Meeting regulatory requirements
A safe and effective reprocessing process is essential for healthcare facilities and medical practices. From cleaning and disinfection to packaging and sterilisation, every step must demonstrably comply with applicable guidelines and quality standards.
Normec provides independent validation of medical reprocessing procedures. Thanks to our extensive expertise and accredited approach, we help you manage risks, safeguard quality and comply with relevant regulations.
Validation of the complete reprocessing chain
We perform validation for all commonly used equipment throughout the entire reprocessing chain. In doing so, we assess not only the performance of the equipment but also the reliability of the complete process.
Our services include validation of:
- Cleaning and disinfection processes
- Washer-disinfectors (WDs)
- Endoscope washer-disinfectors (EWDs)
- Small steam sterilisers
- Packaging processes for sterile medical devices
All validation activities are carried out in accordance with current standards and guidelines, ensuring reliable and reproducible results.
One complete validation solution
As a DAkkS-accredited laboratory, we perform every stage of the validation process in-house. This gives you the benefit of clear communication, efficient project execution and a consistent quality approach.
This means you can:
- Receive fully independent validation of your processes
- Work with a single partner for testing, calibration and reporting
- Demonstrate compliance with current standards and guidelines
- Gain insight into the performance of your equipment and processes
- Save time through an efficient and integrated approach
Sector-specific expertise
Our specialists have many years of experience across a wide range of medical disciplines. This means we understand not only the technical aspects of validation but also the day-to-day realities of your organisation.
We support organisations in areas including:
- Dentistry
- Surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Gastroenterology
- Gynaecology
- Urology
- Podiatry
This sector-specific expertise enables us to provide targeted advice and validation tailored to your situation.
Prepared for future quality requirements
Requirements for medical devices and reprocessing procedures continue to evolve. A properly validated process not only helps you achieve compliance today but also provides a solid foundation for future audits, inspections and quality improvements.
Normec helps you embed quality into your organisation so that you can continue to deliver safe patient care with confidence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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A medical reprocessing procedure includes all the steps required to safely prepare reusable medical devices for reuse, including cleaning, disinfection, packaging and sterilisation.
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We validate washer-disinfectors (WDs), endoscope washer-disinfectors (EWDs), small steam sterilisers and packaging processes for sterile medical devices.
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Validation demonstrates that a process consistently achieves the required results while complying with applicable quality and safety requirements.
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Yes. All microbiological analyses, measurements and calibrations are carried out in our own accredited laboratories.
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DAkkS accreditation confirms that our work is performed in accordance with recognised quality standards and independent assessment criteria.
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We support dental practices, hospitals, clinics, ophthalmology centres and other healthcare organisations that reprocess medical devices.
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This depends on the equipment used, applicable regulations and any changes to the process. Our specialists will be happy to advise you on the appropriate validation frequency.