Ultraviolet-C Disinfection System – Effective for Destroying Deadly Pathogens

1. Ultraviolet-C Disinfection System – Effective for Destroying Deadly Pathogens With the ongoing epidemic, infections are a major problem for hospitals and other public spaces. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in every 25 hospital patients suffers from at least one hospital-acquired infection caused by multidrug- resistant (MDR) pathogens and is drastically related to increased mortality and morbidity in the United States. Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are infections that are usually acquired after hospitalization that patients get while receiving treatment for other medical conditions. The source for these infections can be other patients, health care staff, visitors, or equipment and can happen in any health care facility. Environmental cleaning and manual sanitization can reduce transmission of these pathogens but is often insufficient. The need for technologically-advanced autonomous robots is obvious particularly in the healthcare industry, to enhance the effectiveness of disinfection. According to a study published in the American Journal of Infection Control, 97.7% of pathogens in operating rooms are eliminated by using ultraviolet (UV) Light Disinfection technology, thus reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections. The study examined the effectiveness of a mobile, automatic device, UV Light Disinfection Robot, which utilized ultraviolet-C (UV-C) to kill MDR pathogens. This device can be used for a range of disinfection applications in hospitals, including ORs, patient rooms, and other health care settings and equipment. Unlike other disinfecting tools, which incorporate chemicals can take time to inactivate pathogens and sometimes can even leave bacteria on surfaces due to human and product error. Whereas, this mobile disinfection robot reaches multiple surfaces in seconds with UV light and kills around 70-90% more bacteria as compared to manual cleaning. UV Technology vs. Pathogens

2. UV-C light is one of the types of ultraviolet rays that comes from the sun and has a wavelength of between 200 to 400 nanometers. This high energy, broad-spectrum UV light technology is very effective at killing bacteria and viruses. It is uniquely lethal to microorganisms because it destroys the molecular bonds that hold their DNA structure together. A 405 nm Violet-blue light has significant antimicrobial properties and can be used for environmental disinfection and infection control applications. The results obtained on disinfection efficacy in hospital settings have been promising, making health care facilities safer, and improving the patient experience. COVID-19 Impact on UV Disinfection Robots Market Autonomous robots are rapidly holding a market share with the use of UV disinfection technology. Earlier, there were only 4-5 manufacturers globally in the disinfection robots market, but the pandemic has created great opportunities for most manufacturers to launch innovative products. These UV robots are cost-effective as they reduce the trouble of manual cleaning and also save time. Many manufacturers in the disinfection robots market space are developing UV disinfection robots, and the market has witnessed a sharp rise in the demand for disinfection robots in the last 7-8 months. In the battle against COVID19, self-driving disinfectant robots are being widely implemented by hospitals, airports, restaurants, railway stations, office buildings, hotels, and other public places. Competitive Landscape of UV Disinfection Robots Market The increasing adoption of robotic technology for controlling infectious diseases has resulted in consolidating the disinfection robots market, with key players present across the globe, including Xenex Disinfection Services, LLC, Skytron LLC, SmartGaurdUV Disinfection Robot, Blue Ocean Robotics, Ultraviolet Devices, Inc., and others. All manufacturers in the disinfection robots market are actively working on expanding the portfolio and collaborating with various companies and institutions to gain a higher market share in the industry.

3. Conclusion UV-C disinfection system is an effective approach in killing MDR pathogens and different environmental microorganisms. The growing demand and increasing technological advancements in disinfection services are expected to boost the growth of the disinfection robots market in the coming years. Furthermore, increasing research on the latest safety technologies & development with various innovative product launches are expected to stimulate the progress of the disinfection robots market space.