{"id":7887,"date":"2025-03-17T14:44:45","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T03:44:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tristel.com\/au-en\/latest-news\/\/"},"modified":"2025-09-29T13:05:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T03:05:52","slug":"is-your-decontamination-process-complete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tristel.com\/au-en\/latest-news\/is-your-decontamination-process-complete\/","title":{"rendered":"Is your Decontamination Process Complete?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/tristel.com\/au-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/1-Introduction-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8673\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:1000px;height:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tristel.com\/au-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/1-Introduction-1.png 420w, https:\/\/tristel.com\/au-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/1-Introduction-1-320x229.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-h-5-font-size\">The emergence of antibiotic-resistant organisms like Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and the resilience of viruses such as Human papillomavirus (HPV), which have been linked to a significant percentage of cancers<sup>1<\/sup>, highlight the critical need for appropriate disinfectant products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-do-i-need-to-know\">What do I need to know?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The key question to consider is whether your decontamination procedures align with the official guidelines for ultrasound. As product options and methods increase on the market, different concepts of cleaning, disinfection, and decontamination have emerged, making it hard to determine the answer. It\u2019s important to understand the crucial differences between available products and methods when deciding on a decontamination process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To help you better understand, we\u2019ve put together five simple comparisons so you can confidently choose the most effective and appropriate solutions for the safe decontamination your ultrasound devices.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-point-of-care-decontamination\">Point of care decontamination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/tristel.com\/au-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/2-POCUS-GIF.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8668\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<p>Ultrasound is changing. More ultrasound probes are in use today than ever before, supporting quick and effective patient diagnosis and imaging. For point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to work, the ultrasound devices need to be in the same location as the patient, and the decontamination products need to keep up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>POCUS presents a challenge to high-level disinfection machines. Machines are tied to a specific location as they might need a power supply, or a water source, and often they are only certified for use in that location due to staff and patient safety, they take up considerable space, and have detailed setup requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For your ultrasound probes, choose a method that is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Portable,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compact,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fast,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Effective.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-science-not-fiction\">Science not fiction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<p>We believe in transparency. Every claim we make can be substantiated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When reading studies that compare ultrasound decontamination processes, ask yourself the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is the study focused on more than just user convenience and time efficiency. What about other essential factors like compatibility, efficacy and safety?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is the study in a worst case scenario?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/tristel.com\/au-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/3-Science-not-fiction-GIF.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8669\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How are common problems, such as shadowing, being tackled?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If wiped prior to automated disinfection, is the wipe used a cleaning wipe or a disinfection wipe?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is there potential for microorganisms to repair?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>According to which standards is the effectiveness determined?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will repeat exposure cause material damage?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Scientific data is the foundation of Tristel decontamination products. We combine powerful chemistry with proven test methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-decontamination\">What is decontamination? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/tristel.com\/au-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/4-What-is-decontamination-GIF.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8670\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p>Decontamination is the procedure that combines both cleaning and disinfection, with mandatory thorough cleaning to be performed prior to any disinfection process. As high-level disinfection machines only address part of the decontamination process, the only possible option for non-immersible parts, such as the probe cable and plug, is manual wiping.<sup>2<\/sup> Cleaning is achieved by combining a chemical with detergent quality with manual action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturers of high-level disinfectants should instruct the user to clean prior to disinfection. How can the user determine an appropriate cleaning agent to use?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The interaction between the cleaning agent and the disinfection process must be considered. Rinsing between these steps will be mandatory, unless both the cleaning agent and the disinfectant are confirmed compatible by the manufacturer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why not choose a decontamination product that accounts for the cleaning step?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-approach-to-cleaning\">Approach to cleaning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:59%\">\n<p>Cleaning is mandatory prior to disinfection, to ensure organic or inorganic soiling such as blood, mucous, tissue and ultrasound gel are removed. Otherwise, they may impede the microbicidal activity of a disinfectant chosen.