Press Releases from VIGILAIR Systems, Inc. (2 total)

January 30, 2009 - The gene therapy research community is turning to a novel technology to keep their lab free from contamination. Gene therapy research labs require extremely high standards for cleanliness. Traditionally researchers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) relied on manual surface cleaning using caustic chemicals to meet those standards. Managers at the Gene Transfer and Somatic Cell Engineering Facility were looking for an alternative…

Independent testing of VIGILAIR Systems’ new UVGI packaging disinfection tunnel demonstrates a 7 log inactivation of key microorganisms. 7 log inactivation was achieved on the following pathogens: Enterobacter sakazakii Enterobacter cloacae Salmonella typhimurium Listeria monocytogenes The above microorganisms were used because they are particularly problematic for Nutraceutical and Pharmaceutical manufacturers. VIGILAIR® tunnels combine Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI), ionization, reflective materials and advanced control electronics to provide a predictable inactivation rate on target organisms. Testing…