Disinfection Systems in Illinois

ISOVAC Products LLC is a privately owned Illinois manufacturer specializing in chemical, biological, and radiological (CBR) isolation and containment systems. Founded in 1999, the company designs and manufactures portable patient isolation units and contaminated casualty containment equipment for safe transport and isolation of infectious or contaminated patients while protecting first responders and medical personnel. Primary markets include all branches of the U.S. Department of Defense, NATO countries, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), FEMA, state and municipal emergency response agencies, hospitals, and commercial emergency services. Products are designed to mitigate risks from CBR warfare, terrorist attacks, viral outbreaks (COVID-19, H5N1, SARS, Ebola), industrial accidents, and natural disasters. The company manufactures equipment on a GSA schedule and holds FDA 510(k) clearance for its flagship CAPSULS™ patient isolation unit (Class II device, K052798). Equipment has been deployed globally and utilized by U.S. Coast Guard, international space operations, and major aeromedical transport providers. Manufacturing and design operations are conducted in-house at the Romeoville, Illinois facility.

STERIS Applied Sterilization Technologies is a contract sterilization and laboratory testing service provider serving medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers globally. The company operates over 60 facilities worldwide offering a technology-neutral sterilization portfolio including gamma radiation, X-ray, electron beam, ethylene oxide (EO), hydrogen peroxide gas plasma (VHP), and steam sterilization. Core service offerings include contract sterilization with microbial reduction capabilities, laboratory testing and validation services (microbiological, analytical, product and package testing), integrated sterilization equipment and control systems with accelerators and conveyors, radiation dosimetry services using red perspex and alanine pellet dosimeters, and technical support through TechTeam professionals. The company provides real-time supply chain visibility through its Sterilink® online interactive service platform. Facilities are globally distributed across multiple regions with capabilities in X-ray, electron beam, gamma, ethylene oxide, VHP, and steam technologies, supplemented by laboratory testing and equipment & technology services. STERIS AST serves manufacturers requiring regulatory-compliant sterilization validation and processing for medical devices and pharmaceuticals, offering comprehensive technical guidance through complex sterilization and testing processes.

Stericycle is a global healthcare compliance and waste management company specializing in regulated medical waste disposal, sharps management, and pharmaceutical waste handling. With 30+ years of experience and 15,000 team members worldwide, the company provides end-to-end management and disposal of healthcare regulated waste streams serving physician offices, dental clinics, hospitals, and health systems. Core service offerings include biohazardous medical waste disposal (compliant transportation, treatment, and disposal), sharps waste management and disposal (reusable and disposable container options targeting needlestick injury reduction), pharmaceutical waste management and disposal (compliance-based solutions), and OSHA and HIPAA compliance solutions with training and online resources. The company operates with 97% on-time service performance. Stericycle has treated 1.3 billion pounds of medical waste, diverted 101 million pounds of plastic from landfills through reusable containers, incinerated 55 million pounds of pharmaceutical waste, and recycled 906 million pounds of paper. The organization is committed to workplace safety and infection control across all healthcare settings and regulatory compliance, supporting facilities in managing complex regulatory landscapes through in-house compliance education specialists.

Parasol Medical LLC is a specialty medical device manufacturer focusing on innovative solutions across patient safety, infection control, advanced wound care, and life science applications. The company develops products designed to improve clinical workflows and patient outcomes in healthcare settings. Key product lines include Parasol™ Fall Prevention systems for preventing patient falls, drysmart™ technology for wound care and infection control applications, Tone™ Antimicrobial Stethoscopes featuring MicrobeCare™ persistent antimicrobial coating, Cultivate™ for aseptic practices and quality control, Remora™ for advanced wound management, and Microbecare™ antimicrobial solutions. The company has demonstrated innovation recognition, winning first place in MedAssets' New Emerging Technology Forum among over 500 medical device manufacturers. Parasol Medical serves healthcare facilities with emphasis on infection prevention, patient safety protocols, and sterile compounding compliance (USP <797> and <800>). The company provides educational resources and technical guidance on viable air/surface sampling, wipe sampling for hazardous drugs, and best practices for maintaining sterile compounding environments. Products are available through both direct sales and online shopping platforms.

iSonic Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of professional ultrasonic cleaning systems and accessories for dental, healthcare, veterinary, jewelry, and audio industries. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the company produces approximately one million units annually using state-of-the-art AI and SMT manufacturing lines, operating under ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 quality certifications with BSCI compliance. Product portfolio includes denture/retainer cleaners, CPAP/BiPAP cleaners, jewelry cleaners, contact lens cleaners, vinyl record cleaners, and specialty ultrasonic cleaning equipment. All products meet international safety standards (CE, GS, PSE, ETL, CETL) and chemical/heavy metal compliance requirements (RoHS, PAHs, REACH, Phthalates). The company serves consumers, distributors, retailers, dental clinics, laboratories, and manufacturers with comprehensive warranty and support.

