Bacterial filter Germlyser® D

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Effective membrane filtration for the protection of immunodeficient patients against waterborne bacteria To prevent bacterial nosocomial infectious diseases caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Legionella pneumophila, Stenotrophomonas maltophilia or Staphylococcus aureus among immunosuppressed and immunocompromised patients. Safe water hygiene Operating time up to 2 months CE-marked medical device Environmentally friendly and efficient reusable product The Germlyser® D is a CE-marked medical device. This reusable water filter is a terminal sterile filter with a 0.2 µm hollow fibre membrane which displays retention of at least 7 log units1. Thereby offering reliable protection of patients against infections caused by all critical waterborne germs such as legionella, pseudomonads, staphylococci or stenotrophomonas over a service life of up to 2 months, depending on the water quality. The chemical composition of the water is not altered. The hygienic design and the use of bacteriostatic material in the housing and bactericidal material at the filter outlet prevent retrograde contamination incurred by splash water or physical contact. On expiry of the service life, the respective filter must be changed and returned for reprocessing. This filter change is easy to complete thanks to installation of the appropriate quick-release couplings.