01 Shift toward Automated Endoscope Reprocessing Systems Automated endoscope reprocessing is becoming a major trend as healthcare facilities aim to reduce human error and improve consistency in disinfection outcomes. Studies indicate that manual cleaning can leave residual contamination in up to 15-20% of endoscope cases, increasing infection risks. Automated systems standardize high-level disinfection cycles using controlled chemical exposure, temperature regulation, and rinse validation steps, improving compliance with infection control protocols. Hospitals adopting these systems have reported significant reductions in reprocessing time and improved traceability, supporting safer reuse of complex medical devices in high-volume diagnostic environments.
02 Expansion of Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor Disinfection in Clinical Spaces Hydrogen peroxide vapor disinfection is increasingly used in clinical spaces due to its strong ability to eliminate pathogens in enclosed healthcare environments such as operating rooms, ICUs, and isolation wards. It works by dispersing vaporized hydrogen peroxide that oxidizes bacteria, viruses, and spores on surfaces, achieving up to 99.9999% microbial reduction under controlled cycles. This method is widely adopted for terminal room disinfection after patient discharge, especially against resistant organisms like MRSA and Clostridioides difficile, supporting infection control and reducing hospital-acquired infection risks.
In September 2025, MUHC implemented Lumenix’s AI-based infection prevention system, focusing on hand hygiene monitoring and real-time behavioral compliance tracking.
In February 2025, MMM delivered a complete CSSD installation at Kantonsspital Baden, including washer-disinfectors, steam sterilizers, and low-temp sterilization systems.