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The correct loading of an autoclave is crucial to ensure effective sterilisation.

In a gynecological practice, maximizing patient safety and saving money and time through automated hygiene processes is particularly valuable. This article explains the specific hygiene requirements for gynecological practices and their implementation.

Autoclaves are indispensable devices in sterilization, especially in medicine and research. They use steam under pressure to reliably kill germs and bacteria. The differences between classes B and S, which each fulfill specific requirements, are particularly important. This article explains how these devices work, their advantages and when which class is ideal.

Find out why the Helix test is indispensable for the safety of medical instrument sterilization.

The reprocessing unit for medical devices is the basis for a smooth decontamination workflow - find out more about the requirements for a reprocessing room in our blog post.

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the most important criteria to consider when selecting a washer disinfector for your podiatry practice. Our checklist will help you make an informed decision that not only meets all legal requirements, but also optimizes your workflow and extends the life of your valuable instruments.

Safe cleaning and disinfection? Our guide provides the answer for more safety. Discover why the thermal disinfector is indispensable for dental practices in modern medicine!

Find out everything you need to know about rotary sealers: how they work, possible applications and benefits for greater efficiency and convenience in the packaging process.

A dental autoclave is at the heart of reprocessing and plays a crucial role in ensuring patient safety and compliance with legal regulations. In this article, we take a detailed look at the world of sterilizers for dental practices.

A few weeks ago, we inaugurated a new production hall at our Berlin site - and thus set another important milestone for MELAG.

We were honoured to present two MELAG Hygiene Partner Awards to our Japanese partners in recognition of their outstanding contribution to maintaining good hygiene standards and instrument safety.

One device. One mission. An online event straight out of an agent thriller. Watch an exclusive online briefing on the future of automated cleaning and disinfection.

MELAG contributes to restoring sight and safeguarding surgical quality through advanced sterilization technology.

MELAG’s Commitment to Sustainable, Ethical, and Eco-Friendly Instrument Reprocessing System Solutions

With an impressive attendance of over 135,000 trade visitors from 156 countries, IDS 2025 provided the ideal international stage for our MELAG system solution with Careclave. Under the trade fair motto 'Time for Careclave' we presented our 4-in-1 solution for cleaning, disinfection, care and sterilisation in one device.

MELAG is proud to announce the launch of MELAG Polska sp. z o.o., starting January 2025 in Bystrzyca Dolna. Enhanced support, personalized service, and direct communication in Polish—just a few ways we're committed to you.

Step into the future. Ready, set, go! Revolutionizing instrument packaging, the MELAseal 300 sets a new benchmark in efficiency, speed, and reliability.

This special event with over 80 guests was organized especially for MELAG's international retail partners from all over Europe and offered the unique opportunity to experience the MELAG brand from a new perspective. Guests were able to immerse themselves in the world of MELAG hygiene and feel the passion and joy that MELAG puts into its instrument reprocessing solutions every day.

The MELAG managing directors and brothers Sebastian and Dr Niklas Gebauer were recently guests on Christian Henrici's well-known Praxisflüsterer podcast. The host and various guests from the dental industry discuss the diverse topics and challenges associated with self-employment for dentists.

Experience the inspiring story of the Gebauer family - passionate family entrepreneurs for three generations - in an exclusive interview with Weber Bank. Discover their successes, secrets and their deep connection to tradition.

Join us on the journey from production of our world-wide unique 4-in-1 Solution to the elaborate quality inspection to dispatch at our headquarters in Berlin - 100% quality made in Germany.

In today's fast-paced business world, it is rare for employees to remain loyal to a company for years, perhaps even decades. But we are fortunate to have such a team - a group of dedicated people who not only do their job, but live it with passion and commitment.
but live it with passion and dedication. Today we would like to honor our jubilarians and celebrate their impressive journey at MELAG.

MELAG Santa Claus recently made his way to our happy customer practices and thanked them for their ongoing support with a little present and the merriest Christmas wishes from MELAG.

Together with Stefan Helka and his team, we explored every corner of our MELAG building in Berlin and visited the many areas and rooms of our headquarters!

The MELAG Academy Training Center supports the growing number of MELAG users in Southeast Asia, providing them with the training and support they need to improve instrument reprocessing workflows in their practices.

Doc. Tandon answered the call of the world market leader in hygiene and took the time to visit us in Berlin to take a comprehensive room tour and conduct an interview with the management.

