Compliant Self Disinfecting Sinks

Close-up of a person washing hands under a manual faucet in a standard healthcare sink, illustrating the contamination risks of traditional sink designs in clinical settings.

The Problem: The Paradox of the Contaminated Sink

Hospital sink drains are proven breeding grounds for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, forming a biofilm that continuously splashes pathogens back onto the sink basin, faucet, and surrounding countertops. This means that the very act of washing hands can lead to immediate re-contamination, undermining the entire hand hygiene protocol and putting patients at risk.

SmartFLO₃ self-disinfecting hospital sink with integrated UV-C light, designed to prevent biofilm buildup and reduce infection risk in healthcare environments.

The Solution: An Engineered System for Hand Hygiene

A truly compliant handwashing station requires a multi-faceted engineering approach. The solution involves two key components working together:

  • Water Disinfection via Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS): The system uses an integrated reactor that takes molecules from the water and creates Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), a powerful and safe disinfecting agent. This ensures the water itself helps inactivate pathogens in the sink basin and drain with every use.
  • UV-Resistant Sink Basin (SmartFLO3™): For facilities using supplemental UV-C disinfection in the room (like the ASEPT.1xMAX in a bathroom), the sink material itself must be compatible. The SmartFLO3™ by Franke is the only sink available with a proprietary UV-resistant gel coating, which prevents the material from degrading or discolouring under repeated UV exposure.

The Prescientx Advantage: Ensuring System Integrity and Compliance

This is a critical distinction for all specifiers and contractors. While other Franke sinks (like the Mediflo) feature compliant drain designs, only the SmartFLO3™ has the UV-resistant coating. If you are installing an automated UV disinfection system in the same room, specifying any other sink will lead to material degradation and system failure.

Prescientx is the exclusive Canadian distributor for the certified, UV-compatible SmartFLO3™ system. We are the EIP Qualified Personnel who ensure your entire system—the sink, the water disinfection, and the room disinfection—works together harmoniously and meets all CSA standards.

  • Engineer reviewing maintenance documents at a desk with a laptop and safety helmet, representing ongoing system support and lifecycle service.

    Lifecycle Service & Support

    We offer ongoing maintenance and support to ensure your system remains effective and compliant for its entire lifespan.

  • Healthcare professionals in training, representing Prescientx’s commitment to comprehensive operational and safety instruction for clinical and environmental staff.

    Comprehensive Staff Training

    We provide full operational and safety training for your maintenance and clinical staff.

  • Expert Specification Support

    We ensure you specify the correct, compliant sink and UV system for your project from the very beginning.

  • Certified Commissioning

    Our qualified personnel test and verify every system to ensure it performs to standard on day one.

  • Key Benefits

    • Prevent Re-contamination
    • Ensure Hand Hygiene Integrity
    • Guaranteed Compliance
    • Protect Your Investment
    • CSA-Compliant

  • Ideal Applications

    • All Clinical Handwashing Stations
    • Patient Room Sinks
    • Public & Staff Washrooms
    • Scrub Sinks

Frequently Asked Questions

My plumbing supplier sells a Franke sink that looks identical. Why can't I use that one?

While they appear the same, the standard version from a wholesaler lacks the proprietary UV-resistant coating required to withstand long-term exposure from a room-based UV disinfection system. Using the non-compliant version will lead to material degradation, corrosion, system failure, and ultimately, a costly project deficiency that does not meet CSA standards. Prescientx is the exclusive Canadian source for the certified, UV-compatible SmartFLO3™ system.

Does the sink use UV light to clean the water?

No. The system disinfects the water using a built-in reactor that creates Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS). The UV-resistance of the SmartFLO3™ sink basin is a separate feature that makes it compatible with external, room-based UV disinfection systems like the ASEPT.1xMAX.

What is biofilm and why is it dangerous in a healthcare setting?

Biofilm is a slimy, protective colony of bacteria that adheres to surfaces like sink drains. In a hospital, these biofilms can become reservoirs for dangerous, antibiotic-resistant pathogens which can then be splashed onto hands and surrounding surfaces during handwashing.

Ready to Ensure Your Hand Hygiene Stations Are Truly Safe?

Don't risk project failure with non-compliant products. Contact us for the certified SmartFLO3™ system.

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