Biodecontamination system for small pharmaceutical enclosures
Achieve reliable sterilization in compact settings with this gas-based system, ensuring thorough microbial elimination in isolators and glove boxes through a controlled hydrogen peroxide process.
Delivers Low-Temperature Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilization
The VHP M10 Biodecontamination Unit from STERIS is a sophisticated solution for achieving sterilization in pharmaceutical and biotechnology settings. It employs Vaprox Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilant for a dry, low-temperature gaseous decontamination process, ideal for enclosed spaces like isolators and glove boxes. The unit effectively manages dehumidification, conditioning, biodecontamination, and aeration phases, ensuring thorough microbial eradication. It is an essential tool for producing sterile injectable drugs, monoclonal antibodies, and other biologic therapies. Operable as a standalone unit or integrated into control systems via Ethernet, it offers flexibility in small- to medium-sized operations. The environmental and safety benefits include converting hydrogen peroxide into water vapor and oxygen, making it a greener choice. The VHP M10 supports compliance with sterility assurance protocols, simplifying cleaning and maintenance with reusable desiccant systems and continuous operation capabilities.
Benefits
- Ensures rapid biodecontamination, improving overall productivity in pharmaceutical environments.
- Integration capabilities allow seamless operation within existing control systems, optimizing process management.
- Environmentally friendly process breaks down into harmless water vapor and oxygen, enhancing safety compliance.
- Wide material compatibility expands usability across various sterilization applications.
- Supports cost-effective operation with reusable desiccant cartridges, lowering maintenance expenses.
- Applications
- Biotechnology,Environmental decontamination,Sterilization processes,Research laboratories,Sterility assurance,Isolators,Glove boxes,Cleanrooms,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Sterile injectable drugs,Biologic therapies,Sterile packaging materials,Monoclonal antibodies,Laboratory glassware,Cell culture media,Ampoules,Surgical instruments,Pharmaceutical vials,Diagnostic reagents
- Steps before
- Purification,Isolation,Component Preparation,Dehumidification
- Steps after
- Sterilization,Aeration,Packaging,Quality Assurance
- Input ingredients
- Vaprox Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilant,Desiccant,Reusable Desiccant Cartridges
- Output ingredients
- Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor,Water Vapor,Oxygen
- Market info
- Steris Finn-Aqua is known for manufacturing high-quality steam sterilizers and water purification systems, specializing in clean utilities for pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Their equipment is recognized for reliability and meeting stringent industry standards.
- Sterilant
- Vaprox® Hydrogen Peroxide
- Sterilization Process
- Dry,low temperature
- Operating Configuration
- Closed/open-loop
- Max Enclosure Size
- Up to 5m3
- Control System
- Ethernet or discrete I/O
- Biodecontamination Phases
- Dehumidification,Conditioning,Biodecontamination,Aeration
- Aeration Outcome
- Breaks down into water vapor and oxygen
- Cycle Time Reduction
- 40% shorter cycle time for desiccant regeneration
- Desiccant Cartridge Capacity
- 600 g Reusable
- Working Mechanism
- Dry,low temperature sterilization
- Integrated Steps
- Dehumidification,Conditioning,Biodecontamination,Aeration
- Configuration Type
- Closed- or open-loop configurations
- Operation Mode
- Standalone or integrated with control system via Ethernet
- Sterilization Agent
- Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide
- Microorganism Efficacy
- Effective against a wide variety of microorganisms
- Environmentally Friendly
- Non-toxic
- Breaks down to water vapor and Oxygen
- Cycle Time
- Averages three hours with Desiccant Dryer
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- EPA Registered
- EPA Reg. No. 58779-4
- Machine footprint
- Compact
- Control panel type
- Ethernet connectivity
- Control panel type
- Ethernet connectivity