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UVMATIC® WaterTrap
- Benefits
- How do BioFilms Form?
- The Technology
- Clinical Testing
- Eliminates MDR Bacteria such as CPOS, VRE and ESBL producing organisms
- Germ count in water traps can be reduced up to 3-6 log using UVC in the drains
- Prevents Biofilm formation
- Low running costs, as little as 12w per hour
- Easy to install
- Fits all sink and wash basin variations
- Clinically tested.
A biofilm is a collection of organic and inorganic, living and dead material collected on a surface. It may be a complete film or, more commonly in watersystems, in patches on pipe surfaces. Biofilm microbial communities form in thick slimy layers on the inside wall of the water pipe, created by the continual growth of micro-organisms. Unchecked Biofilm growth poses a real risk to public health. Biofilm formations will harbour a wide range of micro-organisms, including opportunistic respiratory pathogens.
The UVC Lamp contained within the UVC Water Trap Disinfector will target biofilm formation by continuously
irradiating the internal surfaces of the water trap, destroying the bacteria, or limiting its ability to colonise and form
biofilms.
irradiating the internal surfaces of the water trap, destroying the bacteria, or limiting its ability to colonise and form
biofilms.
Copenhagen University Hospital
A clinical study was undertaken by Copenhagen University Hospital to evaluate the efficacy of Ultraviolet C (UVC) light to decontaminate water traps. It was concluded that there was a marked reduction in bacteria counts within the first week and a marked difference in bacterial counts was observed between water traps exposed to UVC light and control water traps throughout the experimental period. Under UVC light exposure Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Gram negative intestinal commensals disappear, while Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is markedly reduced.
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