Date: 15/03/2018
Read Time: 1min 15sec
Author: Matthew Cox
Key Points:
- Reverse Osmosis (RO) water ensures reliable disinfection and sterilization by providing clean water, free from particles, bacteria, and dissolved contaminants.
- With the recent Amendment 2 AS4187:2014 enforcing stringent water requirements, it’s crucial for RO systems to comply, as many existing systems may not meet these standards.
Introduction
As CSSD and Endoscopy departments can process hundreds of sets of surgical equipment a day, the sterilisation and disinfection of Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) is paramount in meeting cleanliness standards and maximising department efficiency.
As reprocessing equipment (e.g. washers, sterilizers) relies on the supply of clean water free from particles, bacteria and dissolved contaminants, Reverse Osmosis (RO) water provides the reliable disinfection and sterilisation to achieve this.
1. Reduces spotting & staining
Spots can harbour pathogenic bacteria which can mask the bacteria from receiving the level of disinfectant required for an effective kill rate.
2. Removes / reduces bacteria
When the food source which enhances the growth / proliferation of pathogenic bacteria is removed or reduced it reduces the production of biofilm within the nooks & crevices of the RMDs
3. Reduces chemical requirement
The amount of chemical required for efficient disinfection
In addition to the rigorous cleaning and sterilisation of RMD’s, it is critical for the RO system to comply to the recent Amendment 2 AS4187:2014 which now includes more stringent water requirements. This crucial amendment, which will be enforced in 2021, means that many existing RO systems are not compliant.
Read our article The single biggest misconception about biofilm, to learn about common industry misunderstandings on RMD’s and water filtration.
Amendment 2 AS4187:2014
In addition to the rigorous cleaning and sterilisation of RMD’s, it is critical for the RO system to comply to the recent Amendment 2 AS4187:2014 which now includes more stringent water requirements. This crucial amendment, which will be enforced in 2021, means that many existing RO systems are not compliant.
Read our article The single biggest misconception about biofilm, to learn about common industry misunderstandings on RMD’s and water filtration.
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Southland Filtration is a leading Australian provider of commercial water filtration solutions. We’ve been helping businesses since 1995 with a focus on quality, custom solutions, and reliable service. We work with businesses and organisations in Australia and New Zealand to address their unique water challenges and maintain the highest standards.
