Vaporized hydrogen peroxide decontamination chamber
In GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environments, maintaining sterility when transferring aseptic materials like vial stopper bags and syringes between classified areas is crucial. Traditional cleaning methods often fail to achieve the required level of decontamination, leading to potential contamination risks.
Achieve 6-log reduction with vaporized hydrogen peroxide
The VHP DC-A Decontamination Chamber Atmospheric by Steris Finn-Aqua utilizes vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) for effective contamination control during aseptic material transfer. The chamber operates through three distinct phases: Pre-Conditioning, VHP Decontamination, and Post-Conditioning. The Pre-Conditioning phase dehumidifies the chamber air and lowers particulate levels on the load. The VHP Decontamination phase ensures a 6-log reduction of bio-burden using Steris’s non-condensing VHP process. Finally, the Post-Conditioning phase uses a catalyzer to break down VHP gas into water and oxygen, ensuring safe levels for opening the chamber. Controlled by a Siemens PLC and HMI system, the chamber features configurable parameters for various loads and boasts quick cycle times, low hydrogen peroxide consumption, and GMP compliance certified by TÜV SÜD Germany.
Benefits
- Reliable 6-log bio-burden reduction
- Short cycle times with consistent decontamination
- Independent system easy to install and validate
- Low consumption of hydrogen peroxide
- Ensures operator safety