European Medical Device Compliance Assured: An Optimal Solution for Safe and Effective Cleaning Fluids
posted 31st January 2024
The Kemet range of cleaning fluids has been meticulously crafted to provide efficient, straightforward, and regulatory-compliant solutions tailored to the demands of the medical industry. This comprehensive range is the result of collaborative efforts across various departments, including Research and Development, Production/Health, Safety, Quality, and Environment, and Purchasing. Recognising the emerging challenges faced by the medical sector, these teams have worked diligently to create a solution that addresses the conflicting demands of efficiency, availability, cost control, and regulatory adherence.
Kemet International proudly serves as the UK distributor for NGL Nordic A/S, a renowned provider of over 300 high-performance cleaning formulations designed to tackle a myriad of cleaning challenges. NGL's approach is informed by a profound understanding of materials and an anticipation of evolving processes and materials, such as additive manufacturing or passivation following laser marking. Collaborating closely with key stakeholders in the production chain, including equipment manufacturers, consultants, laboratories, and consumables manufacturers, NGL consistently develops innovative solutions.
NGL is unwavering in its commitment to upholding the highest quality standards and strictly adheres to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 quality management standards. The production process undergoes rigorous control measures at multiple stages to ensure optimal results for our discerning customers.
Within the realm of Medical Device cleaning processes, mitigating bacterial growth, especially in demineralised water rinses, poses a significant challenge. Water traverses through intricate sections, such as bends, pipes, and pumps, where the presence of microorganisms is challenging to quantify and control. In the absence of proper water treatment, the formation and proliferation of biofilm can extend to the rinse tanks. Consequently, it is imperative to implement suitable pre-treatment measures for water, even when heated to 70°C and continuously circulated. A distinguished French manufacturer specialising in medical implants and instruments, has successfully integrated a pre-treatment solution for the final rinse of medical devices before their entry into the cleanroom.
For further details, please do not hesitate to reach out to Kemet via email at sales@kemet.co.uk
Kemet will be exhibiting at Medical Technology UK 2024, the UK's only event exclusively focused on the design, research, engineering and advancement of medical devices, on stand #22.