Within this framework, the first two awards were presented to the Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, recognising both its Sterilization Central and its Advanced Planning and 3D Manufacturing Unit (UPAM3D). This award recognises its active involvement in promoting knowledge, operational excellence and collaboration in educational and scientific initiatives, in which MATACHANA’s MATEC has played a key role.

The event took place as part of an institutional visit organised under the Marañón Valley initiative, during which professionals from the hospital and the MATACHANA team shared experiences, identified synergies and explored new avenues for collaboration in key areas such as the in-house manufacture of medical devices using 3D printing technologies, their reprocessing and innovation in hospital care.

The meeting highlighted the enormous value of public-private partnerships as a driving force for transformation in the healthcare system, demonstrating how such partnerships can accelerate the development of innovative solutions that have a direct impact on clinical practice and patient safety.

Furthermore, this type of recognition plays a crucial role in highlighting the strategic role of the RUMED in preventing infections and ensuring the quality of care.

In this context, it is also worth highlighting the valuable contribution made by the team at Gregorio Marañón to the latest issue of MATACHANA Magazine, in which they share their experience as a leading example of the integration of in-hospital manufacturing and sterilization – an innovative approach that enhances safety and traceability throughout the entire process.

We at MATACHANA would like to extend our most sincere congratulations to Hospital Gregorio Marañón, and in particular to the teams at UPAM3D and at the Sterilization Central, for their leadership, their commitment to excellence and their capacity for innovation. Their work not only drives medical progress, but also contributes directly to improving the safety and quality of life of many patients.

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The programme combined 8 hours of theoretical training with 4 hours of practical work carried out in the sterilization central of the Hospital Materno Infantil, which allowed the participants to consolidate their knowledge directly in a real environment.

After reviewing the exercises, the overall score of the group was excellent, with an average mark of 9.2/10. It is particularly noteworthy that the training was well received by the operating theatre staff, who described it as “essential” and even “compulsory” for professionals involved in sterilization and the surgical block.

Among the main conclusions, participants underlined the need to promote continuous training, standardise protocols and strengthen communication between services. Opportunities for improvement in infrastructure, equipment and human resources are also identified, together with a growing interest in quality control and technological innovation.

The experience has not only reinforced technical knowledge, but has also generated motivation and commitment to continuous improvement, consolidating training as a key pillar to ensure patient safety.

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As usual, our cover is linked to one of the featured articles in this edition. This year, we travel to Lisbon, a city that symbolizes the coexistence of tradition and innovation, reflecting the technological and organizational evolution that is transforming healthcare environments.

We are confident that this issue will surprise and inspire you, while offering a closer look at some of the projects shaping the present and future of the sector.
 

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The congress brought together 556 participants and more than 200 scientific papers under the motto “Surgical nursing: leading, transforming and caring”.

Elena Lorenzo took part in Round Table No. 4 (Thursday 23, 17:00 h), dedicated to patient safety and advanced practice, together with leading professionals from the sector. Her presentation, “Innovation and sustainability in Reprocessing Units for Medical Devices”, highlighted the impact of technology and process optimization on the safety and efficiency of reprocessing units, generating considerable interest among the audience. As she underlined during her intervention: “Innovating in reprocessing is not only about advancing technologically, but also about ensuring safer, more sustainable and patient-centered processes”.

We would like to express our sincere thanks to the moderator, Ms. Cristina Herguera García, and her colleagues at the table for the enriching professional exchange.

We would also like to thank Ms. Amparo Rubio San Pedro for her tireless work at the head of the AEEQ in recent years and warmly welcome the new president, Ms. Lucía Fernández Yagüe, head of the nursing unit of the Surgical Block of the Hospital del Mar in Barcelona. We are confident that Reprocessing Units for Medical Devices will continue to be recognised as a critical element within the surgical ecosystem, due to their direct impact on infection prevention, traceability and quality assurance of the care process, maintaining their prominence in the scientific agenda of future editions.

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The event featured international speakers of a very high scientific level, who shared evidence, experiences and current perspectives on the challenges and advances in the reprocessing of medical devices.

During the meeting, MATACHANA actively participated in the academic activities as well as in the training and interaction spaces with the attending professionals.

One of the highlights was the exhibition of around 20 scientific posters. Among them, three were selected for oral defence in the plenary hall, including the paper presented by our colleague, Mr. Nelson Carreras, who was awarded the first prize thanks to the essay “Sterilization efficiency of the MATACHANA 130LF® sterilizer”, including extremely challenging conditions. Congratulations, Nelson, on this great achievement and that of your entire team!