MELAG and KaVo agree to work more closely together: with their cooperation, they form a new team of excellence that will drive the future of instrument reprocessing with coordinated product and service offerings.

Your satisfaction is our claim: To ensure that you can rely 100% on Careclave, we rely on intensive quality testing! The endurance runs confirm our high demands on reliability and reprocessing results - and this already since 2019!

Medical and dental practices invest a lot of time and money in their hygiene management. One of the aims of the new HYGIENE ALLIANZ is to bring these services more into focus and to present them transparently.

Since the birth of MELAG in 1951, we have pursued a clear goal: to ensure the highest level of patient and instrument protection in practices and clinics. And that: every day, worldwide!

With Careclave, a revolutionary solution for instrument reprocessing was presented in the MELAG online world premiere on 13.01.2021.

With the investment in the new MELAG Skywalks, we are securing the long-term future of our production site in Berlin.

As a modern dental practice, Kinga Barbarzak in Opole, Poland, attaches great importance to patient safety and smooth processes - especially when preparing instruments.

We recently awarded Southpaws, a premier Specialty Surgery for Animals in Australia, located near Melbourne. Southpaws is one of Australia’s best veterinary referral hospitals with highest level care and the best hygiene standards in a professional and comforting environment for pets
and owners. The clinic's excellence in instrument reprocessing ensures impeccable infection prevention for their clients and team.

MELAG contributes to restoring sight and safeguarding surgical quality through advanced sterilization technology.

The Haruplant Dental Clinic is one of the most renowned dental practices in South Korea and offers a comprehensive range of treatments at the highest level. The practice combines innovative technologies with first-class equipment, including state-of-the-art autoclaves and a Vacuclav 550 for maximum hygiene and efficiency.

Hygiene is the top priority at Dr Kayla Teh's dental practice. With a team of 16 employees and four treatment rooms, she places particular emphasis on seamless instrument reprocessing. Thanks to this exemplary hygiene workflow, the practice is not only a place of treatment, but also a place of trust and safety for patients.

By choosing MELAG’s Careclave 618, we rely on a cutting-edge 4-in-1 solution for safe and efficient instrument reprocessing.

The modern Duval Clinic in Dubai offers comprehensive care for all age groups. The clinic sets standards with the use of state-of-the-art technologies. Dr Duval relies on the innovative system solution from MELAG in his practice.

Many clinics happily rely on solutions from MELAG Medizintechnik. One of these clinics is Tajmeel Group of Medical Centers in Abu Dhabi which has very high standards when it comes to patient protection. Thanks Dr. Arshad Abbasi and the team for the trust in our products - 100% Made in Germany.

We've made the right choice: the MELAG system for maximum patient safety.
A single point of contact for practical hygiene: the MELAG system in the Etoile Paris dental practice for maximum patient safety.

We made the right decision and installed a MELAG Vacuclave 123 Pro Line. A modern and robust autoclave for safe and efficient sterilisation.

Our collaboration with MELAG is great. With their top-tier hygiene solutions, we are able to provide our patients with the highest levels of safety and quality. MELAG empowers us to consistently uphold our hygiene standards, setting new benchmarks in healthcare.

The innovative HappyCab orthodontics centre in Saint-Priest, under the direction of Docteur Grégory Chassel, impresses not only with its aesthetic design, but also with its uncompromising hygiene concept.

“Our team is very appreciative of the investment we’ve made in the quality products of MELAG since it streamlines our entire hygiene workflow.” Mr Craig Mallorie

Unident Union Dental Spa is a clinic in Wroclaw that specializes in implantology, orthodontics and aesthetic medicine. The clinic offers the entire spectrum of dental treatment for their patients. The modern interior design, which creates a unique ambience, has been awarded with a design prize. The team at Unident Union Dental Spa does not only attach great importance to a modern facility - the decontamination room is also equipped with the latest MELAG System Solution for time-saving workflows.

Studiò Favatà Savio, a distinguished dental establishment in Turin founded by Dr. Massimo Favatà and Dr. Luca Savio, is renowned for its holistic and multidisciplinary approach to dental care. One of the central aspects of their practice is their commitment to ensuring the highest standards of hygiene and infection control, particularly through their focus on instrument reprocessing.

The Clinique vétérinaire Olliolis in the Provence Méditerranée region near Toulon has earned an excellent reputation for its commitment to the highest standards of hygiene in veterinary medicine

"We will continue to help protect the health of our team and patients as best we can through our workflows."