<sup>3<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using manual methods such as wiping to clean medical devices is widely accepted. Many automated methods available are solely meant to high-level disinfect, and naturally lack the capability of cleaning which is necessary for effective decontamination.<sup>4<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:41%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"992\" height=\"992\" src=\"https:\/\/tristel.com\/au-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/5-Approach-to-cleaning-GIF-992x992.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tristel.com\/au-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/5-Approach-to-cleaning-GIF-992x992.gif 992w, https:\/\/tristel.com\/au-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/5-Approach-to-cleaning-GIF-768x768.gif 768w, https:\/\/tristel.com\/au-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/5-Approach-to-cleaning-GIF-320x320.gif 320w, https:\/\/tristel.com\/au-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/5-Approach-to-cleaning-GIF-576x576.gif 576w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Guidelines do not recommend machine processes unless an appropriate cleaning step using a manual wipe is implemented beforehand.<sup>5<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturers of high-level disinfectants should instruct the user to clean prior to disinfection. How can the user determine an appropriate cleaning agent to use?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The interaction between the cleaning agent and the disinfection process must be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rinsing between these steps will be mandatory, unless both the cleaning agent and the disinfectant are confirmed compatible by the manufacturer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why not choose a decontamination product that accounts for the cleaning step?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-product-priorities\">Product Priorities <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"992\" height=\"992\" src=\"https:\/\/tristel.com\/au-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/6-Product-Priorities-GIF-992x992.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tristel.com\/au-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/6-Product-Priorities-GIF-992x992.gif 992w, https:\/\/tristel.com\/au-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/6-Product-Priorities-GIF-768x768.gif 768w, https:\/\/tristel.com\/au-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/6-Product-Priorities-GIF-320x320.gif 320w, https:\/\/tristel.com\/au-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/6-Product-Priorities-GIF-576x576.gif 576w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p>All decontamination products require multiple factors to be accounted for during the development process. Often high-level disinfection machines prioritise convenience above all else. But is this in the patients\u2019 best interest?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every decontamination process should be evaluated against its intended use together with ease of use, efficacy data, safety profile, device compatibility and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies have shown that UV-C light employed by machines lacks the ability to reach areas of a device that are shadowed by indentations.<sup>6<\/sup>&nbsp;Any areas the light cannot reach will not be adequately disinfected.<sup>7<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an infection prevention company with over 30 years of experience, Tristel provide extensively evaluated decontamination systems which address all the important performance criteria equally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-download-resources-pack\">Download Resources Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Digital resource pack with A4 posters explaining the key differences between Tristel wiping and automated 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https:\/\/tristel.com\/au-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/Jet-Foam-AUS-NZ_-WEB-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tristel.com\/au-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/Jet-Foam-AUS-NZ_-WEB-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/tristel.com\/au-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/Jet-Foam-AUS-NZ_-WEB.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<article class=\"product-card__article\">\n\t\t<h6 class=\"product-card__headline\">Tristel Jet FOAM<\/h6>\n\t\t<span class=\"product-card__hover-effect hover-effect\"\n\t\t\t  style=\"background-color:#20b062\"><\/span>\n\t<\/article>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>References:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>1<\/strong> National Cancer Institute. (n.d.). HPV and Cancer. Retrieved July 23, 2024, from National Cancer Institute. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>2<\/strong>  Dudley, N., Edgington, S., Harrison, G., Hoffman, P., Kirkpatrick, C., Palarm, T., Parker, P., Tappin, R., Taylor, M. and Thompson, N. (2020). Ultrasound Transducer Decontamination -Best Practice Summary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>3 <\/strong>Rutala, W., Weber, D. and HICPAC (2008). Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities,. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, [online] pp.1\u2013163. Available at: https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/infectioncontrol\/guidelines\/disinfection\/ [Accessed 26 Jan. 2022].&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>4<\/strong>&nbsp;Dancer, S.J. (2014). Controlling Hospital-Acquired Infection: Focus on the Role of the Environment and New Technologies for Decontamination. Clinical Microbiology Reviews, 27(4), pp.665\u2013690.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>5<\/strong>&nbsp;Dudley, N., Edgington, S., Harrison, G., Hoffman, P., Kirkpatrick, C., Palarm, T., Parker, P., Tappin, R., Taylor, M. and Thompson, N. (2020). Ultrasound Transducer Decontamination -Best Practice Summary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>6<\/strong>&nbsp;Andersen BM, B\u00e5nrud H, B\u00f8e E, Bjordal O, Drangsholt F. Comparison of UV C light and chemicals for disinfection of surfaces in hospital isolation units. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2006 Jul;27(7):729-34.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>7&nbsp;<\/strong>Ultraviolet-C Decontamination of a Hospital Room: Amount of UV Light Needed.\u201d Burns, vol. 46, no. 4, 1 June 2020, pp. 842\u2013849,. 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