Successful superbug trial results

OspreyDeepclean equipment has passed clinical trials that confirmits steam cleaning system can successfully combat microorganisms, including MRSA and C. difficile, which are responsible for healthcare acquired infections.

The tests, by the Hospital Infection Protection Environmental Research (HIPER) Unit at University College London Hospitals (UCLH), confirm that all of the surface types contaminated by each of the test organisms were successfully decontaminated by the OspreyDeepclean process without the use of chemicals.

The commissioned research study focused on the decontamination of high-risk, high-contact hospital surfaces, such as bed frames, mattresses, and chairs, from MRSA, Acinetobacter, Klebsiella and the spores of emerging superbug Clostridium difficile.

Michael Rollins, environmental research project manager at UCLH, said: “The development of a new generation of steam disinfection tools, which are purpose-designed, easy to use and which deliver consistent disinfection, is a significant step forward in the battle against healthcare acquired infections. The full details of the tests were published at the Infection Control Nurses Association (ICNA) Conference on 25 September.

Latest Issues

EBME Expo 2025

Coventry Building Society Arena, UK
25th - 26th June 2025

AfPP Annual National Conference

University of Warwick
8th - 9th August 2025

Clinical Engineering Conference

Stansted Radisson Blu
23rd September 2025

Infection Prevention 2025

Brighton Centre, UK
29th - 30th September 2025