http://www.healthcarewaste.org/ Last added technologies en contact@ecodev.ch 600 http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=241 The DD-Best continuous feed double chamber incinerator has devised in Indonesia by a local NGO. This SSI (Small Scale Incinerator) is currently installed in over a dozen HCFs. Fuel used is biomass (typically coconut husks). http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=239 Sharps Blaster consists of a computerised sterilisation unit and disposable, four litre metal canisters for sharps or clinical waste. The unit treats the waste canister for up to two and a half hours at temperatures reaching 185°C, sterilising the infectious waste and sealing the canister for safe disposal. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=227 Aegis Bio-Systems has developed JYD-1500, a large mobile treatment system that they sell or offer as a service to health care facilities. The technology handles large volumes, up to 1'100 kg per batch. It has a two-step shredder: the primary shredder destroys containers, buckets, and other large items; the secondary shredder is a 4-ton machine that reduces the waste further at a rate of 680 kg per hour. Waste volume is reduced by 80 percent or more. The shredded material goes to an autoclave chamber that agitates and treats the waste at 121°C (250°F/15 psig). The mobile system is mounted on a truck and can operate in or near the loading dock of a hospital. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=229 The Demolizer consists of a computerized sterilization unit and disposable four litre metal waste collection containers. The system enables any medical facility to collect and process its medical waste in a way that not only protects the environment but also safeguards medical staff and patients, whilst fully complying with all regulatory issues. This system is the perfect solution for the safe disposal of hazardous (soft) waste and sharps, eliminating transport of used needles and reducing needle stick injury. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=230 The principle of operation is the electro-pyrolysis of organics followed by two phases of electro-oxidation. The Bio-Oxidizer® system electrically heats the organic solids and liquids, turning them into vapor, and then oxidizes the vapors in two oxidizers. The remaining residue, which is typically less than 5% of the original weight and volume, is sterile, inert, and may be discarded as municipal waste in most instances or possibly recycled as road aggregate, for example. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=205 cGMP medical waste autoclaves are configured for floor- or pit-mounting with single or double doors and hydraulic power lock doors. The units are adaptable to fit with ancillary equipment such as shredders, compactors, and materials handling systems. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=213 San-I-Pak’s standard design is a rectangular-shaped system, part of which is an autoclave and the other part a compactor. The autoclave cycle begins with a high vacuum to remove air, followed by exposure to 150°C steam. After treatment, the steam vents down through a diffuser to condense the steam and the waste is automatically conveyed to the compaction chamber. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=214 San-I-Pak’s standard design is a rectangular-shaped system, part of which is an autoclave and the other part a compactor. The autoclave cycle begins with a high vacuum to remove air, followed by exposure to 150°C steam. After treatment, the steam vents down through a diffuser to condense the steam and the waste is automatically conveyed to the compaction chamber. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=215 San-I-Pak’s standard design is a rectangular-shaped system, part of which is an autoclave and the other part a compactor. The autoclave cycle begins with a high vacuum to remove air, followed by exposure to 150°C steam. After treatment, the steam vents down through a diffuser to condense the steam and the waste is automatically conveyed to the compaction chamber. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=216 San-I-Pak’s standard design is a rectangular-shaped system, part of which is an autoclave and the other part a compactor. The autoclave cycle begins with a high vacuum to remove air, followed by exposure to 150°C steam. After treatment, the steam vents down through a diffuser to condense the steam and the waste is automatically conveyed to the compaction chamber. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=217 San-I-Pak’s standard design is a rectangular-shaped system, part of which is an autoclave and the other part a compactor. The autoclave cycle begins with a high vacuum to remove air, followed by exposure to 150°C steam. After treatment, the steam vents down through a diffuser to condense the steam and the waste is automatically conveyed to the compaction chamber. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=218 The patented Tempico Rotoclave® system provides an effective method of treating medical waste. The end product is sterile, shredded and physically harmless and can be disposed of as ordinary municipal waste at landfills. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=226 The patented Ecolotec system consists basically of a jacketed pressure/vacuum vessel into which infectious waste is loaded. The vessel is fitted with internal knife hammers which rotate at up to 3'500 revolutions per minute to break up and shred the waste while live steam is being injected to raise the temperature to about 132°C. The violent knife action brings every waste particle in immediate contact with the steam atmosphere and eliminates cold spots, while drastically shortening the time needed for reliable sterilization. