Sterilis developed patented technology that combines a steam sterilizer with a grinder, allowing regulated medical waste to be treated on-site and on-demand at point-of-care in about 60 minutes, after which it can be thrown out with regular trash. It is being used in variety of regulated medical waste settings including hospitals, community needle-drop centers, dialysis clinics, surgery centers, dermatology and ophthalmology practices, health clinics, prisons, clinical labs, nursing homes, airports and acute care facilities.
“This technology is a critical component of how hospitals and other entities can comply with regulations that govern the disposal of regulated medical waste. It’s a bedside solution that offers efficiency, decreases liability, lowers costs and is intuitively user friendly. In an industry that has been disposing of RMW the same way for many years this is a disruptive technology,” said Kevin “Kip” Thomas, Ph.D. MBA and Director of the Healthcare Emergency Management Program at Boston University School of Medicine.
The company also announced the hiring of Mike Luvin, whose clinical background and experience at Waste Management and Rubicon, as its Executive Vice President of Sales.
“Mike has a depth of experience, relationships and industry knowledge. He brings Sterilis a great deal of expertise” said Sterilis CEO, Bob Winskowicz.
“I am personally excited to be a part of team that has breakthrough technology aligning with the goals of healthcare systems when it comes to regulated medical waste– cost reduction, liability protection and environmental sustainability,” said Mike Luvin.
ABOUT STERILS: Our innovative technology turns regulated waste into harmless, confetti-like material that can be thrown out with the regular trash. Sterilis devices are American-made in Springfield, Massachusetts and can be found in markets including healthcare, public safety (fire and police departments) and aviation. The company is privately held and headquartered in Boxborough, Massachusetts. For further information about the technology please contact Mike Ferris Senior Vice-President, 508.875.1070 ext. 117 or mferris@sterilismedical.com
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