Mr. Hung, Director of Viet Dang JSC., and his outstanding team, as well as Dr. Tran, Director of the Ninh Kieu Laser Dental Clinic ensure the most reliable hygiene workflow by employing MELAG System Solutions.

The AniCura France centre near Lyon, one of the largest veterinary centres in the Rhône-Alpes region, relies entirely on the MELAG system solution for its comprehensive sterilisation chain.

Careclave has already won the hearts of our test practices!

Liberi di sorridere – For 30 years, Dr. Zanotto's dental clinic has been putting smiles on the faces of their patients. To achieve this, we offer an excellent service in both patient treatment
and infection control. Our well-structured clinic workflow with more than 10 dentists and 5 operating rooms does not allow any compromises. That is why we rely on high quality MELAG products made in Germany for instrument reprocessing.

MELAG awarded Dr. Daniel Tan & Associates for excellence in instrument reprocessing and patient protection. The dental practice, located in East Launceston, Tasmania, is dedicated to bringing a holistic approach to dental & aesthetic treatment.

Cabinet Dr Tanazefti is a clinic for prosthetics in Tunis, Tunisia. Dr Tanazefti uses the latest technology in her practice and relies on the innovative MELAG system solution.

There can only be one solution for high-class treatments for demanding patients: A MELAG Premium Class autoclave - 100 % quality made in Germany!

Smart Dental Clinic is a highly qualified dental clinic with 18 well-educated dental professionals in Romania, Cluj-Napoca. The dental clinic is specialized in a variety of dental services such as oral surgery, endodontics, dental aesthetics as well as in orthodontics and
treatments of general dentistry. Through exceptional service and modern technology, ideal conditions for a first-class treatment are provided.

The MELAG System with Cliniclave 45 D: The Thonburi Bamrungmuang Hospital Digital Dental Center deploys innovative technology to provide comprehensive dental services.As a role model for improved provision of patient care in Thailand, the Thonburi Dental Clinic implemented the integrated MELAG System Solution to provide outstanding patient protection. Deployment of a Cliniclave 45 D double-door steam sterilizer to realize a two-room concept ensures efficient workflows and maximum protection against
recontamination.

I realized my entrepreneurial dreams in 2003 in a disused savings bank, which on the one hand offers me the opportunity to care for up to 35 patients a day at peak times, but on the other hand also leaves room for expansion.

"We can no longer imagine working without the MELAG system of cleaning, sterilization and documentation."

In July 2021, MELAG desktop steam sterilizers were installed in several batches in the Zhuhai Stomatological Hospital, the main public dental hospital of the city in China. The renovation project of the hospitals outpatient department is one of the regions key hospital projects, with a total investment of about 45 million yuan and an area of ​​6,400 square meters. The overall scale of the department has been expanded by more than 50% and now features 63 dental chairs with an average of 500 patients daily.

We awarded Denta-Medica in Poland with the title MELAG Hygiene Partner for excellence in patient protection. The Denta-Medica Dental Clinic guarantees safety of the treatment for every patient using the highly efficient MELAG System for instrument reprocessing.

The plastic surgery clinic in Stavanger
Clinique Bellevue was founded by Dr. Ayman Zakaria in 2017 in order to be able to offer his patients a customised aesthetic medicine treatment. Dr. Zakaria has established a state-of-the-art plastic surgery clinic near the city centre in Stavanger. The clinic fulfils the highest
quality standards with cutting-edge technical equipment and highly qualified professional staff. 

OnlyVet, the veterinary centre in Saint-Priest, is one of France's leading facilities for veterinary care. The clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including the Cliniclave 45, the Vacuclave 550 and the Vacuklav 24B+ from MELAG

In August 2018 MELAG awarded the main dental centre of Drs Wong & Partners for excellence in instrument reprocessing and patient protection. The instrument decontamination room of the dental centre is equipped with the integrated MELAG system solution.

The Clinica Veterinaria CMV is a modern veterinary clinic with a highly qualified team of different specialists in Italy providing intensive therapy with a 24-hour operating room and a post-operative recovery suite. The constant availability of at least two veterinarians and a
specialized surgical team enable efficient and adequate treatment for all patients at any time. The clinic sets the highest hygiene standards in reprocessing of veterinary instruments with cutting-edge technology.

