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Regulation Certified Processing: Meeting Strict Wash Requirements
Daniels Mechanical Washsmart technology robotically empties and feeds each Daniels Sharpsmart container through a sophisticated 6-stage washing process.
Using a tested combination of water pressure, heat and biodegradable detergent, our process ensures safe sanitization without the use of harmful chemicals — all while meeting Canadian provincial regulations. Our washing process demonstrates ground-breaking engineering and achieves a 6-log bacterial load reduction, surpassing the sanitization levels of all other container washing methods.
Washsmart’s 8-step Process
1
Weigh & Scan
Each collector is loaded onto a robotic conveyor belt. The system weighs the contents and scans the barcode to enable complete traceability of its origins.
2
Decant & Empty
In a seamless automated action, the robotic arms of the Daniels Washsmart tip the collector upside down to safely discharge contents into a large holding bin, situated beneath the machine.
3
High Pressure Flush
Strong jet streams of cold water are injected at high pressure into the collector to flush out any stubborn residue. This rigorous flushing process removes dry blood or residual fluids commonly found in clinical settings.
4
Wash
The collector undergoes a hot water detergent wash at a set temperature. The Daniels Washsmart reuses water where possible to reduce environmental impact, aligning with our commitment to sustainability.
5
Hot Rinse
The collector enters a separate chamber where it undergoes a final high-temperature rinse at 85°C to ensure sanitization is complete.
6
Drying
The final stage of the Washsmart process is to remove surface water, thereby eliminating the possibility of subsequent microbial growth. This process is undertaken via a series of strategically positioned high-pressure/high-volume air jets. This rigorous drying process, combined with the residual heat of the plastic from the hot rinse, ensures Sharpsmart collectors emerge completely dry and ready for immediate use.
7
Smartguard
Daniels developed and patented SMARTGUARD — a unique non-stick coating applied during every wash cycle. This formulation prevents residue buildup from sticky adhesives, blood and body fluids. More than 200 formulations were developed, researched and engineered before the Daniels SMARTGUARD formula was patented.
8
Quality Control Checks
At the end of the process, each Sharpsmart collector undergoes a 10-point quality assurance check for function, scuffs, cuts and smears. The Washsmart process achieves a 6-log reduction in bioburden +/- 1000 times greater than Canadian requirements for hospital-grade cleaning.
