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PI Disinfection
PI Disinfection is a surface and equipment disinfection protocol using peracetic acid or similar oxidizing agents to eliminate microorganisms.
PI Disinfection is a surface and equipment disinfection protocol using peracetic acid or similar oxidizing agents to eliminate microorganisms. Used for Surface and equipment disinfection in hospital settings, Prevention of healthcare-associated infections.
At a glance
| Generic name | PI Disinfection |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Infection Prevention / Hospital Disinfection |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
This is a hospital disinfection procedure rather than a pharmaceutical drug. It works by oxidative mechanisms that denature proteins and disrupt cell membranes of bacteria, viruses, and fungi on medical equipment and surfaces. The process is used in clinical settings to prevent healthcare-associated infections.
Approved indications
- Surface and equipment disinfection in hospital settings
- Prevention of healthcare-associated infections
Common side effects
Key clinical trials
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- Povidone Iodine vs AVEnova: A Pre-injection Disinfection Study (PAVE Study) (PHASE4)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
For the full competitive landscape — auto-detected comparators, recent regulatory actions across the set, upcoming PDUFA, patent timeline, sponsor landscape:
- PI Disinfection CI brief — competitive landscape report
- PI Disinfection updates RSS · CI watch RSS
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland portfolio CI