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Clinical application

Learn more about log reduction, validation stickers and other applications for UV-C light.

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Application of UV-C

UV-C light can be used in various ways. Read more about the application of UV-C here.

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Clinical evidence

A great deal of research has been carried out into the effect of UV-C. See the insights here

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Basics of UV-C

Curious about the effect of UV-C light. Start here about the basics of UV-C light.

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SUMMARY

What you should know about the power of UV-C light.

UV-C is a high-energy light with an optimal germicidal range, UV-C destroys DNA/RNA.
UV-C light is environmentally friendly, consumes little energy and is free of chemicals.
UV-C light has been used for disinfection of water and air for more than 60 years.
UV-C light is a radiation from the sun, it is not visible and is blocked by the atmosphere.
UV-C light acts on the full spectrum of infection-causing micro-organisms.
UV-C light is very harmful to humans and must therefore be used safely.

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MDR vs MDD

The new MDR regulation, what are the differences with the MDD and what do you need to know?

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The European MDR replaces the MDD, raising safety and quality standards. Safer devices, better traceability, and improved patients outcomes.

Noor Everts
International Sales Manager
The Challenges of Being Compliant and Sustainable in Healthcare

The Challenges of Being Compliant and Sustainable in Healthcare, and a Solution

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Facilities struggle to balance compliance and sustainability due to high emissions from disposables and chemicals. Now there is a solution.

Tommaso Allegri
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The Green Standard: How to be Compliant and Sustainable in Healthcare

The Green Standard: How to be Compliant and Sustainable in Healthcare

26/6/2024

This blog delves into the Green Standard, a comprehensive approach for the introduction of UV-C disinfection technology in hosptials

Tommaso Allegri
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MDR vs MDD

The new MDR regulation, what are the differences with the MDD and what do you need to know?

15/11/2024

The European MDR replaces the MDD, raising safety and quality standards. Safer devices, better traceability, and improved patients outcomes.

Noor Everts
International Sales Manager
The Challenges of Being Compliant and Sustainable in Healthcare

The Challenges of Being Compliant and Sustainable in Healthcare, and a Solution

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Facilities struggle to balance compliance and sustainability due to high emissions from disposables and chemicals. Now there is a solution.

Tommaso Allegri
Marketing Coordinator
The Green Standard: How to be Compliant and Sustainable in Healthcare

The Green Standard: How to be Compliant and Sustainable in Healthcare

26/6/2024

This blog delves into the Green Standard, a comprehensive approach for the introduction of UV-C disinfection technology in hosptials

Tommaso Allegri
Marketing Coordinator
Tackling Disinfection Issues in Cardiology With A Damage-Free and Chemical-Free Solution

Tackling Disinfection Issues in Cardiology With A Damage-Free and Chemical-Free Solution

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The blog discusses challenges in disinfecting TEE probes in cardiology and introduces UV-C technology as a quick and chemical-free solution

Tommaso Allegri
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Is Your Healthcare Facility Ready for the Next Audit? UV-C Disinfection Can Increase Your Confidence

Is Your Healthcare Facility Ready for the Next Audit? UV-C Disinfection Can Increase Your Confidence

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The blog introduces the role of audit trails in healthcare, the challenges of being compliant, and UV-C disinfection as a solution.

Tommaso Allegri
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The End of Manual Disinfection: Embracing Automated Solutions For Enhanced Patient Safety

The End of Manual Disinfection: Embracing Automated Solutions For Enhanced Patient Safety

19/4/2024

This article highlights the limitations of manual disinfection in healthcare settings and highlights the benefits of automated solutions

Tommaso Allegri
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Addressing an Overlooked Risk: How Contaminated Ultrasound Probes Transmit STDs, and an Effective Solution for Prevention

Addressing an Overlooked Risk: How Contaminated Ultrasound Probes Transmit STDs, and an Effective Solution for Prevention

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This article delves into the often overlooked risk of STD transmission through contaminated ultrasound probes.

Tommaso Allegri
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Does UV Light Damage Medical Equipment? Understanding the Power of Light

Does UV Light Damage Medical Equipment? Understanding the Power of Light

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The article emphasizes the non-damaging effects of UV-C disinfection on medical equipment when procedures are followed.

Tommaso Allegri
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See-Through Superheroes: How Quartz Glass Powers UV-C Disinfection

See-Through Superheroes: How Quartz Glass Powers UV-C Disinfection

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This article delves into the hidden and crucial role of quartz glass in healthcare disinfection.

Tommaso Allegri
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Shedding Light on Healthcare's Disinfection Evolution

Shedding Light on Healthcare's Disinfection Evolution

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This article delves into the evolution of healthcare disinfection, from ancient chemical methods to modern UV-C technology.

Tommaso Allegri
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Seeing Sound: Exploring the Evolution and Advancements in Ultrasound probes and their disinfection.

Seeing Sound: Exploring the Evolution and Advancements in Ultrasound probes and their disinfection.

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This article delves into the historical origins of ultrasound, showcasing advancements in probe technology and disinfection methods, crucial

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Infection Prevention Control in Healthcare Settings

Infection Prevention Control in Healthcare Settings

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This article discusses Infection Prevention Control in Healthcare Settings

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This article discusses the role of UV technology in preventing HAIs and cross-contamination.

