Siemens Water Technologies introduce Nosogard infection control filters for the healthcare market

Nosogard infection control filters from Siemens help prevent pathogens in water used in the healthcare industry
Nosogard infection control filters from Siemens help prevent pathogens in water used in the healthcare industry

The 7, 14 or 30-day point-of-use sterile filters from Siemens feature the combination of a 1.0 micron pre-filter and a 0.2 micron microporous membrane to remove water-borne pathogenic organisms lined to nosocomial infections. The Nosogard infection control filters are individually integrity tested, performance-validated and shipped in radiosterilized packaging with peel-able lids to maintain sterility.

The 7-day and 14-day Nosogard infection control filters are validated to remove all organisms and the 30-day Nosogard filters are validated to remove legionella only, for 30 days. A 60-day Nosogard infection control filter is also available, which requires autoclaving on a daily basis to provide 60-day sterilization.

Nick Amstrong, product manager for Health Science Solutions at Siemens Water Technologies, said: “Siemens’ Nosogard filters are an economical way of preventing waterborne infections, and therefore helping to ensure patient safety. The filters are one of the latest offerings in a line of water treatment products from Siemens Water Technologies to improve water quality and safety for customers worldwide.”