Mackwell Health has expanded its BS8628:2022 accredited range of UV-C disinfection solutions, featuring shorter cycle times and backed by new evidence on medical device compatibility.
The company also announces the following developments:
- Range expands to three form factors
- New generation LED technology implemented offering 75% reduction in cycle time
- ISO 13485 quality system certified
- Evidence on new medical devices and PPE disinfection
- New round of SBRI Healthcare funding will support further expansion of the evidence base
Mackwell Health, an innovation leader in sustainable infection prevention, has made substantial progress in the development of rapid cycle, fully accredited UV-C disinfection solutions using solid-state LED technology.
Following the announcement last year of Minibox HD2 as the first UV-C disinfection chamber to meet the BS8628:2022 surface high-level disinfection standard, Mackwell Health can now announce the expansion of the range to include two additional form factors.
- TALLBOX HD2 is a floor standing unit designed for disinfection of large re-usable devices such as channel-less endoscopes
- MICROBOX HD2 is a miniaturised version of Minibox, for point-of-care disinfection in confined spaces, and additional portability including in community healthcare settings.
These two form factors join the established MINIBOX HD2 to provide a comprehensive suite of all solid-state UV-C disinfection solutions. All of these form factors have been upgraded with the very latest generation of UV-C LEDs that have emerged from Silicon Valley in the past year, with the result that cycle times can be delivered to achieve a BS8628 dose level in 5 minutes or less, a 75% reduction compared with the first generation.
Mackwell Health can also report new evidence showing real-world efficacy testing and materials compatibility on a wider range of re-usable medical devices and PPE, including:
- Cushioned anaesthesia masks
- Laryngoscope and scalpel handles
- Dental instruments
- Protective eyewear
- Respiratory Protective Equipment
Mackwell Health can also report two further successes: It has successfully achieved certification of its ISO 13485:2016 quality management system for medical devices, and has been successful in securing SBRI Healthcare funding that will allow the evidence base to be expanded to a wider range of medical devices.
Andy Davies, General Manager, Mackwell Health, commented: “We are excited by the latest developments in UV-C LED technology we are announcing today. This will bring further benefits to the healthcare system as it looks to improve patient safety whilst delivering on Net Zero sustainability goals. We look forward to the coming announcements around additional disinfection efficacy studies on more re-usable devices.”
