THOR UVC® is a UVC emitting robot designed for all areas of the hospital and healthcare environment and has been embraced by the orthopaedic surgeons at the Sydney Adventist Hospital.
Head of Orthopaedic surgery Dr Rod Brooks is a key advocate for the new system as he sees this as an extra safeguard to the usual cleaning routine. This is particularly important when bone or joint infections can be so debilitating and hard to eradicate.
Constant Wave UV-C is proven to kill known pathogens.
Ultraviolet (UV) light is divided into three sub-ranges, A, B, and C. UV-C encompasses the wavelength range 200-280nm and is selectively absorbed by DNA, RNA and proteins of microorganisms.
Absorption of UV-C by microorganisms disrupts their DNA/RNA replication process leading to their inactivation[1].
Reference
[1] Cheng, N., Moe, P., valdez salas, B., Beltrán-Partida, E., Nedev, N. (2020). Inactivation of Enveloped Viruses (Coronavirus, H5N1 Virus) and Disinfection of the Air with Legionella-X 100 Via Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI).
THOR UVC® removes the guesswork for the operator by generating a room map and assisting with optimal room positioning. Robotically extending to reduce shadows, the THOR UVC® will rapidly deliver a powerful and calculated dose of constant wave UV-C energy from floor to ceiling. With a Log 6 (99.9999%) bacterial kill achieved in minutes[2], use of the THOR UVC® can reduce terminal cleaning times, improve patient flow times in the Operating Theatre, and improve efficiency of commercial cleaning teams.
Reference
[2] As per testing by the Health & Safety Laboratory – Occupational Hygiene Unit Analytical Services 30/03/2012
Surgical Specialties is committed to reducing the transmission of harmful pathogens in the healthcare environment, commercial spaces, and in our homes.
By targeting the three main contamination routes: air, surface and skin, our products present new opportunities to combat infection risk.
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