Competitive Advantage Analysis - SteraMist vs UV Systems

SteraMist® iHP™

• SteraMist® BIT™ is a registered for use as a Healthcare-Hospital Disinfectant (EPA Reg. No. 90150-2). 
• Performance claims are validated and specified in the labeling from the EPA. 
• SteraMist® BIT™ is EPA registered as effective against C. difficile spores. List K. 
• 6-log and greater kill of bacteria, bacteria spores, fungus spores, and viruses.
• 5-second application time and 7-minute contact time.
• Reaches surfaces that regular disinfectants and UV cannot reach.
• SteraMist® Surface Unit requires no room preconditioning after removal of visible soil.

Cost Effective

• 10-15 rooms per gallon
• Cost per gallon: Less than $160

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Ultraviolet (UV) Systems

• UV-C systems are not EPA registered for efficacy and relative log kill effectiveness is not validated by EPA.
• EPA has not established device testing or efficacy standards for UV lights. 
• UV is not EPA or FDA approved as a sporicidal product/Process for room treatment. 
• UV shows 3-4 log kill and some 5 log kill at distances of approximately 3 feet. 
• Efficacy function of intensity, exposure time, lamp placement, and air movement patterns. 
• High-touch efficacy based on line-of­ sight and is compromised by shadowed surfaces. 
• Must perform routine cleaning and disinfection prior to using UV.

High Total System Cost

• Capital Equipment ($60k-$110k)
• Consumables
• Annual PM cost
• Software updates
• Replace bulbs

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