Trident Dental Clinic was founded in 2004 and since then until today, the desire for self-improvement and achieving excellence motivates us to be the best from all points of view: staff, equipment, materials, dental works and professional image. At the Trident Dental Clinic we bring together a team of 18 dentists with specialized education and extensive experience. We want those who visit us to feel completely secure and to return to us whenever they need our expertise.

Efficient and safe standard-compliant instrument sterilization with the MELAG double-door large steam sterilizers of the Cliniclave series.

Professor’s Dentistry is a dental clinic in Poltava, Ukraine owned by Professor Peter Skrypnikov, providing the entire range of stomatology for the whole family: dental surgery and general dentistry with a special focus in orthodontics, children’s dentistry and medication sleep dental treatment.

Our belief in health is a value that guides us with conviction in the pursuit of excellence: The MELAG System Solution offers the most advanced technology to achieve
this goal. Studio Balsano is a modern dental practice with a strong
focus on the overall health and well-being of the patient. The team
relies on the advanced MELAG System for controlled decontamination of the instrument through safe and efficient workflows.

Cliniclave 45 M - the Magnum version in Cairo: Al-Rabee Hospital provides surgical care of the highest standards in the greater Cairo area. Equipped with the Magnum version of the MELAG large steam sterilizer Cliniclave 45 M, the hospital is able to decontaminate large
volumes of surgical instruments.

We awarded the Thonburi Dental Clinic Bangkok as a MELAG Hygiene Partner for excellence in instrument reprocessing and patient protection. The clinic is known to deploy innovative technology providing outstanding dental services relying on the integrated MELAG System Solution. The Thonburi Dental Clinic provides a wide range of high quality healthcare. The clinic has evolved to become a role model for improved provision of patient care in Thailand by implementing a reliable hygiene cycle.

The first private hospital in Ajman: The state-of-the-art hospital for oral care provides treatment and surgery in all major dental specialties, with highly qualified professionals and cutting-edge technology in ultra-modern facilities.

Cleaning, disinfection, lubrication and sterilization in just one device - for a happy team and happy patients!

MELAG Medizintechnik recently certified Dr. Aldo Vezzoni as a MELAG
Hygiene Partner for meeting the highest requirements in instrument
decontamination: in order to protect the patients and staff alike, the
clinic uses state-of-the-art technology in accordance with the relevant
international hospital standards.

MELAG Medizintechnik recently awarded Dr. Cesare Paris as a MELAG Hygiene Partner for outstanding performance in the field of instrument reprocessing and patient protection.

We awarded the Dental Center of Grozny as a MELAG Hygiene Partner for excellence in instrument reprocessing and patient protection. The center is known as a leading regional institution with more than 25 years of experience. To provide best patient protection, the dental center relies on the modern MELAG System Solution.

Since 2019, the Faculty of Stomatology at the University of Sarajevo’s Center for Dental Clinics has equipped their Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) with a comprehensive MELAG system. This setup ensures top-notch cleaning, disinfection, packaging, and sterilization with maximum efficiency: 8x MELAtherm 10 Washer-Disinfectors 3x MELAseal Pro Sealing Devices 8x Vacuklav 44 B+ Evolution Premium Autoclaves 3x Cliniclave 45 M Large Autoclaves

Explore how MELAG's Vacuclave 123 Pro Line is revolutionizing sterilization practices in dental education. Installed at the University of Valencia’s Dental Clinic Fundació Lluís Alcanys, this advanced technology enhances the training of future dental professionals.

We recently rewarded Avanto in Kiew, Ukraine as a MELAG Hygiene Partner for excellence in patient protection. Avanto Advanced Dentistry Clinics guarantee safety of the treatment for every patient. They use state-of-the-art technologies for reliable instrument reprocessing. All
of their clinics are equipped with the highly efficient integrated MELAG System Solution.

The Cabinet Dentaire des Savoies in the Chambéry/Annecy region, under the direction of Dr Nicolas Delorme, is one of the pioneers in the field of dentistry and implantology.

Arteestic Dental is an excellent dental clinic of inter-national standard in respect of its innovative setup and modern facilities in accordance with international standards. In addition, it provides
patients with high-est quality dental care in a comfortable, relaxed and friendly environment. The principal, Dr. Tee Tzi Mun, is an enthusiastic and committed dental practitioner who always endeavors to strike for the best dental care to her patients.