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What is UV light and how does UV light sanitize?
UV light has three wavelength categories: UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C. UV-C
light is a short-wavelength, ultraviolet light that breaks apart germ DNA,
leaving it unable to function or reproduce. In other words, UVC light is
germicidal (UVA and UVB light are not).
UVC LEDs are compact, durable and well suited to battery powered
operation for point-of-care tools. These devices quickly and reliably provide
low to high level disinfection on a range of surfaces.
Why UVC disinfection?
Almost all current surface disinfection methods use chemical agents.
Chemical disinfection can be confusing and inconsistent because of the
many products available. To ensure proper disinfection, the selected agent,
manner of use (immersion vs contact) and the treatment time must be
correctly and consistently applied. Deep ultraviolet light, albeit in the form of
germicidal mercury lamps, has been used and proven over the past 100
years to be effective as part of high level disinfection protocols.
Are UVC LEDs effective against COVID-19 (Coronavirus) ?
Studies have confirmed that UVC light can be effective for combating
SARS-COV
(https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15459620701329012).
However, additional studies are needed to determine and confirm the
specific dose response required to inactivate COVID-19 on different
surfaces and materials.
OWNER'S MANUAL
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As the threat of antibiotic resistant microorganisms increases, UVC LEDs
are becoming the method of choice to deliver on demand, quantifiable
surface disinfection at the point-of-need.
Surface Disinfection
Additional Information
Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) is a disinfection method where
UVC light is used to inactivate microorganisms by disrupting their
DNA/RNA and leaving them unable to reproduce.
A 2014 study in the
American Journal of Infection Control
found that a
portable wand killed 100 percent of several types of bacteria commonly
found on surfaces after just five seconds, and inactivated 90 % of
especially hardy spore-forming bacteria after 40 seconds. According to
the researchers, a UVC device is a reasonable alternative to using
chemicals to disinfect surfaces.
OWNER'S MANUAL
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CHARGING THE UNIT
Please use the cable provided to fully charge
the UVC wand. Plug the one side of the cable to
the unit and the other side to a USB power
adaptor (USB power adaptor not included).
USB power adaptor should be rated at 5V (1A).
