Central Sterilization Unit
The central sterilization unit guarantees the safety of care by ensuring the sterilization of all reusable medical devices to the strictest standards. Since it opened, Polyclinique Cardiologique de Nabeul has maintained a zero rate of sterilization-related hospital-acquired infections, reflecting the absolute rigor of its protocols and its teams' commitment to infection-risk prevention.
Exemplary infection record
Since the clinic opened, no hospital-acquired infection attributable to the sterilization process has been recorded. This exceptional result is the fruit of a rigorous prevention policy, regular internal audits, and a safety culture shared by the entire staff.
Sterilization process
Full traceability of every medical device, from the receipt of soiled equipment to the distribution of sterile equipment. Every step is documented and verified: pre-disinfection, machine washing, visual inspection, packaging, autoclave sterilization, cycle control, storage, and distribution. Sterilization cycles are validated using physical, chemical, and biological indicators.
Standards and controls
Full compliance with ISO 13485 standards and the recommendations of French and international professional societies. Regular microbiological checks of surfaces and osmosis water. Biological indicators verified at every autoclave cycle. Quarterly internal audits and annual external audits to maintain the highest quality standards.
Sterilization equipment
Latest-generation steam autoclaves with automatic parameter recording, a computerized traceability system that tracks every instrument from the operating room, automatic washer-disinfectors compliant with EN ISO 15883, and ultramodern packaging equipment.