Publications
2021
Comparison of the cleaning and drying performance of different instrument tray designs and accessories (Zentralsterilization 1/2021)
2020
Basic hygiene during the COVID-19 pandemic in dental practices (aseptica 2/2020)
Insight: cleaning medical devices (aseptica 3/2020)
Reprocessing thermolabile endoscopes - the latest information and discussions (aseptica 2/2020)
2019
Automated Reprocessing: Inter-related Process Parameters in Washer-disinfectors (aseptica October 2019)
Comparative assessment of the effects of process parameters as well as of detergents on PTFE channels with regard to automated reprocessing of flexible endoscopes (Zentralsterilization 1/2019)
Comparative evaluation of the effect of process parameters as well as enzymatic detergents in automatic reprocessing / Evaluación comparativa del efecto de los parámetros del proceso y de los detergentes enzimáticos en el reprocesamiento mecánico (FORUM Medical Devices and Processes 1/2019)
Experience Report: Feasibility and practical relevance of a supplementary AER type test based on a new
publication by the Type Test Working Group on behalf of the author group of the German Guideline for Validation of AER Processes (Zentralsterilization 4/2019)
Investigation into the formation of silicate deposits in the steam sterilization process (Zentralsterilization 6/2019)
2018
Comparison of cleaning and drying performance of different designs of instrument baskets (Zentralsterilization 2/2018)
Out of the labyrinth together: The best way to retain instrument value (aseptica October 2018)
Testing the efficacy of chemical additives for ultrasound cleaning / Prueba de la eficacia de aditivos químicos para el lavado por ultrasonido (FORUM Medical Devices and Processes 1/2018)
Reprocessing of flexible endoscopes and endoscopic accessories used in gastrointestinal endoscopy: Position Statement of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE)
and European Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (ESGENA) – Update 2018
Test method for comparative evaluation of instrument detergents for manual reprocessing of surgical instruments on the basis of fibrin (Zentralsterilization 6/2018)
2017
ESGE-ESGENA technical specification for process validation and routine testing of endoscope reprocessing in washer-disinfectors according to EN ISO 15883, parts 1, 4, and ISO/TS 15883-5
Haemoglobin as analyte for evaluation of cleaning (Zentralsterilization 1/2017)
Scope and performance of type test of washerdisinfectors used to reprocess thermolabile endoscopes as per standard series EN ISO 15883 (Zentralsterilization 2/2017)
Prevention of multidrug-resistant infections from contaminated duodenoscopes: Position Statement of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) and European Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (ESGENA)
Standardization of precleaning and automated reprocessing of robotic instruments (Zentralsterilization 6/2017)
2016
Determination of tolerable process chemical residues after reprocessing thermolabile endoscopes (Zentralsterilization 3/2016)
Statement on the letter to the editor "Process chemical residues" (Zentralsterilization 6/2016)
2014
The impact of disinfectant substances on residue formation on the surfaces of flexible endoscopes (Zentralsterilization 2/2014)
2013
A method for testing the cleaning of MIS robotic instruments (Central Service 3/2013)
Assessment of cleaning efficacy based on the protein-surface relationship (Central Service 3/2013)
Assessment of the biocompatibility of process chemicals used for decontamination of medical instruments (Central Service 1/2013)
Investigation of the cleaning efficacy of washerdisinfectors for thermolabile endoscopes - Multicentre trial on using a tube model with protein detection (Central Service 3/2013)
2012
Comparing AAMI Standards With the ‘Red Book’
2011
Method for Testing the Cleaning Efficacy of Washer-Disinfectors for Flexible Endoscopes (Zentralsterilization 5/2011)
Properties of manual instrument disinfectants (Zentralsterilization 6/2011)
Biocompatibility of medical devices after automated reprocessing in washer-disinfectors (Zentralsterilization 5/2011)
Investigations into reproducible cleaning of instruments based on a worst-case model (Zentralsterilization 1/2011)
2010
Analysis of Stainless Steel and Anodized Aluminium Material Compatibility with Foam Sprays Used for Keeping Used Surgical Instruments Moist (Zentralsterilization 4/2010)
Hygienic and Microbiological Inspection of Flexible Endoscopes after Reprocessing (Zentralsterilization 2/20)
Multicentre Trial on Testing Cleaning in the Practical Situation with and without Ultrasound
2009
Steam sterilisation of reusable surgical instruments
Multicentre Trial on Standardisation of a Test Soil of Practical Relevance for Comparative and Quantitative Evaluation of Cleaning Pursuant to EN ISO 15883 - Description of Test Procedure
AKI: 30 years of instrument preparation
2008
Multicentre Trial on Standardisation of a Test Soil of Practical Relevance for Comparative and Quantitative
Evaluation of Cleaning Pursuant to EN ISO 15883