Updated recommendations to prevent infections through effective sterilization
The Microbiologist 29 April 2025. The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), in collaboration with eight partner organizations, has released new comprehensive guidance to help healthcare facilities prevent the transmission of infections through improved practices in sterilization and high-level disinfection (HLD) of reusable medical devices. Learn More
AdvaMed cites EPA’s own impact assessment to push back against ethylene oxide proposals, May 12, 2023
The SterileWave endoscope product line precludes the need for ethylene oxide, radiation, or any other chemical or method of sterilizing endoscopic instruments. The SterileWave endoscope is single-use. Perform the surgical procedure and discard. This eliminates the harsh chemicals, the labor, the training, the sterilization equipment and all the associated costs, all for a higher resolution […]
A new sterilization technology remains an unsuccessful technical challenge
While so many companies have been in pursuit of a safer alternative to sterilizing endoscopes, one might ask: why sterilize them at all? Use and discard is an alternative that precludes all of the problems associated with sterilization: harsh chemicals, inexperienced technicians, labor shortages, hospital space, the cost of sterilization equipment, insurance premiums and more. […]
US agency tightening emissions standards and implement safeguards for exposed workers
As we continue to face talented labor shortages and the increased cost of doing business in our healthcare environment, SterileWave looks to address both pressure points. With a single-use endoscope, SterileWave eliminates the potential carryover of bacterial infections and additionally eliminate the harsh chemicals and labor requirements to sterilize reusable endoscopic instruments. More and more […]
SterileWave™ receives patent Number 7
October 10, 2020 SterileWave™ receives a patent number 7 for its Disposable Laparoscope System. Patented are new features such as disposable external objective lens cleaning features, working channels, and interchangeable viewing angles. A 5 mm diameter disposable endoscope is pending.
SterileWave™ receives 510 K Clearance
SterileWave™ has received 510 K clearance for the design and engineering of the single-use endoscope as it meets or exceeds the performance criteria of predicate devices on the market. The FDA has cleared it for manufacturing and commercial use
SterileWave™ forms agreement with EC Investments
SterileWave™ has formed an agreement with EC Investments of New York in an effort to market SterileWave™ technology to potential interested parties