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OXIVARIO PLUS cleaning process
Processing by Oxivario PLUS:
decontamination of prions
In 2006 it was proven that Miele’s
OXIVARIO Plus process, which offers
exceptionally high performance for washer-
disinfectors, could successfully decontam-
inate surfaces of prions (the cause of CJD).
This result was confirmed by further in vivo
research carried out by the Institute for
Neuropathology at the University of
Munich, meaning that the effectiveness of
the process can be declared in accordance
with the criteria of the Robert-Koch-Insti-
tute. Instrument cleaning must be 100%
reliable to prevent iatrogenic transfer of
CJD.
For this reason, the OXIVARIO PLUS
process was developed as an even more
intensive version of the OXIVARIO process
to break down and render soluble proteins
that cannot be dissolved by chemicals, eg.
denatured proteins. The OXIVARIO PLUS
process lasts longer and uses a higher
concentration of alkaline cleaning agent as
well as hydrogen peroxide in the second
wash phase.
Risk areas for CJD:
The OXIVARIO PLUS programme is strongly
recommended for situations where the risk
of prion contamination is particularly high.
There is a very high risk of prion contami-
nation in the central nervous system, in
lymphatic tissue (tonsils, spleen, lymph
nodes), opthalmology and neurosurgery.
OXIVARIO PLUS
Special programme for the prevention of
iatrogenic transfer of CJD in compliance
with the RKI Task Force.
– Excellent cleaning and removal of
organic soiling
– Saves time by eliminating need for
pre- and post-handling