Medglas Prefabricated Walls for Operating Rooms | STERIS
STERIS Corporation - Helping to provide a healthier today and a safer tomorrow.

MEDglas™ Prefabricated Walls

  • Specially tempered security glass combines beauty, strength, ultra-durability, and cleanability
  • Prefabricated modular glass wall system can be installed over existing walls and is customizable with a wide range of colors, images, and lighting options
  • Glass walls don't dent like stainless steel or show signs of aging and yellowing like drywall
  • A beautiful solution for any healthcare space, including operating rooms (OR), sterile processing areas, endoscopy suites, intensive care units (ICU), hallways, the hospital pharmacy, and beyond

Product Overview

MEDglas provides a long-lasting and aesthetically pleasing combination of a healing environment and functional workspace to support the well-being of both patients and clinicians.

PREFABRICATED WALLS FOR THE MODERN HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT

Like a breath of fresh air, sunlight brings a sense of lightness and sophistication that's difficult to imitate but not impossible. The environment in which you spend your day affects how you feel. Take a fresh approach to designing your healthcare environment with this in mind. Ambient LED lighting integrated into the prefabricated wall system helps support the workflow of the healing environment with various color options for different clinical situations. The modular wall system is efficiently used for modern healthcare environments such as ambulatory surgery centers (ASC), OR, sterile processing departments (SPD), staff & patient rooms, and hybrid rooms.

STERIS MEDglas Prefabricated Walls are high-quality, factory-built, and ready to install. The modular walls are designed for easy installation and take days, not weeks. Glass panel walls are fully recyclable, creating a zero-waste solution for your facility.

ULTRA-DURABLE MODULAR GLASS WALLS

The modular glass wall system is built specifically for the rigorous healthcare environment. The specially tempered security glass is also non-combustible and has been tested to withstand even a 9.2 magnitude earthquake. These non-porous, completely sealed walls are well-suited for terminal cleaning healthcare environments and are resistant to most acids and alkalis.

MODULAR WALL SYSTEM DESIGN, PLANNING, AND INSTALLATION

View, download, and print technical information for MEDglas™ Prefabricated Walls, including CAD Blocks, Revit Family Objects, equipment drawings, technical data sheets, and more on the STERIS Architect Portal.

Our professionally staffed Project Design and Planning Group assists healthcare providers, architects, and facility planners in designing hospital renovations and expansion. We help ensure that every space will be functional, practical, and thoughtfully designed to support healing.

Fully trained, ASHE-certified STERIS installers have the knowledge and expertise to ensure a smooth, professional installation.

The product comes with a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects and fading.

Go to Top of Page
 

Videos

Combine Beauty & Functionality in the Modern OR: MEDglas OR Walls

CleanRoom Innovations for Operating Room Prevention and Protection

Go to Top of Page
 

FAQs

How strong are MEDglas modular walls?

The walls are constructed from specially tempered and toughened 10 mm security glass, which can withstand a force of up to 9.2 magnitude earthquakes.

Once you choose the design, can it be changed?

The glass panel walls are easily accessible and can be modified to accommodate new equipment or aesthetic designs if your needs change.

How does MEDglas minimize maintenance costs?

Unlike drywall, which requires frequent repairs, MEDglas™ is also ultra-durable. STERIS’s interior glass walls don’t dent or show signs of aging or yellowing. MEDglas™ modular walls are noncombustible, nonflammable, and resistant to most acids and alkalis.

How does MEDglas support infection prevention efforts?

The prefabricated walls can be installed on a framework or over an existing wall. Its smooth surface does not harbor dust or dirt and can be completely sealed, eliminating the nooks and crannies that can be hard to clean and disinfect.

Go to Top of Page
 

Specifications

General Data

Description

Modular glass cladding made of toughened safety glass with a hot storage test. (Raw material before the process is float glass). The system is to be mounted on a substructure. 25/64" [10 mm] thick thermally toughened safety glass, including all cutouts according to requirements. Scratch- and crack-resistant glass. The glass panels are also stored in a hot storage furnace for 8 hours at 554°F [290 °C] (Heat-Soak-Test) to avoid spontaneous breakage due to trapped nickel sulfides. Disassembly and reassembly are possible without any damage.

