Ultraviolet light disinfection technology is commonly used
for the routine disinfection of rooms within the healthcare industry. It is seen as a quick disinfection method for
prominent surfaces within patient rooms, ICU units, and surgical suites. This
same technology can be used within the life science industry to disinfect
animal holding rooms, procedure rooms, and necropsy rooms quickly on a routine
basis.
UV light is capable of providing high-level disinfection of
viruses, bacteria, molds and spores. UV
light works faster the closer it is to the pathogen, as its strength
(intensity) is higher closer to the light source. It is a dry, residue-free disinfection
process that is easy to perform and requires very little maintenance. UV light does not penetrate well into cracks
and crevices, and it doesn’t reflect or bounce off surfaces in a meaningful
amount. This leaves UV as a
line-of-sight disinfection method who’s use should be focused on common touch
points. These locations are where contaminations
are traditionally transferred, making a routine disinfection of these surfaces
a worthwhile occurrence.
Within the life science industry, UV can be quickly and
easily used to help disinfect animal holding rooms, necropsy rooms, gowning
rooms, equipment passthroughs, procedure rooms and hallways. When using our Torch UV system, visible surfaces
within an 8 ft radius can be disinfected in under 2 minutes, depending on the
organisms of concern. For more
information, read our UV Light Data Sheet or contact us at 908-236-4100 to
learn more.
