Germitec
Your Partner in Preventing Infection.
About Us
Germitec was created in 2005 by the entrepreneur, Clément Deshays. In nearly 20 years of existence, Germitec has developed its solutions based on UV-C technology for High-Level Disinfection (HLD) of ultrasound probes. Based on this R&D work, Germitec helps healthcare professionals to optimise their procedures by making the HLD of medical devices fast, while guaranteeing quality of care as well as traceability meeting safety and regulatory standards.
Since Germitec’s creation, its products have been approved by Public Health England, NHS Scotland, Health Canada, as well as laboratories and scientific centers in France, Germany, Australia, and the United States.
In 2020, Germitec won the prestigious Prix Galien France for the best medical device.
Germitec’s quality management system is ISO 13485 certified for design, manufacturing, and service activities for medical devices.
In 2024, through the De Novo classification process, FDA concludes that this device should be regulated under Regulation Number 21 CFR 880.6511 and classified as a Class II medical device.
Look at the Leaders of Germitec
Jose Da Gloria
Chief Executive Officer
Arnaud Casson
Chief Operations Officer
Keith Koby
President North America
Featured Services and Innovations
Chronos®
Chronos® optimizes workflow and maximizes the number of patients seen, while guaranteeing quality of care. Our chemical-free solution improves Quality of Work Life (QWL), reduces the risk of human error, and enhances the safety of the HLD process by control of key parameters: dose, temperature, and time.
Yuvee®
Our Chronos® system leverages Yuvee® technology to achieve reliable, chemical-free HLD.
It features:
- An intuitive handling and simplified use with a single control button to begin the cycle,
- A unique and independent control system monitoring each disinfection cycle,
- A reflective chamber eliminating shadow areas, ensuring full exposure and disinfection,
- An embedded software enabling viewing and downloading cycles data
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News and Stories
Germitec announces the commercial launch of Chronos® Max
Press Release – Bordeaux, France — June 4, 2025 — Germitec, a French MedTech company specializing in UV-C High-Level Disinfection (HLD) solutions for ultrasound probes, announces the commercial launch of Chronos® Max, designed for Cardiology and ENT departments. This next-generation HLD system for TEE (Transesophageal Echocardiography) probes and ENT endoscopes without operating channel has received CE certification under the MDR 2017/745 regulation and is classified as a Class IIb medical device.
Chronos® Max will debut at the SF2H Annual Congress (French Society for Hospital Hygiene), taking place in Marseille (France), from June 4th to 6th, 2025 (Booth: 3).
Germitec Announces CE MDR Certification for its Chronos® Device
Press Release – Bordeaux, France – May 22, 2025. Germitec, a leading MedTech company specializing in UV-C High-Level Disinfection (HLD) solutions for ultrasound probes, announces that its Chronos® device has received CE[1] certification under Class IIb[2], in accordance with the new European Medical Device Regulation (MDR 2017/745), replacing the previous Medical Device Directive (MDD 93/42/EEC).
Germitec Secures $30M Financing to Accelerate U.S. Market Expansion and Drive Innovation in UV-C High-Level Disinfection
Bordeaux, France, and San Diego, California – February 12, 2025 – Germitec, a leading MedTech company specializing in UV-C High-Level Disinfection solutions, has announced the successful closing of a $30 million financing round. The funding will enable the company to accelerate its development in the U.S. market and continue pioneering advancements in UV-C infection prevention technologies.
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