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Filtered Far UV-C Handheld Device Effectively Reduced Surface Pathogens in Hospital Study

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Montag, Juni 5, 2023
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Freestyle Partners, LLC, announced today that a first-of-its-kind, in-hospital field study demonstrated a filtered Far UV-C portable, handheld device effectively reduced pathogens on hospital surfaces in seconds.

Key Points: 
  • Freestyle Partners, LLC, announced today that a first-of-its-kind, in-hospital field study demonstrated a filtered Far UV-C portable, handheld device effectively reduced pathogens on hospital surfaces in seconds.
  • In the study, a variety of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including E. coli and MRSA, were identified on hospital surfaces.
  • The portable, handheld filtered Far UV-C device inactivated these bacteria and other pathogens in seconds.
  • Freestyle Partners provided funding support and a portable, handheld filtered Far UV-C device for this study.

New Filtered Far UV-C Handheld Device Surface Reflectivity Study

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Mittwoch, März 22, 2023
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Dr. Ben Ma and Dr. Karl Linden of the University of Colorado Boulder spearheaded the work that tested surface reflectivity and safety of a filtered Far UV-C portable handheld device on a variety of common materials and compared it to the reflectivity of non-filtered Far UV-C and conventional UV-C portable handheld devices.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Ben Ma and Dr. Karl Linden of the University of Colorado Boulder spearheaded the work that tested surface reflectivity and safety of a filtered Far UV-C portable handheld device on a variety of common materials and compared it to the reflectivity of non-filtered Far UV-C and conventional UV-C portable handheld devices.
  • The study concluded that when using the handheld filtered Far UV-C device as intended it is safe for human use without protective gear on the skin or eyes and allows for approximately 10 times longer exposure than an unfiltered Far UV-C handheld device and about 25 times longer exposure than a conventional UV-C (254nm) handheld device.
  • “The study provided needed data on UV reflection of commonly used materials and reports the relative safety of portable, handheld filtered Far UV-C devices for surface disinfection in occupied spaces, considering both the UV exposure to reflected irradiation and ozone generation.
  • Freestyle Partners provided funding support and one of their portable, handheld filtered Far UV-C devices for this study.

Freestyle Partners Receives Two European Patents for Use of Filtered Far UV-C Light in Handheld Devices

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Montag, November 7, 2022
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The EPO has recognized this advancement and is prepared to award two additional patents to Freestyles growing global patent portfolio.

Key Points: 
  • The EPO has recognized this advancement and is prepared to award two additional patents to Freestyles growing global patent portfolio.
  • By patenting key needed functionality for portable, handheld filtered Far UV-C, Freestyle has positioned itself to be a market leader while also ensuring application of filtered Far UV-C using handheld devices will be done efficaciously and safely to disinfect commonly touched surfaces, says Jennifer Rosen, co-founder of Freestyle Partners.
  • This paved the way for Freestyle to develop working prototypes of their handheld, battery-operated, filtered Far UV-C device that successfully applied Ushios existing Care222 technology.
  • Columbia University has received research funding from Freestyle Partners, LLC to continue studying the safety and efficacy of Far UV-C technology.

Christie CounterAct UR10 added to line of UVC disinfection fixtures

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Freitag, Oktober 21, 2022
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CYPRESS, Calif., Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As we continue to see relaxed COVID-19 restrictions — leaving the onus of safety in the hands of business operators, owners and facilities managers — global visual technologies company Christie® is pleased to introduce its newest CE- and UL- certified commercial UVC-LED disinfection light fixture for occupied, indoor spaces. Christie CounterAct™ UR10 with UVC-LED and patented Care222® far-UVC - plus visible light, in a single unit, is recommended for commercial offices, government facilities, schools, transit hubs, retail shops, medical buildings — for enhanced and safe airborne and surface disinfection wherever people gather indoors, in public places.

Key Points: 
  • Combining filtered Care222 far-UVC light with upper room high-power mercury-free UVC-LED, CounterAct UR10 is an evolution in technology for treating both surfaces and air in occupied indoor spaces.
  • "With our latest addition to the Christie CounterAct line of UVC disinfection fixtures, we are excited to continue to help organizations create greater confidence in indoor spaces as we return to in person interaction," said Brent Peckover, director, industrial applications, Christie.
  • Peckover explains, "UVC disinfection systems should be seamless and require no day-to-day user interaction while effectively inactivating pathogens in the occupied space."
  • Christie has filed one or more patent application(s) related to technical innovations in the Christie CounterAct UR10.

