidal Product Regulations & meets all of the ideal characteristics of a candidate technology as detailed in the Imperial College NHS Briefing Paper.
So, as well as the proven ability to tackle infection & antimicrobial résistance, this nanoscopic technology provides a coating that is very tough The product has undergone & passed abrasion/durability tests at Szeged University with excellent results. It has been tested & is compatible with all plastics, rubbers, metals & fabrics. An excellent maintenance & adjunct to Infection & antimicrobial resistance prevention.
Resysten Medical have developed a simple applications system specifically for use by EBME technicians.
I find this area of science fascination, we find exactly the same technology in nature, an example of biomimicry - butterflies are equipped with the same phenomena to strengthen & clean their wings.