Color

Opaque color coating, according to the RAL color table on the back of the glass

Image

Optional image on the back of the glass (MGW-002)

Joints

All joints are sealed with Ottoseal silicone (or equivalent) or a reusable silicone profile for in-wall displays. (see separate data sheets; MSS-015 - 018)

Edges and Cutouts

All edges and cutouts are polished

Fastening

Hidden panel fastening using screws

LED Light

Optional LED lighting can be added behind the glass. All installations according to individual requirements

Monitors

Optional in-wall, flush-mount display monitors can be added behind the glass. All installations according to individual requirements

Liability

The product has a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects and fading.

Production

Made in Germany; Produced by MEDIK Hospital Design GmbH

Requirements

Floor

Floor layout is necessary

Elevation Drawings

Elevation drawings are necessary

Cutouts and Measurements

All panel cutouts and measurements must be pre-planned exactly. Subsequent processing is not possible. Alternatively, the position MED Wall Extension Panel (stainless steel panel see MGW-006) can be installed for subsequent processing. Please also note: Holes must be drilled next to door frames at a distance of at least 5 29/32" [150 mm]. Holes on an extension panel must be drilled at a distance of at least 3 15/16" [100 mm], and holes on glass panels at a distance of at least 1 31/32" [50 mm]. Light switches and door openers (MED Door Drive Magic Switch see MDD-005) must be installed at a distance of at least 3 15/16" [100 mm].

Material

Material for installation must be on-site

Storage Area

Storage area for the material must be available

Transportation Way

The way of transportation to the construction site should be passable with a lifting carriage or trolley

Wall

All wall installations have to be removed

Piping and Cabling

All piping and cabling must be finished

Substructure

Any kind of substructure must be available. Glass is screwed to the substructure in the gap between panels

Certificates

Tempered safety glass in accordance with EN 12150-2

Tempered safety glass conformity in accordance with EN 14179-2

Safety glass, according to DIN 1863-1 and EN 12150, consisting of Sanco Dur

Condensate test according to DIN-1096-1

Heat-Soak-Test to EN-10204 (Test report after process)

All edges and cutouts polished according to DIN EN 1249 part 11

Production according to DIN EN ISO 9001 - quality management

Production according to DIN EN ISO 14001 - environmental management

Certificate for China Compulsory Product Certification (CCC)

Earthquake Certificate

Cleaning / Maintenance

The following information is appropriate for all glass constructions installed by STERIS or one of its authorized installation partners. When cleaning glass surfaces, it is important to use clean water to avoid scratches by dirt particles.

  • Use a soft, clean sponge, leather, or cloth.
  • The cleaning effect can be supported by a neutral detergent or a typical glass cleaner.
  • The glass is resistant to most commonly used detergents
  • Do not use sharp metal items for cleaning the surface of the glass construction can cause scratches on the surface
  • Using mobile polishing units to repair surface damages will cause major defects in the surface and can negatively affect the stability of the glass. If using this type of device, the safety of the glass cannot be guaranteed
  • Glass can generally be cleaned with regular detergents
  • Chemicals based on alkaline leaches, acids, or fluoride-containing substances may not be used. These can affect the surface of glass permanently.

Recommended cleaning procedure

  • Dry cleaning processes should not be used.
  • Spray plenty of water onto the glass to loosen hard, abrasive particles
  • Clean cloths regularly to avoid scratches
  • Dry the surface with a dry, clean cloth
  • Clean the surface with a regular detergent and rinse with plain water
  • Film of the detergent can be removed with a clean, dry cotton cloth
Go to Top of Page
 

Literature

SELL SHEET
Document # Document Title
MEDGLAS PREFABRICATED OR WALLS SPECIFICATIONS
MEDGLAS PREFABRICATED OR WALLS SPECIFICATIONS
MEDGLAS PREFABRICATED OR WALLS SPECIFICATIONS
MEDGLAS PREFABRICATED OR WALLS SUBSTRUCTURE SPECIFICATIONS
MEDGLAS PREFABRICATED OR WALLS SUBSTRUCTURE SPECIFICATIONS
MEDGLAS PREFABRICATED OR WALLS SUBSTRUCTURE SPECIFICATIONS
BROCHURE
Document # Document Title
MEDGLAS PREFABRICATED OR WALLS BROCHURE (ENGLISH)
MEDGLAS PREFABRICATED OR WALLS BROCHURE (CANADA)
MEDGLAS PREFABRICATED OR WALLS BROCHURE (FRANCE)
MEDGLAS LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
MEDGLAS SPD BROCHURE
Go to Top of Page
 

Related Products

Go to Top of Page