Infection control specialist DDC Dolphin has launched a new mobile air purifier to help tackle the coronavirus crisis.
The industrial-strength UVMATIC Plus purifier uses ultraviolet light and ozone to kill viruses, bacteria, fungus and mould.
DDC Dolphin claimed the device is more effective and cheaper than using chemicals by using two powerful UV lights that penetrate the walls of micro-organisms and shatter their DNA, thus making it impossible for them to reproduce.
“Using UV and ozone technology provides a natural solution to the problem of drug- and chemical-resistant micro-organisms,” said marketing director Zoe Allen.
“This powerful but eco-friendly technology doesn’t merely filter out micro-organisms – it destroys them,” she added.
DDC Dolphin said the UVMATIC Plus has been designed to be moved easily from room to room while being strong and robust; light and easy to carry, thanks to an ergonomic strap; simple to use by on-site staff – no need to bring in specialist external operators; and is suitable for a wide range of locations including hospitals, care homes, clinics, schools, hotels and restaurants.
Operators simply place UVMATIC Plus in a room and switch on the timer. The unit draws in polluted air then treats it using UV light and photocatalytic oxidation.
The device creates photoplasma, which eliminates bacteria, viruses and other micro-organisms; ozone, which disinfects the air; and negative ions, which increase the efficiency of the process, removing airborne impurities and dust.
Air purification units are the latest in DDC Dolphin’s range of infection control solutions for hospitals, care homes and other infection-critical environments.
The Dorset-based company manufactures and supplies equipment including medical pulp macerators, bedpan washer disinfectors, incontinence product macerators, air purifiers, medical pulp consumables and maceratable/flushable wipes.
The Poole company has just supplied 16 machines to Cardiff’s NHS Nightingale Hospital for Covid-19 patients. The critical care temporary field hospital at the city’s Principality Stadium can accommodate up to 2,000 patients.
For more information contact Zoe Allen on 01202 731555 or info@ddcdolphin.com, or visit www.ddcdolphin.com
