Decontamination Lock for Biomedical Research

Steelco Decontamination Lock provides a comprehensive, validated solution for the decontamination of heat-sensitive equipment such as electronic devices to be introduced into a facility. Available as single door or double door pass-through versions, both in a full glass or stainless steel door version with glass window, the access doors are equipped with integral inflatable gaskets in order to grant the tightness of the chamber in SPF barrier facilities as well as during the decontamination cycles.

To perform a decontamination cycle, the unit can be provided with an onboard hydrogen peroxide vapor generator or can be connected to an external generator. The external generator can be of different vendors and users are free to choose the most appropriate process for their particular needs. As an alternative to the H₂O₂, Steelco Decontamination Lock can be connected to a chlorine dioxide generator.

The hydrogen peroxide H₂O₂ used to decontaminate the surfaces is distributed in the chamber in the form of vapor. The biocide present in the vapor phase has a homogeneous diffusion even in the most hidden interstices thanks to a dedicated ventilation system. This principle of vaporization/condensation has the advantage of concentrating the H₂O₂ in contact with the load’s surface granting great coverage and efficiency. Following this low-temperature treatment, the decontamination reaches the sterility assurance level (SAL) values equal to 10−6.

To assure full control of the process, the device is controlled by a PLC digital controller with a user-friendly color touch screen HMI.