MEDICA® BIOX Clinical Laboratory Wastewater Treatment System
Remove ≥95% of nanoplastics and inactivate biohazards from clinical analyzer wastewater at the source.
- Treat wastewater at the point of discharge without compromising existing workflows
- Reduce environmental impacts with advanced filtration for nanoplastic removal (≥95% removal of ≥ 60 nm particles)
- Inactivate up to 99.99% of bacterial and viral pathogens with mercury-free UV-C LED purification
- Get up and running quickly with fast setup, intuitive touchscreen operation, and a compact design for seamless integration
- Support long-term compliance by addressing microplastic discharge ahead of impending regulatory change
- Increase laboratory uptime and control costs by minimizing wastewater handling and off-site disposal
Ready for the Next Phase of Microplastic Compliance
Microplastic release from clinical laboratory wastewater is under increasing scrutiny, with regulatory focus shifting from reporting toward active mitigation.
MEDICA BIOX is a unique clinical laboratory wastewater treatment system designed to address these evolving requirements.
By enabling nanoplastic removal and biohazard inactivation at the source, MEDICA BIOX helps labs take a proactive approach to compliance and sustainability goals.
Your Partner for End-to-End Clinical Water Solutions
Combine MEDICA BIOX with MEDICA water purification systems for a complete clinical water solution—supplying clinical laboratory reagent water (CLRW) into analyzers and treating wastewater as it exits.
Together, these systems support accurate, reproducible diagnostics and minimize downtime.
Shaped through partnerships with major clinical diagnostics companies, this approach ensures reliable integration with existing analyzers and workflows—always backed by global support from ELGA Veolia, the lab water experts.
Read our new blog to learn how upcoming regulatory changes could impact your lab.
Tech Specs
| Product Feedwater | |
|---|---|
| Feedwater | Clinical analyser effluents (concentrated) |
| Temperature | 5 - 40°C (15 - 25°C recommended) |
| Flow rate (l/hr) | 30 l/hr concentrate (maximum continuous flow) |
| Product Outlet | |
|---|---|
| Flow rate (l/hr) | 30 l/hr (continuous) 60l/hr (non-continuous) |
| Outlet quality | Particles: 95% removal ≥ 60 nm size Bacteria: Log 6 inactivation Viruses: Log 4 inactivation |
| Product Feedwater | |
|---|---|
| Feedwater | Clinical analyser effluents (concentrated) |
| Temperature | 5 - 40°C (15 - 25°C recommended) |
| Flow rate (l/hr) | 30 l/hr concentrate (maximum continuous flow) |
| Product Outlet | |
|---|---|
| Flow rate (l/hr) | 30 l/hr (continuous) 60l/hr (non-continuous) |
| Outlet quality | Particles: 95% removal ≥ 60 nm size Bacteria: Log 6 inactivation Viruses: Log 4 inactivation |
Consumables
FAQs
- How does MEDICA BIOX clinical laboratory wastewater treatment system treat laboratory waste?
MEDICA® BIOX treats clinical analyzer wastewater at the point of discharge using mercury-free UV-C LED biohazard inactivation and nanoplastic filters. Cross-flow filtration concentrates nano- and microplastics, bacteria, and viruses into an internal collection tank, while an enclosed pre-filter captures aggregated proteins to prevent recirculation and maintain efficiency.
The system produces two waste streams: treated wastewater suitable for discharge to drains, and a retained stream containing captured nanoplastic material for appropriate disposal. Approximately 50 g of microplastics are collected annually based on average analyzer usage, reducing environmental release without disrupting laboratory workflows.
- What consumables does MEDICA® BIOX use?
MEDICA BIOX uses a mercury-free UV-C LED module (part number LC307) as part of its integrated biohazard inactivation system. The LED module has an expected lifespan of two years under normal operating conditions.
- How does MEDICA BIOX deliver environmental responsibility?
MEDICA BIOX clinical laboratory wastewater treatment system supports environmental responsibility by achieving ≥95% separation of microplastics at ≥ 60nm from clinical analyzer wastewater.
Nanoplastic removal at the point of wastewater discharge helps labs take a proactive approach to evolving regulatory frameworks such as REACH. Integrated UV-based biohazard inactivation enables safer wastewater discharge, and at-source treatment reduces waste handling and transport.
- How does MEDICA BIOX improve healthcare operations?
MEDICA BIOX clinical laboratory wastewater treatment system improves healthcare operations by enabling at-source treatment of clinical analyzer wastewater without disrupting existing workflows. It reduces the need for manual waste collection and storage, supporting laboratory productivity and maximizing analyzer uptime.
Mercury-free UV LEDs have a longer lifespan than conventional mercury UV systems, lowering carbon footprint, eliminating hazards, and minimizing the need for manual intervention. This low-maintenance design helps control operational costs associated with traditional analyzer wastewater management.
- How effective is UV-C against pathogens?
MEDICA BIOX clinical laboratory wastewater treatment system uses 265 nm UV-C to achieve 99.99% inactivation of bacteria and viruses, including E. coli and SARS-CoV-2.
- Why choose ELGA Veolia to support your laboratory?
ELGA Veolia supports laboratories worldwide with proven expertise—including over 40 patents—in clinical water purification systems and long-term service delivery. We work closely with leading clinical diagnostics companies to ensure seamless integration into clinical workflows.
Our global network of engineering, service, and technical support teams powers ELGA’s capabilities. This expertise translates into reliable, human-centered solutions that drive productivity and excellence in today’s clinical diagnostic laboratories.
WHITEPAPER
Learn how MEDICA® BIOX supports more sustainable clinical diagnostics through at-source wastewater treatment, nanoplastic removal, and energy-efficient design. Explore:
The environmental impact of rising clinical analyzer wastewater volumes
How ELGA applies sustainable design to clinical wastewater treatment
The technologies behind low-energy, low-waste diagnostic workflows
See how MEDICA BIOX delivers industry-first biohazard and nanoplastic removal from clinical analyser wastewater in one compact unit.
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