UV-C Technology Destroys Pathogens
UV-C technology, also known as ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI), kills or inactivates viruses, bacteria and fungi. Its effectiveness depends primarily on the UV dose delivered to the microorganisms targeted.
Scientifically Proven Technology
While it has been known since 1877 that ultraviolet energy can be used to kill pathogens, applying the UV-C was more of an artform than a scientifically calculated approach so the results were varied. No more.
Technology has dramatically improved and now the way UV-C deactivates microorganisms is scientifically proven and the effective exposure needed extremely predictable. For expample, with just 15 minutes of UV-C applied using the Tru-D portable product in an ICU Room, cultures revealed the number of pathogens on a hospital bedrail dropped from "too numerous to count" to "0" after UV-C use. (Read "Trials Demonstrate the Speed & Efficacy of Tru-D" and other articles on our News page. GO)
UV-C Irradiation Delivery Systems
There are three primary types of germicidal irradiation systems:
- HVAC: Units are installed into the ventilating ducts of new or existing structures. Microbes are inactivated when passing through the heating and cooling system. GO
- Upper Air: UV-C irradiates of the upper zones of occupied spaces while air is circulated. GO
- Portable: Viruses, bacteria and fungi are killed when a portable in-room unit is operated in an unoccupied space. GO
Additionally, specialty products which target surfaces and air in unoccupied areas are available for use in laboratories, biotech facilities and clean rooms.
