TEST METHODASTM E1837-Simulated Use Test

Evaluation of Disinfection Processes For Reusable Medical Devices
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Reusable medical devices in the healthcare industry such as surgical clamps, endoscopes and stethoscopes are intended for multiple usage and subjected to reprocessing  involving high level disinfection or sterilization between patients.

ASTM E1837 (Simulated Use Test) is a standard test method developed to determine the efficacy of the disinfection process of reusable medical devices. TECOLAB will perform the test according to your specification of the reprocessing cycle including the cleaning and disinfecting process to demonstrate the effectiveness of the disinfection process on reusable medical devices.

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Share your application and we will be able to customize appropriate simulated use test for you.
Step 1: Determine the type of reusable medical device/material that you would like to evaluate

Reusable medical devices can be divided into three categories according to the degree of risk of infection based on the use of the device:

  • Critical devices, such as surgical forceps, come in contact with blood or normally sterile tissue.
  • Semi-critical devices, such as endoscopes, come in contact with mucus membranes.
  • Non-critical devices, such as stethoscopes, come in contact with unbroken skin.
Step 2: Select your test microorganisms

The recommended bacteria strain according to ASTM E1837 :

Staphylococcus aureus
Serratia marcescens
Escherichia coli
Mycobacterium bovis /Mycobacterium terrae
Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Wish to add more microorganisms? Click here for our full list of microorganisms.

Step 3: Let us know the practical application of your disinfection procedure

Medical device is treated with cleaning and disinfection process according to manufacturer’s instruction.

Step 4: Place an order and send your sample to us

Fill in the test request form and place an order via email at info@tecolab-global.com

You can deliver the sample to us via courier and provide us the tracking code. We will monitor the delivery status and inform you when we receive the sample.

Step 5: Track the status of your request

Once we have received your sample, we will provide a tracking number to you. You can easily track the status of your request here.

Step 6: Download your password-protected test report

Download your readily available test report online with just a single click using the link and password provided via email notification. We will receive a notification once you have downloaded the test report.

For safety purposes, the uploaded test report will self-destruct after 7 days.

Step 7: Analyze your passing criteria in the test report with our laboratory experts

There is no specific passing criteria in this Simulated Use Test method. This test method allows customers to measure the  efficacy of disinfection process of reusable medical devices.

Need assistance with your test report? Discuss your results with our microbiologists for more information.