How UV Technology Can Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) and Cross-Contamination

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This article discusses the role of UV technology in preventing HAIs and cross-contamination.

Nicolas Cediey
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High-Level Disinfection with UV-C light: Understanding UV technology and How It Works - UV Smart - Blog

High-Level Disinfection with UV-C light: Understanding UV technology and How It Works

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This article discusses how UV technology devices work and their role in high-level disinfection.‍

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Environmental Impact of Disinfection Methods in Healthcare - UV Smart - Blog

Environmental Impact of Disinfection Methods in Healthcare

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We evaluate the efficacy and environmental impact of various disinfection methods in healthcare, with an emphasis on UV technology.

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Revolutionizing Medical Field Efficiency: The UV Smart D60

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Based on the quantitative study of Reinier de Graaf and TU Delft

HLD vs Sterilization

HLD vs. Sterilization: Know the difference

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What is the difference between HLD and sterilization? You'll read all about it in this article.

Nicolas Cediey
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What is the Spaulding classification

What is the Spaulding classification?

14/2/2024

Not all medical instruments can be fully sterilized after each use. How to determine the minimum level of disinfection in a given situation?

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Microbial Warfare - Winning with UV-C Light

Microbial Warfare - Winning with UV-C Light

14/2/2024

Read about UV-C light antimicrobial properties, case studies of its use in disinfection, and its role in preventing disease outbreaks.

Nicolas Cediey
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The Battle of Disinfection: Mercury Lamps over UVC LEDs in Healthcare

The Battle of Disinfection: Mercury Lamps over UVC LEDs in Healthcare

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To prevent transmission of disease, medical devices and equipment such as endoscopes and TEE probes need to be disinfected between each use.

Nicolas Cediey
Digital Marketer
Current laws and regulations regarding UV-C

Current laws and regulations regarding UV-C

14/2/2024

Find out how medical devices with UV-C reduce the incidence of hospital-acquired infections in this article.

Nicolas Cediey
Digital Marketer
The future of chemical-free disinfection

The future of chemical-free disinfection

14/2/2024

Learn more about protecting patients and medical staff from dangerous microorganisms with a UV disinfection device.

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Effective disinfection of TE probes

Effective disinfection of TEE probes

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With the UV smart D60, TEE probes can be disinfected efficiently and quickly. In this articile you will read how this works in pactice.

Nicolas Cediey
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How can you minimize the cost of ENT endoscopes?

How can you minimize the cost of ENT endoscopes?

14/2/2024

This article discusses the cost analysis for disinfection of flecible ENT endoscopes in otolaryngology.

Nicolas Cediey
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Ensuring a disinfection process with proper protocols and training

Ensuring a disinfection process with proper protocols and training

14/2/2024

Ensuring a disinfection process with proper protocols and training

Noor Everts
International Sales Manager
Compatibility testing - How to check the effect of UV-C light on endoscopes

Compatibility testing - How to check the effect of UV-C light on endoscopes

14/2/2024

Read more about compatibility testing with UV-C light on endoscopes

Noor Everts
International Sales Manager
Cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation in health care; What is the difference?

Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilisation in healthcare; What is the difference?

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In the medical world, it is defined when equipement is clean enough for internal or external use.

UV-C light in the medical world; hazards and potential

UV-C light in the medical world; hazards and potential

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In this article, you will learn more about the pitfalls and oppurtunities of UV-C in the medical field.

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How UV-C disinfection can contribute to greener healthcare

How UV-C disinfection can contribute to greener healthcare

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The CO2 emissions of the healthcare industry in the Netherlands must be reduced. Disinfection with UV-C light can help.

UV-C light at healthcare facilities

UV-C light at healthcare facilities

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Of course, everyone wants well-organised healthcare. But how do you achieve this in a care facility? You can do it with UV-C light.

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Product owner
How do you check the presence of UV-C light

How do you check the presence of UV-C light?

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The radiation of UV-C light is not visible to the naked eye. So how do you know it works?

Do you know what UV-C light is and where it comes from?

Do you know what UV-C light is and where it comes from?

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UV-C is a radiation from the sun. This article explains where UV-C light comes from and how it works.

Noor Everts
International Sales Manager
What is UV-C light used for

What is UV-C light used for?

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This article describes how UV-C light is used for water disinfection, air disinfection and surface disinfection.

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What is log reduction and what is it used for?

What is log reduction and what is it used for?

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Log reduction is a mathematical term used to express the number of living microbes eliminated by disinfection

Is manual cleaning necessary if I use UV-C light?

Is manual cleaning necessary if I use UV-C light?

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UV-C light works by line of sight, the light must reach a surface to kill bactaria and other micro-organisms

Noor Everts
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Is working with UV-C light safe?

Is working with UV-C light safe?

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Since UV-C is dangerous in direct contact, you must handle it with care. This article discusses safe concepts.

Noor Everts
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Are all UV products equally effective?

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With the growth of the UV market, it is important to be careful when buying a product. Here we discuss what to look out for.

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