Microbiological evaluation of ultraviolet C light-emitting diodes for disinfection of medical instruments
This study demonstrates that UVC LED chambers may be used as a standardized substitute for specific (manual) disinfection procedures of certain medical devices, offering a time-efficient and more sustainable alternative. However, its use should be preceded by efficacy testing for each specific type of instrument.
Authors
- Isabel Leroux‐Roels (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5084-4696)
- Piet Cools (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2980-5307)
- Leen Van Simaey
- Annelies Aerssens
- Hannah Siwe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0753-0683)
- Mieke V. Flour
- Silke Ternest
- Philip Meuleman
- D. Verstraeten
- A. Kalmar
Institutions
- Ghent University Hospital (BE)
- Ghent University (BE)
- Instituut voor Landbouw en Visserijonderzoek (BE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Heliyon
- Published
- 2024-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e37281
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- Medical Device Sterilization and Disinfection
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.41
Funders
- Agentschap Innoveren en Ondernemen
- Universitair Ziekenhuis Gent
- Universiteit Gent
- Vlaamse regering