Young Innovations is a global leader in oral healthcare with over 125 years of heritage, established in 1900 and headquartered in Algonquin, Illinois. The company specializes in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of high-quality dental products and equipment for dental professionals and consumers worldwide. Young Innovations operates through three primary divisions: Young Dental (everyday chairside consumables for prevention, infection control, and restorative procedures), Young Specialties (advanced specialty products requiring additional clinical education and expertise), and Young Surgical (technology, tools, and high-touch clinical consulting services). The company's comprehensive portfolio spans preventive care, restorative materials, infection control solutions, orthodontics, endodontics, periodontic management, caries management, and surgical products. Through its network of proprietary brands—including Salvin, American Eagle Instruments, Microbrush, Obtura Spartan, OrthoQuest, Panoramic, Germiphene, and others—Young Innovations serves dental practitioners, specialists, and patients with clinically-validated solutions and educational resources. The company emphasizes manufacturing excellence, clinical support, and partnership-driven innovation in advancing oral health outcomes.

Cambridge Sensors USA, LLC manufactures and distributes the microdot® line of professional blood glucose meters, breath analyzers, and clinical consumables designed for EMS, healthcare providers, and long-term care facilities. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio including blood glucose monitoring systems, safety lancets, disinfection wipes, insulin pen needles, test strips, control solutions, and accessory products. Their offerings serve point-of-care testing in emergency medical services and institutional healthcare settings, with customer support available Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM CST.

Janin Group manufactures waterproof protective shoe covers and footswitch covers for healthcare environments. PEDIDRY® plastic shoe covers provide fluid-proof protection in operating rooms, urology, orthopedics, labor and delivery, emergency departments, and general facility settings. The covers feature heat-sealed construction, non-skid gripping, and disposable design. MEDISEAL® footswitch covers protect sensitive medical and dental equipment pedals from corrosion and contamination, extending equipment life and reducing surgical downtime. Both product lines are designed for easy use, economical operation, and reliable protection in wet, contaminated clinical environments.

Oak Ridge Products is a leading US-based manufacturer of single-use medical and laboratory products, specializing in FDA-approved sharps containers and biohazard waste disposal solutions. The company offers a comprehensive range of sharps containers in sizes from 1 quart to 3 gallons, designed for diverse healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, dental offices, veterinary practices, and home healthcare applications. Their product portfolio includes biohazard bags (OSHA-approved), medicine cups for accurate medication dosing, medical supplies, and food storage containers. All products are manufactured in the USA and certified by the FDA, CDC, OSHA, and EPA, ensuring compliance with strict safety and quality standards. Oak Ridge Products serves medical, veterinary, and dental markets with solutions tailored for both high-volume facilities and individual patient care needs.

Daniels Health is a full-service medical waste management and disposal company with 40 years of operational expertise and the second-largest healthcare waste infrastructure in the United States. The company provides comprehensive waste management services covering sharps disposal, pharmaceutical waste, chemotherapy waste, regulated medical waste, hazardous RCRA waste, and controlled substance disposal. Operating over 36 treatment plants and transfer stations nationwide, Daniels serves over 9,800 healthcare facilities including hospitals, laboratories, long-term care facilities, and research centers. The company's clinically engineered product portfolio—including Sharpsmart, Medismart, Pharmasmart, Chemosmart, and Surgismart containers—is designed to minimize needlestick injuries, reduce infection transfer risk, and optimize labor efficiency. Daniels differentiates through clinical safety focus, sustainability commitment, regulatory compliance support, customized staff education programs, and operational efficiency optimization.

Hydrox Laboratories is one of the oldest continuously running manufacturing companies in the United States, with over 100 years of operational history. The company manufactures and distributes a comprehensive range of infection control, hand hygiene, and surgical instrument care products for healthcare facilities, long-term care, physician offices, hospitals, and retail environments. Hydrox serves approximately 2,000 U.S. hospitals and 1,500 retail stores, with annual production capacity of 150 million units across a 37,500 square-foot facility in Elgin, Illinois. Their core product portfolio includes antiseptic hand sanitizers (with aloe and vitamin E formulations), hand soaps (fragrance-free, sulfate-free, paraben-free, dye-free), first-aid antiseptics and cleansers (hydrogen peroxide, isopropyl alcohol), and specialized surgical instrument care and reprocessing solutions. The company also manufactures salon products including hair color developers and maintains a robust private label operation serving Fortune 500 companies and brands. Hydrox products are distributed through hospital networks, long-term care facilities, retail chains, and international channels. The company offers concentrated formulations designed for economical cost and optimal instrument/equipment protection. Manufacturing capabilities include both branded (Hydrox, Kuretek) and private label manufacturing. The company maintains SDS documentation and provides technical brochures and product catalogs.

Hu-Friedy Mfg Co., LLC is a global leader in dental instrumentation, infection prevention, and instrument management systems headquartered in Chicago. Founded in 1908, the company manufactures over 10,000 handcrafted dental products with operations in more than 100 countries. Core offerings include precision dental instruments (scalers, curettes, forceps, composite instruments), power equipment (ultrasonic scalers, air polishers, piezo scalers), infection prevention solutions, dental water management systems (DentaPure), nitrous oxide and oxygen sedation equipment, operatory supplies, surface disinfectants, and instrument management systems (IMS™). The Harmony™ Ergonomic Scalers and Gracey Line represent flagship product families. Hu-Friedy also operates subsidiary brands including SS White Dental, Crosstex, Accutron, and Palmero Healthcare. Services include lifetime product support, clinical education programs, workflow optimization, and compliance programs (GreenLight Dental Compliance Center). The company emphasizes ergonomic design, clinical performance, and patient/staff safety across dental practices and institutions worldwide.