Best possible protection
of patients and staff
WCD2-c stands for Water Cleaning & Disinfection Device and was developed for cleaning and disinfecting the heating and cooling water of heater-cooler units (hypothermal devices) .
Heating and cooling water from hypothermia devices that are contaminated with bacteria (germs) pose a danger when used in cardiac surgery. For example, when the water hoses are connected and disconnected, water can leak and bacteria can be spread. This increases the risk of infection during heart surgery, especially for patients.
The WCD2-c revolutionizes product safety for patients and staff and is a highly efficient, sustainable alternative to ensure the required drinking water quality of the heating / cooling water.
Sustainable
Disinfection
Killing bacteria in the heating and cooling water.
No germ formation in the heating and cooling water.
Sustainable
Cleaning
Reduction of organics in the heating and cooling water.
Heating and cooling water is of drinking water quality.
Safe
handling
No use of
dangerous
chemicals.
No special requirements towards staff protection.
Time
saving
Fully
automated
process.
Cleaning/disinfection
is completed in just 10 minutes.
Simple
Application
Simple
and quick
start-up.
Disinfection
process is logged
automatically.
Low
Follow-up costs
Maintenance only
necessary/recommended once a year.
Ongoing operating costs are
negligible.
Heating/cooling water contaminated with bacteria presents risks at hospitals
Hypothermia devices are used in cardiac surgery to regulate blood temperature during surgery or to warm/cool a patient's entire body.
The risk of infection posed by bacteria-contaminated heating and cooling water in hypothermia devices is not insignificant. It becomes particularly dangerous if this water leaks in a sensitive area (e.g. operating room). Bacteria-contaminated aerosols can pose a high health risk for patients.
Risk of infection for staff
In addition to the patients, the staff is also exposed to a danger that should not be underestimated from the heating and cooling water contaminated with bacteria.
The cleaning and disinfection of hypothermia devices is usually carried out by perfusion technicians. These inevitably come into contact with contaminated heating and cooling water and are therefore always exposed to the risk of illness.
The WCD2-c ensures that the heating and cooling water is of drinking water quality when used regularly. Installation, operation and uninstallation are easy to perform. Wearing protective equipment such as gloves, masks, protective suits, etc. is not necessary.
Quality that creates safety
The WCD2-c not only increases safety for staff, but also makes everyday work easier thanks to its convenient use. The WCD2-c is therefore a sustainable and safe method for water purification/disinfection without chemicals.
Confirmed disinfecting effect
Scientific studies show: The required disinfection performance is clearly achieved with the built-in pro aqua diamond electrode.
References
Germany
- Charité - University Medicine Berlin x6
- German Heart Institute Berlin x6
- Immanuel Hospital Bernau x4
- Dept of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery Cologne x1
- University Hospital Regensburg x2
- University Hospital Bergmannsheil Bochum x1
- Heart Centre Duisburg x1
- Heart Centre Bodensee Konstanz x2
- LMU Clinic Großhadern x2
Austria
- Wels-Grieskirchen Hospital x4
- Klagenfurt Hospital on Lake Wörthersee x3
- University Hospital St. Pölten x3
Switzerland
- University Children's Hospital Zürich x2
Luxembourg
- Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg x3
