A Prominent BSL₃ Required A Solution With Extremely High Biodecontamination Standards

There are many methods of biodecontamination available on the market today. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages depending upon the scope of the project and desired level of bioburden reduction. In this particular case, a very high standard was set. The Customer wanted to have the entire 65,000+ ft3 facility and equipment within it biodecontaminated with a validatable process that delivered a wide range of efficacy, a high level of material compatibility, the least amount of downtime possible, and a minimum of a 6-log reduction in bioburden.

Facing this challenge, a prominent BSL3 research facility in Birmingham, AL turned to STERIS Life Sciences Biodecontamination Services to help with their biodecontamination needs.

The STERIS Life Sciences Biodecontamination Services Team worked together with the Customer’s safety, scientific, and engineering teams to put together a comprehensive biodecontamination process for the research facility and equipment within it using a combination of STERIS Life Sciences technology and products including ten VHP VICTORY-PRO Biodecontamination Units; ten VHP TS1000 Tri-Scales Sensors; Vaprox 59 Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilant; Steraffirm Process Indicators (PCC051); 6-log Geobacillus stearothermophilus biological indicators; and 24-hour biological indicator media.