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=203 The Newster combines thermal and chemical processes to sterilise waste. In a closed sterilisation vessel a powerful rotor fitted with blades agitates, disintegrates and heats the wastes by impact and friction. The wastes are sprayed with 15% strength NaClO. When the temperature reaches the predetermined level of 150°C, the mass of wastes is automatically sprayed with brief injections of water so that the temperature remains above 150°C for around two minutes. During the process, the high temperature melts plastic materials and the wastes are transformed into granules of a uniform grayish-brown colour, with average dimensions of 2 – 3 mm. The treated wastes are then cooled down to 95°C at which point the cycle has been completed and wastes, by now sterile, are automatically unloaded. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=195 The modular fractional steam and vacuum process Sterival system is designed for on-site sterilisation of HCW. The system is made of an energy module (production of steam, compressed air and cooling) that can supply up to 4 sterilisation modules. The system uses 60 litres specially designed hermetically sealed reusable polycarbonate bins that can be easily stacked. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=201 Ecosteryl is a two-stage microwave HCW decontamination system. Waste is first reduced in a shredder into particles smaller than 20 mm that are then brought to temperatures close to 100°C for one hour so as to destroy all micro-organisms. The end result is an unrecognisable decontaminated pulp which can join the household waste chain. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=193 Steriflash is an autoclave built with robustness, simplicity and reliability in mind. Thanks to its relatively compact format, it allows to process HCW close to where it is produced. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=194 The TWIN-STER sterilization system uses a combination of waste shredding and heating keeping the material continually in motion. The fully automatic system can be sized individually for both stationary or mobile use. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=192 The PATH needle remover device is a handheld manual system that cuts the lower section of the plastic syringe hub enabling to collect the needles in a secure disposable container that can then be discarded into a protected sharp pit. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=185 Vehicles for the transport of HCW should only be used for hazardous HCW and be of a suitable size (approx. height of 2.2 m). They should be easy to load and unload and fully enclosed to prevent any spillage. A bulkhead between the driver and the body of the vehicle must exist to protect the driver in case of an accident and an international hazard sign must be displayed on the truck as well as the name and address of the waste carrier (+ emergency telephone number). The internal finish of the vehicle should allow for steam cleaning and there should be no sharp edges. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=184 Dispo-Med leak-proof, puncture resistant polypropylene container is designed to collect, store and dispose of medical sharps. A unique locking cap seals the container and prevents spilling of contents. Rounded edges prevent cutting while being handled. Easily stackable for storage in limited space environments http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=183 Needle cutters aim at reducing the sharp hazard at source by separating the needle from the syringe immediately after use. The Balcan system ensures that the syringe and needle can't be reused. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=179 Incinco incinerators are specifically designed to dispose of hospital clinical waste in an efficient and hazard free environment. The units are easily activated via the control panel and can be manually or semi automatically fed. Manufactured to comply to local, EU or worldwide environmental standards. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=180 Health-care waste handlers must be provided with protective equipement. Minimum requirements are heavy-duty gloves and safety shoes or industrial boots . An industrial apron, mask and googles can also be necessary for certain activities (loading an incinerator…). http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=181 The patented Tempico Rotoclave® system provides an effective method of treating medical waste. The end product is sterile, shredded and physically harmless and can be disposed of as ordinary municipal waste at landfills. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=182 Waste is processed at relatively low (95-100°C) temperatures. This microwave system doesn't create the volatile organic compounds or substance emissions commonly associated with other treatment methods like incineration and autoclaving. There are no chemicals used in any part of the process, and there are no liquid discharges of any kind. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=178 The Tuttnauer autoclave is designed to compliment any healthcare and laboratory facility and satisfy all of your sterilization needs. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=176 The De Montfort Mark 8a incinerator has been designed for use in areas where manufacturing facilities are limited, and cost must be kept to a minimum, the Mark 8a incinerator is similar to the Mark 7 but the body is brick-built. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=177 The De Montfort Mark 9 incinerator is a development of the Mark 3 incinerator and is to be built where high rates of combustion are required. It simplifies the construction, particularly of the steelwork, and thereby reduces the likelihood of failure due to distortion of the steel top plate. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=167 Mediburner MBR 172P is an easy to use, movable and compact incinerator designed for the disposal of standard 5 liter Safety Boxes. Together with the Safety Boxes, the Mediburner MBR 172P incinerator forms a perfect way to take care of the disposal of medical waste effectively and pro-environmentally even in demanding field conditions. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=156 http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=155 STI Chem-Clav® is a continuous feed steam sterilization system that uses sodium hypochlorite for pre-cleaning, odor control and vector control. Filtration, shredding and dehydration units complete the system to optimize both efficiency and safety. