Moscow, 2014

PRESENTSTATION MICROWAVE INSTALLATION

Hospital Waste

Infection (Tuberculosis, AIDS, etc.) Clinics Waste

Lab Waste

Blood Banks Waste

Blood Components Processing Waste

Dialysis Waste

Biotechnology (Microbiology) Waste

…and any potentially contaminated waste

Super High Frequency Microwave unit for the Sterilization of…

Super High Frequency Microwave units for the sterilization of Infectious Medical Waste is now on

offer to the market

These units have been tested at

Ministry of Health,

Ministry of Defense,

Federal Centre for Hygiene and Epidemiology

are in use since 2003 extensively throughout Russia and CIS.

Tested for Vegetative, Spores, Fungi, Viruses pathogens

Introduction

Microwave frequency (SHF) heating is

By use of electromagnetic waves of frequency 2450 MHz.

Water molecules, present in all cells, being dipolar, try to follow the electric field associated with the electromagnetic waves directed on them

This results in oscillations of molecules and the resultant molecular friction causes RAPID HEATING.

The ions in the water further help in this phenomenon.

Microwave (SHF) - how it works…

Application of Super High Frequency electromagnetic fields on waste material results in:

Rapid heat up of liquids and ions in the liquid cell material of bacteria and micro organisms,

Causes the destruction of

Cellular membranes

Virus protein structure

of all infectious agents of the waste

…and what it does

Intravenous catheters, blood (and components) bags and associated tubing, suction tubes etc.

Hemodialysis and Peritoneal dialysis Waste (filters, lines, catheters, bags)

Cultures, culture dishes and devices used to transfer, inoculate, or mix cultures

Surgery costumes, masks and gloves, sponges, gowns associated with waste collection

Packing Materials …and any other potentially contaminated waste products of medicine, veterinary or laboratory

Waste materials and Application

1 – Working chamber

with waste baskets

2 – Magnetron

3 – Power control

4 – Timer control

5 – Door Lock button

6 – Power indicators

7 – Vent tube

Basics of Design

21

3

4

5

76

– Disposable polypropylene waste bags

– Re-usable polypropylene waste cans

– Transit lids

– Processing lid with PTFE bacterial filter

– Sensitizing agent

– Test strips

Accessories

Basics of ProcessMicrowaves come out of the magnetron,

After numerous reflections from the walls of the chamber

Waves enter the new areas of the basket continuously.

They pass through the waste being processed

Process Steps - 1

1. Waste collected and packed in plastic bag

2. Bag arranged in re-usable polypropylene Can to fill around 75% volume and covered with transit lids

3. Test strip inserted4. Bag closed but not tied5. Sensitizing agent added to the bag

and to the Can6. Lid with filter firmly closed onto the

Can.

Waste materials and Application

8. 60 + 15 minute process time7. Filled & Closed Cans are put in Microwave for processing

Test strip confirms that the process was successful.

Waste typically compacts by 30% and safe to be handled

Capacity

2 x 30 liter Cans

20 kg max load with 4 lit. of sensitizing agent

2 kg min load with 2 lit. of sensitizing agent

Cycle time 60 + 15 minutes

Approx. 4 Dialysis Sets per Can

Experience

The product has been in operation for 6 years

800 units sold in number of clinics till date!

Installations in Russia and CIS

Federal Target Programs of Russia (8 regions incl. Moscow) – 191 units

Top 17 Medical Facilities of Ministries and Departments of Russia Ministry of Defense, FSB, Ministry of Healthcare, Center of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Ministry of Finances, – 19 units

Blood banks – 16 units

Dialysis centers – 16 units

Various Medical facilities, incl. various Hospitals, AIDS, Tuberculosis, Infection Skin Disease Clinics, Hospices, Orthodontic Clinics, Diagnostic Centers, Laboratories, Ambulatories, Scientific Research Institutes, etc.

Moscow region – 179 units Regions of Russia – over 700 units

Kirgizstan and Kazakhstan – 9 units

In August 2009 – Microwave Unit registered in Ministry of Health of Ukraine

Sterilizing of Dialysis Waste

Dialysis waste contains residual blood with Highest risk of contamination from HIV, Hepatitis B and C viruses

Dialyzers and Bloodlines are very hard to sterilize with chemical disinfectants

Use of Microwave Unit for sterilizing of Dialysis Waste is recommended by Fresenius Medical Care - world's largest, integrated provider of dialysis products & services

Running Cost

One cycle – 15 kg of a waste for 1 hour

Disposable materials Number Price per 1 pc, Euro Price, Euro (subtotal)

Plastic bag 2 0,38 Euro 0,76 Euro

Plastic Can with lid 2 0,10 Euro (8 Euros / 80 loads) 0,20 Euro

Lid with PTFE filter 2 0,08 Euro (80 Euros / 1000 loads)

