Frequently asked questions

For optimum cleaning and disinfection results, bedpans and urine bottles must be loaded into the bedpan washer immediately after use. This ensures proper hygiene and minimizes the risk of infection.

Leasing a bedpan washer is possible through your insurer, and in some cases, a temporary rental may be available.

Before purchasing a bedpan washer, we offer a trial run option, so that you can see for yourself how Dörr Nova bedpan washers work and how they can benefit your organization.

The purchase price of a bedpan washer is generally a bit higher than a macerator/shredder. The reason for this difference is obvious: a bedpan washer is a more complex piece of equipment and also certified as a class IIa medical device. This means that the manufacturer undergoes an annual audit for procedures and regulations.

In the long term, however, a bedpan washer has proven to be a significantly less expensive option than a macerator in practice.

• Lower operating cost
  Macerators are accompanied by the high, recurring cost of purchasing disposable items. Over a period of ten years, this becomes so costly that a bedpan washer is almost always the much more affordable option.
  This becomes abundantly clear at roughly three washes per day : at this frequency, the bedpan washer becomes thousands of euros cheaper than the macerator.
• A more sustainable solution
  A hospital with a macerator releases 20,000 kilos of cellulose pulp into the sewage system annually. Not all water boards will accept this, or they may impose substantial surcharges in doing so. Bedpan washers completely bypass this problem.
• Energy consumption
  It is often thought that bedpan washers consume a lot of energy. This true to certain extent, but power consumption only increases briefly during part of the cleaning process.

All in all, a bedpan washer will not only be the more sustainable option almost every time, but also a less expensive alternative to a macerator.

Yes, absolutely. The bedpan washer is designed for professional use and can run multiple times in succession without having to wait a significant amount of time in between cycles.

At Dörr Medical, most parts are delivered from stock. The well-equipped service vehicles of our technicians allow them to resolve almost all malfunctions immediately, so that your bedpan washer will be up and running again in no time.

At the end of every cleaning cycle, the door/lid of the Nova bedpan washer will open and indicate that it is ready for the next cleaning cycle.

Dörr Nova bedpan washers are equipped with a foot pedal, which allows you to start the washing process without using your hands. After pressing the foot pedal, the door/lid closes automatically and the washing process begins.

Dörr Nova bedpan washers are fully compliant with current hygiene and safety standards and feature a CE marking. They are also NEN-EN- ISO 15883 compliant and, in turn, Kiwa and Belgaqua certified. As such, they are guaranteed to deliver reliable performance and meet the highest quality standards.

Bedpan washers are often installed in existing spaces to replace older models. This means that modifications are rarely required.

For smooth installation, we can provide you with a detailed diagram for your specific situation.

– If specifically requested, we can provide you with references.
– Use of the ManoFlexibilo is also described in the textbook Plastische
   chirurgie: handchirurgie, reconstructieve en esthetische chirurgie (Plastic surgery: hand surgery, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery ISBN: 903682768X).

Yes. The manual included with the ManoFlexibilo contains thorough cleaning and sterilization instructions.
You can request a copy by sending an email to info@dorrkampen.nl or by calling 38 – 331 42 0.

Yes, an autoclave can be used to sterilize the ManoFlexibilo.
The recommended sterilization setting is at least 3 minutes at 134 °C (steam sterilization). These 3 minutes are only the length of the exposure phase and do not encompass the required heating and drying times.

Always follow the user manual provided by the autoclave manufacturer for correct loading, positioning, and drying instructions.

Yes. The ManoFlexibilo comes with general instructions for use, including product usage, cleaning, and maintenance recommendations.

Carefully inspect the ManoFlexibilo for any signs of wear or damage before every use.
If the silicone coating has been penetrated in any way (cuts, tearing, cracks, etc.), revealing the lead interior, the product is no longer fit for use. If this is the case, the ManoFlexibilo must be replaced immediately.

All Dörr Medical products come with a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Our commitment doesn’t stop there: you are always welcome to call on Dörr Medical for support, even after the warranty period has expired. This will keep your warming cabinet running reliably for as long as possible.

Yes. Dörr Medical warming cabinets for medical use are made of stainless steel and feature glass doors, ensuring that the appliance is both hygienic and durable.

The smooth surfaces and rounded corners make the cabinets easy to clean with products that are commonly available in the healthcare sector, without affecting the functionality or safety of the cabinets themselves.

The IFW medical warming cabinet was originally developed to warm IV fluids.
However, it is more common nowadays to opt for specialized IV warming systems, which offer more precise temperature regulation and immediate patient safety.

The IFW is now primarily used for heating and sustaining the temperature of rinsing fluids and other liquids not used for patients.
As a result, the warming cabinet continues to be a safe and reliable solution for use in operating rooms, treatment rooms, and laboratories.

Yes. Dörr Medical warming cabinets for medical use are generally delivered from stock and available in the IFW and DKW models.

Our standard warming cabinets can easily be fitted with a flange, which enables them to be integrated into operating rooms, treatment rooms, or other medical environments.

In addition to our standard line, we also offer customized warming cabinets that are fully tailored to your specific dimensions, temperature, and special use needs.
Examples of previous customized solutions are available on our website:
👉 www.dorrmedical.nl/medische-warmkasten/maatwerk-oplossingen

Dörr Medical does not offer any standard solutions for connecting warming cabinets to your hospital management system (BAS). This is because hospitals often have strict internal regulations for connecting external equipment to their systems.

In consultation, however, we can prepare the cabinet to be able to include sensors that are part of your own BAS equipment. This will still allow you to integrate the monitoring you prefer, while ensuring that the safety and guidelines of your internal system remain intact.

Yes, Dörr Medical can handle the installation of your warming cabinet.

However, many of our standard warming cabinets boast simple, user-friendly installation, which means that your own technical staff will often be able to install them with ease.

For more complex setups, like our customized cabinets or interlocking systems, you can leave the installation entirely to Dörr Medical. Our technicians will ensure that the warming cabinet is properly installed, tested, and commissioned on site.