UV Disinfection Lighting Company PURO Launches New Product That Defines the Future of UV Disinfection

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Dienstag, Juni 14, 2022
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DENVER, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at the APIC 2022 Annual Conference, PURO® UV Disinfection Lighting announces its latest product line that pushes the limits of UV technology, making it safe and easy to disinfect in high traffic areas.

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  • PURO Protect 222 utilizes patented, filtered 222 nanometer Far UV-C light technology to safely and continuously disinfect high traffic and high touch areas in occupied spaces.
  • "We're excited to announce PURO Protect as one of the only Far UV-C products to be independently tested and certified by Underwriters Laboratories.
  • This is great news for schools and universities, hospitals and senior living facilities," said Brian Stern, CEO of PURO Lighting.
  • "Because it can be used safely throughout the day, our Protect 222 products represent the true future of UV disinfection.

Savlon Swasth India Mission publishes its first attitudinal study on hygiene habits in India

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Donnerstag, März 31, 2022
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KOLKATA, India, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Set against the context of the pandemic, much has been theorized and communicated on Hygiene practices and its adoption. While the pandemic has accelerated adoption of hygiene practices, some are still reluctant and lack a clear understanding of hygiene. 

Key Points: 
  • To study the actual shift in behaviour and practice, Savlon Swasth India Mission, as part of its philosophy to build a healthier and stronger India, commissioned a nationwide attitudinal and behavioural study on current Hygiene trends.
  • With Savlon Swasth India Mission, our endeavour has been to educate, engage and empower access to affordable, convenient and effective hygiene practices.
  • The trend study by Savlon Swasth India Mission, showcases the attitudinal progress in the understanding and practice of preventive hygiene in everyday life including some of the challenges triggered by the lack of knowledge.
  • Survey Details:Savlon Swasth India Mission's Hygiene Study was conducted with 1254 men and women above 25 years of age living in metros and non-metro cities.

Savlon Swasth India Mission publishes its first attitudinal study on hygiene habits in India

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Donnerstag, März 31, 2022
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KOLKATA, India, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Set against the context of the pandemic, much has been theorized and communicated on Hygiene practices and its adoption. While the pandemic has accelerated adoption of hygiene practices, some are still reluctant and lack a clear understanding of hygiene. 

Key Points: 
  • To study the actual shift in behaviour and practice, Savlon Swasth India Mission, as part of its philosophy to build a healthier and stronger India, commissioned a nationwide attitudinal and behavioural study on current Hygiene trends.
  • With Savlon Swasth India Mission, our endeavour has been to educate, engage and empower access to affordable, convenient and effective hygiene practices.
  • The trend study by Savlon Swasth India Mission, showcases the attitudinal progress in the understanding and practice of preventive hygiene in everyday life including some of the challenges triggered by the lack of knowledge.
  • Survey Details:Savlon Swasth India Mission's Hygiene Study was conducted with 1254 men and women above 25 years of age living in metros and non-metro cities.

Christie CounterAct far-UVC unit with CE, UL in mass production

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Donnerstag, Oktober 21, 2021
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"With our CounterAct fixtures, as an added layer of defense, bringing customers back to the places they love to share and create memorable experiences, has never been safer," said Brian Claypool, executive vice president, Cinema, Christie.

Key Points: 
  • "With our CounterAct fixtures, as an added layer of defense, bringing customers back to the places they love to share and create memorable experiences, has never been safer," said Brian Claypool, executive vice president, Cinema, Christie.
  • To date, Christie CounterAct models have demonstrated compliance with UL, CE and UKCA by third-party testing facilities for electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), compliance with the radio equipment directive, and most importantly photobiological safety.
  • Christie CounterAct products with patented Care222 technology are not medical devices and are not meant to be used as or for medical devices.
  • "Christie" is a trademark of Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc., registered in the United States of America and certain other countries.

ProcessMAP Partners with ACGIH to Strengthen its Data-Driven, Integrated Industrial Hygiene (IH) Solution

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Mittwoch, Oktober 6, 2021
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The new partnership will enable ProcessMAP customers to gain seamless, automated, and real-time access to ACGIH-published Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) through ProcessMAP's industry-leading IH software.

Key Points: 
  • The new partnership will enable ProcessMAP customers to gain seamless, automated, and real-time access to ACGIH-published Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) through ProcessMAP's industry-leading IH software.
  • ProcessMAP Partners with ACGIH to Strengthen its Data-Driven, Integrated Industrial Hygiene (IH) Solution
    ACGIH is a not-for-profit scientific organization that advances occupational and environmental health.
  • ProcessMAP's market-leading IH software becomes a critical tool for CIH and EHS professionals to manage the health and safety of their workers.
  • ProcessMAP's comprehensive IH management capabilities and robust two-way integrations with IH labs help customers streamline their IH programs and optimize the health of employees.