0,16 Euro

Sensitizing Solution, 20 %, ml 2 0,075 Euro (15 ml x 5 Euros / 1000ml)

0,15 Euro

Test strip (Farmatest) 4 0.04 Euro 0,16 Euro

Total expenses per one cycle : 1,43 Euro

1,43 Euro / 15 kg = 0,1 Euro for processing of 1 kg of waste

Running Cost (additional)

Overheads Amount Price, Euro Price, Euro (subtotal)

Power supply, kWt / Hour 2 hours 0,07 Euro 0,14 Euro

Amortization 300 days x 5 years

12222,22 Euros / 10 loads per day 0,82 Euro

Salary (based on working hours) 1 hour 333,33 Euro (med. salary) / (25 days x 8 hours) 1,67 Euro

Additional expenses / cycle : 2,63 Euro 2,63 Euro / 15 kg = 0,18 Euro for processing of 1 kg of waste.

Power, Amortization and Labor cost

Technical Advantages

Small Size 1200 x 535 x 565

Weight 60kg

Single phase electrics

Stacking option

Stainless steel construction

Bacterial filter in the lid

2 Door option

Fully programmable: - Disinfecting time- Adjustable power- Automatic time cycle – 60 + 15 minutes

Microwave vs Autoclave Comparison

Comparison Parameters Microwave Autoclave

Electric power supply Single phase 220 V 3 phase 380 V

Power (consumption) 2.5 kW 8 kW (VK – 75)

Process load 60 l - 20 kg 75 l - 20 kg

Equipment Weight 60 kg 80 kg (VK – 75)

Pressure requirements No yes

Water and drainage no yes

Ventilation Air vent Process gases

Requirement for dedicated facility No - worktop mounted unit

Dedicated process room

Equipment certification requirement no Annual

Skilled operators required no yes

Possibility of opening the door in the course of work to do additional manipulations

yes no

Ergonomics (convenience of loading) Horizontal loading Frequently, vertical loading

Benefits

Low capital and operational costs

Small size allows operation adjacent to the point of the waste generation

Reduced infection risk

Established technology with over 6 years successful operation in Hospitals and Dialysis clinics.

A single microwave unit can process daily waste from 23 dialysis stations

Relatively low cost compared to alternative waste treatment methods (Autoclaving)

Biological Testing

System proved through rigorous testing performed at:

Federal Centre for Hygiene and Epidemiology

- Laboratory of especially dangerous Bacterial infections

Ministry of Health institutions

Ministry of Defense institutions

Test media utilized:

- Vegetative microorganisms- Spores- Fungi- Viruses

Spores Death Time (Minutes)

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

B.subtilis

B.cereus

B.stearothermophilus

B. anthracis

minutes

Vegetative Microorganisms Death Time (Minutes)

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

E.coli

Staphilococcus

Streptococcus

Ps. aeruginosa

M.tuberculosis

V.cholerae

S.typhimurium

minutes

Fungi Death Time (Minutes)

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45

Candidaalbicans

Viruses Death Time (Minutes)

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45

Influenza А

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis C

Poliovirus

Environmental Studies

Work frequency, MHz

Power, kW

Normative EMF, mkW/cm2 Distance, m EMF at height from ground, mkW/cm2

Personnel Common 0,5 m 1,0 m 1,7 m

Test 12450 1,5 33 10 0,5

5,24 8,15 6,3

Test 2 6,26 9,05 6,7

Electromagnetic field energy measurements of Microwave Unit

Stages of process Benzpiren, ng/m3 SO2, mg/m3 NO2, mg/m3

Beginning 2,8 0,023 0,08

Mid 4,6 0,025 0,082

End 2,5 0,016 0,065

Normative (industrial) 150 0,05 0,04

Air Emissions Study of Microwave Unit

Sanitary and Hygiene Centre of Ministry of Defense, 2004

Research Institute of Experimental Meteorology, 2004

Also, recent comparison study of Total Microbial Count (TMC) in air emissions from devices for decontamination of medical Waste have shown better values for Microwave technology.

Certificate of Conformity and Registration

Conclusion

Effective Sterilization of Infectious waste including Dialysis Waste.

Capacity 60 Liter/hour or 20 kg/hr.

100% effective kill of bacterial spore B. stearothemophilus

A better alternative to many traditional decontamination methods.

Complements Sharps Blaster technology perfectly ….

Super High Frequency technology provides

…but just a beginning of story

Recent tests with sealed ampoules containing “live” B. antracis, Y.pestis, Br. Abortus,

F. tularensis and virus vaccines (Variolae,Morbillorum, H5N1, Influenza) were

performed.

Tests have shown effectiveness, i.e. possibility of plant application in drugstore

warehouses, utilization points for immune-biological preparations without opening

ampoules.

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