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=154 Sanitec® microwave system consists of an automatic charging system, hopper, shredder, conveyor screw, steam generator, microwave generators, discharge screw, secondary shredder ("particliser"), and controls. The equipment includes hydraulics, high efficiency particulate air filter (HEPA), and microprocessor-based controls protected in an all-weather steel enclosure. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=135 The "Fusum Actif" is a method of destroying hypodermic sharp needles and blades by instantly electro-melting them at 1200°C. The device is battery powered. It destroys needles in 2 seconds. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=137 The Ecodas T300 steam autoclave uses temperatures of 138°C and pressures of around 3,8 bar that produces sterile fragments that are discharged from the bottom of the machine and can be disposed of in a conventional landfill site. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=138 The Ecodas T1000 steam autoclave uses temperatures of 138°C and pressures of around 3,8 bar that produces sterile fragments that are discharged from the bottom of the machine and can be disposed of in a conventional landfill site. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=139 The Ecodas T2000 steam autoclave uses temperatures of 138°C and pressures of around 3,8 bar that produces sterile fragments that are discharged from the bottom of the machine and can be disposed of in a conventional landfill site. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=141 The Hydroclave is a double-walled (jacketed) cylindrical, pressurized vessel, horizontally mounted, with a single side door for both loading and unloading. This wet thermal (steam autoclave) device performs sterilization faster and has greater heat penetration thanks to the use of a powerful mixing/fragmenting mechanism. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=142 The Hydroclave is a double-walled (jacketed) cylindrical, pressurized vessel, horizontally mounted. This wet thermal (steam autoclave) device performs sterilization faster and has greater heat penetration thanks to the use of a powerful mixing/fragmenting mechanism. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=143 The Hydroclave is a double-walled (jacketed) cylindrical, pressurized vessel, horizontally mounted. This wet thermal (steam autoclave) device performs sterilization faster and has greater heat penetration thanks to the use of a powerful mixing/fragmenting mechanism. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=144 The Hydroclave is a double-walled (jacketed) cylindrical, pressurized vessel, horizontally mounted. This wet thermal (steam autoclave) device performs sterilization faster and has greater heat penetration thanks to the use of a powerful mixing/fragmenting mechanism. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=146 The Hydroclave is a double-walled (jacketed) cylindrical, pressurized vessel, horizontally mounted. This wet thermal (steam autoclave) device performs sterilization faster and has greater heat penetration thanks to the use of a powerful mixing/fragmenting mechanism. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=147 Sanitec® microwave system consists of an automatic charging system, hopper, shredder, conveyor screw, steam generator, microwave generators, discharge screw, secondary shredder ("particliser"), and controls. The equipment includes hydraulics, high efficiency particulate air filter (HEPA), and microprocessor-based controls protected in an all-weather steel enclosure. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=131 The patented STERIFANT HCW disinfection system can be used as a mobile or stationary system (it can be de-mounted to form a self contained static unit). HCW is collected in specially designed hermetically sealed reusable polycarbonate bins that can be easily stacked. Treatment is done by a combination of steam and microwaves. A shredding device and compactor enables to reduce significantly the volume of waste that is ready to be landfilled. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=123 BoxO3 has a small footprint and is designed to be placed within the ward for on-site treatment of hazardous HCW. This safe and easy to use process can be employed directly by the nursing staff. The volume of waste is significantly reduced and denaturated through an initial grinding process. Disinfection is carried out by the use of strongly ozonated air. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=126 The Hydroclave is a double-walled (jacketed) cylindrical, pressurized vessel, horizontally mounted, with a single side door for both loading and unloading. This wet thermal (steam autoclave) device performs sterilization faster and has greater heat penetration thanks to the use of a powerful mixing/fragmenting mechanism. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=116 Trolley are used to transport healthcare waste from the wards or the intermediate storage rooms until the central storage area. Ideally, the waste bags are themselves stored in rigid cardboard or plastic containers. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=110 Burial pits for organic waste (typically placentas) are enclosed concrete "reservoirs". The choice of an appropriate site is important: avoid being to close to buildings due to odours and at the same time not to far away to ensure it is used. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=111 Burial pits are typically used in small remote health-care facilities where other waste treatment and disposal methods aren't available. The choice of an appropriate site is important (min. 50 - 100 meters away from any water source); covering waste with a layer of soil and having a fence around the pit are necessary to keep out animals, scavengers and children. http://www.healthcarewaste.org/en/technicals.html?id=37 Sharp pits serve as "recipients" for used needles that have been removed using needle cutters when no secure recycling options exist. A 1 m3 pit can contain up to 1 million needles.