PureBright Sterlization Technology Designed Into Barrier Isolation Systems
Maxwell Technologies Inc.'s PureBright sterilization technology has been designed into the barrier isolation systems of la Calhene, a leading French manufacturer and supplier of such systems to the medical and pharmaceutical industry. This design-in win follows a period of joint development between Maxwell's PurePulse subsidiary and la Calhene to develop and integrate PureBright pulsed light sterilization technology with barrier isolation systems.
The integration of these two technologies will provide customers in this market the ability to quickly and cost-effectively sterilize product while transferring it from a non-sterile area into a sterile environment. With the use of PureBright technology, the sterilization process is reduced to a matter of seconds, compared to existing processes that may take 30 minutes or more.
"The addition of la Calhene to the list of our international customer base is an outstanding development with respect to our globalization plans," said Tom Horgan, interim CEO of Maxwell. "It is a strong validation of our technology that large and respected players are entering into long-term strategic relationships with PurePulse."
"Alignment with PurePulse Technologies is another example of our commitment to identify new and innovative technologies within the field of sterilization science," said J.P. Brossard, vice president for R&D of la Calhene. "PureBright's clinical performance and rapid speed suggests promising customer benefits for barrier isolation applications."
PureBright technology utilizes proprietary pulsed, broad spectrum light rather than heat, chemical or ionizing radiation to achieve a unique combination of efficacy, speed and safety. "We believe these attributes will have a revolutionary effect on the manufacture of many medical, pharmaceutical and high-performance microelectronic products in the future," noted Ted Toch, president of PurePulse Technologies. Independent laboratory tests have confirmed PureBright's high effectiveness in inactivating microorganisms such as vegetative bacteria, yeasts, molds, bacterial spores and viruses.
La Calhene is a global leader in isolation technology. Originally specialists in nuclear containment, la Calhene introduced this new technique of "full barrier" into the pharmaceutical industry in the mid-1980s. Currently, the full-barrier technology is recognized as the only way to protect both products and people. Market shares for la Calhene in the industry vary from 25% to 50% depending on the application.
Maxwell Technologies is a leader in pulsed power technologies, providing pulsed power-based systems and components for a wide range of commercial applications and research and development for both commercial customers and the U.S. government. The company's advanced technology solutions address diverse markets such as utilities, telecommunications, medical equipment and products, water purification, food processing and packaging and transportation.