Critical Water Systems for Healthcare
ANSI/AAMI ST108 establishes comprehensive requirements for water quality in healthcare facilities. Sterile Mate provides expert guidance, testing, and solutions to ensure your facility meets or exceeds these critical standards for patient safety.
What is AAMI ST108?
ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 is the American National Standard that provides comprehensive guidance for water quality in medical device processing. It covers all aspects of water used in healthcare facilities, including water used for final rinsing of medical devices, steam generation for sterilization, and other critical applications.
Key Objectives
- Ensure patient safety through proper water quality standards
- Prevent biofilm and microbial contamination
- Establish monitoring and maintenance protocols
- Provide guidance for equipment validation
Who Must Comply?
- Hospitals and healthcare facilities
- Ambulatory surgery centers
- Dialysis centers
- Dental facilities
Water Quality Classifications
Utility Water
Tap water meeting EPA standards. Used for initial cleaning and general facility use.
- • Initial instrument cleaning
- • General facility cleaning
- • Non-critical applications
Critical Water
Treated water for final rinsing of semi-critical and critical devices.
- • Final rinse - semi-critical devices
- • Automated washer final cycles
- • Steam generation (some uses)
Highly Purified Water
Maximum purity for critical applications requiring sterility.
- • Critical device final rinse
- • Sterile processing
- • Quality steam generation
Why Choose Sterile Mate for ST108 Compliance?
Certified Experts
Our team includes certified sterile processing professionals
20+ Years Experience
Decades of healthcare water treatment expertise
Comprehensive Solutions
Testing, equipment, consulting, and training
Trusted Partner
Serving healthcare facilities across Texas