Likewise, together with our distributor in Colombia KAIKA, the workshop “Steam Sterilization: CONTROL 360º, Rigorous Process Monitoring”, a multidisciplinary space, focused on the integral control of the Steam sterilization process, patient safety, traceability, efficiency and sustainability within medical devices reprocessing centrals.

At MATACHANA, we are all MIEC and we are committed to continuous training, the generation of evidence and the strengthening of the Sterilization Sciences, moving forward under the approach of “Transforming Conscience with SCIENCE” and with means that favour that all these processes are carried out in the most sustainable and balanced way possible.

Thank you Colombia for having us. We extend special recognition and thanks to Ana Eva Monterroza, founder and organiser of CIBE, as well as to all the organisers and members who made this important meeting possible for the sector.

See you next time!

More about our participation and the scientific poster presented in plenary:

• Congreso Iberoamericano y taller CONTROL 360º
• MATACHANA en el III Congreso Iberoamericano
• Participación MATACHANA en Cartagena 2026
• Póster científico premiado sobre tecnología 130LF®

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During the event, new developments related to sterilization technologies, engineering and sustainability were shared, addressing the current needs of our customers from a technical point of view and aligned with the challenges of the area.

The MIEC and MATEC departments also stressed the importance of accompanying innovation and technology with continuous training, generation of scientific evidence and a vision of reprocessing focused on patient safety, protection of medical devices and commitment to the environment.

The convention also included a space to recognise outstanding distributors in the region, highlighting the work and trajectory of all the teams.

We appreciate the energy, dedication and participation of all the distributors who, day by day, continue to strengthen and position the MATACHANA brand in their markets.

A regional meeting to continue moving forward together!

…We continue, Transforming conscience…

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The discussion compared LTSF, VH2O2, and EO, using a data-driven approach to evaluate safety and performance. During the session, actionable insights to optimize their CSSD workflows were provided to the healthcare professionals.

Key pillars of the presentation included:

• Efficacy: Proven 2% LTSF penetration in complex, narrow-lumen instruments.
• Safety : Protecting staff, patients, and the environment from risks.
• Standards : Aligning regional practices with international sterilization benchmarks.

“Our attendees’ energy highlights a simple truth: to trust advanced medical tech, people need clear and honest scientific facts.”

We remain dedicated to supporting the APAC healthcare sector through clinical excellence and specialized knowledge transfer.

More information:

Francisco Fernández-Cabrera’s LinkedIn post

Deby Saji’s LinkedIn post

PT Airindo Sentra Medika’s LinkedIn post

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We are delighted to welcome Marc Perez, who is joining the MATACHANA General Management.

His vision, international experience and leadership will be key to driving MATACHANA’s development in this new phase, reinforcing our commitment to excellence, innovation and the development of our team.

We are convinced that his leadership and vision will be fundamental to keep on building the future of the MATACHANA GROUP, together with everyone who is part of this project.

We welcome Marc and wish him every success in this new challenge.

Welcome to MATACHANA!

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Technical participation was a cornerstone of the event. MIEC delivered impactful presentations on pre-cleaning and automated cleaning of robotic devices, as well as providing an in-depth look at Low-Temperature Steam with Formaldehyde (LTSF) technology. Giovanna Ruiz, clinical specialist for LATAM at MATACHANA, was responsible for delivering these presentations.

The industry supported the event with a first-class trade exhibition, facilitating the exchange between technology and clinical practice. In our case, MATACHANA, together with its local distributor INTERNATIONAL CLINICS, presented a large part of its portfolio of solutions for effective, efficient and sustainable reprocessing.

The congress reached its most emotional moment as it coincided with the International Day of Sterilization Sciences. Being part of such a powerful educational event on 10 April was an energising experience, once again highlighting the value of human talent as the driving force behind success in every process.

We congratulate the participants for their massive turnout and commitment to continuous professional development. We also congratulate SPECH for leading these initiatives that promote excellence and the exchange of knowledge in the region.

The journey of training never stops; we will continue to meet in academic settings and are already preparing to celebrate the Panamericano Congress in Costa Rica in 2027.

At MIEC, we remain firmly committed to continuing to Transform-with-CONCIENCE and Transforming RUMED for a sustainable future.

 
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