trophon Microbial Efficacy brochure
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Microbial efficacy Paving the way globally in microbial efficacy, we have a highly comprehensive portfolio of efficacy testing in ultrasound probe high level disinfection. nariosonics Infection Prevention. For Life.

Ensure the most comprehensive protection for your patients High level disinfection (HLD) is defined as the complete elimination of all microorganisms except for high numbers of bacterial spores, a small number of which are permitted to remain. trophon is a fully mobile solution for convenient point of care use and adaptability across all departments where ultrasound imaging is used. Fertility / women’s health Emergency / trauma trophon is a breakthrough disinfection technology, setting the new standard of care globally for ultrasound probe reprocessing. 2

Make sure you choose an HLD system that is proven effective against the widest range of pathogens Nanosonics conducts extensive laboratory testing, focused on continually validating the effectiveness of trophon. Patient safety and reducing the risk of infection spread is paramount to us and drives our clinical research and testing. Going far beyond the minimum regulatory requirements, we prioritise having the broadest possible microbial efficacy program. This absolute dedication to going further really sets us apart and ensures we exceed standards in HLD. trophon is a pioneer globally in...

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Ultrasound probes frequently contact body sites where STIs can occur. trophon is proven to completely inactivate a range of STI causing pathogens.* HIV Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an incurable disease that effects the immune system, impairing its ability to fight disease. Around 25,313 people were living with HIV in Australia at the end of 2015, of which 10% were unaware of their HIV-positive status.2 trophon has been shown to inactivate HIV in laboratory tests Hepatitis B Hepatitis B (HBV) is an infection that attacks the liver. It is...

Chlamydia Chlamydia trachomatis is the second most common notifiable disease in Australia and can result in infertility & ectopic pregnancy.2 At the end of 2015, a total of 66,033 new chlamydia cases were identified in Australia, a majority of which (77%) occurred in young people aged 15-29 years old.2 trophon is effective against chlamydia on ultrasound probes. Gonorrhea Neisseria gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted disease that infects both women and men and, if left untreated, can lead to infertility. In 2015, about 18,588 new cases of gonorrhoea were notified in Australia. A trend...

Clostridium difficile spores High level disinfectants are only required to be sporicidal at extended contact times. trophon has been shown to inactivate Clostridium difficile spores even within its manufacturer specified 7 minutes cycle time in laboratory testing.* Clostridium difficile Clostridium difficile is a common hospital acquired infection (HAI), characterised by severe diarrhoea. According to prospective national surveillance of public hospitaldiagnosed CDI in Australia (hospital identified CDI increased significantly from 3.25 for every 10,000 patient days in 2011 to 4.03 for...

TGA mandatory testing requirements The TGA has minimum requirements for HLD. trophon inactivates all of the mandated microorganisms.* Mycobactericidal Mycobacteria can cause serious diseases like tuberculosis. HLD should eliminate mycobacteria within the contact time. Mycobacteria have a tough cell wall and are highly resistant to disinfectants. trophon is effective against mycobacteria on ultrasound probes. Fungicidal Fungi and yeast are opportunistic pathogens. High level disinfectants are required to be effective against fungi. Fungi and yeast can be highly resistant to disinfection....

Surface probes It’s not only intracavity probes which can potentially become contaminated by any of these wide ranging infectious organisms. Surface probes may come into contact with a patient’s broken skin and bodily fluids, and can also become contaminated with blood and microorganisms. Surface probes are frequently used in semi-critical procedures but often inadequately disinfected14’15 Often there is no visible evidence of blood or microbe contamination on the probe after surface use, so a visual inspection is not a reliable way of concluding lack of contamination. In addition, there...

WHAT PROCEDURE WILL YOUR PROBE BE USED FOR? Disinfection / Sterilisation Requirements Spaulding Classification Procedure 10 Probe may contact sterile tissue or blood Critical • intraoperative procedures • drainages • biopsies • needle guidance • transvaginal oocyte retrieval • venous catheter placement • vascular ablation Probe may contact mucous membranes and non intact skin Semi-Critical Intracavity • transvaginal scans • transrectal scans Surface ultrasound (broken skin) • wound scanning • burn evaluation Probe only contacts healthy, intact skin Non-Critical • surface...

References: 1. Ryndock E, Robison R, Meyers C. Susceptibility of HPV16 and 18 to high level disinfectants indicated for semicritical ultrasound probes. J Med Virol. 2016;88(6):1076-80. 2. The Kirby Institute. HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmissible infections in Australia Annual Surveillance Report 2016. The Kirby Institute, UNSW Australia. 2016. Available from: http://kirby.unsw. edu.au/sites/default/files/hiv/resources/SERP_2016-Annual-Surveillance-Report_UPD170116.pdf. Accessed 19 April 2017. 3. ICO Information Centre on HPV and Cancer. Australia, Human Papillomavirus and...

Nanosonics prioritises having the broadest possible microbial efficacy program Have you trophoned today? Join the thousands of global health care facilities around the world who do. Infection Prevention. For Life.