Medi-Avant

Hand sterilisation unit

Although designed to facilitate the safe biological cleansing of hands it has become apparent that this device has a multitude of other uses which can be of benefit in the healthcare industry or wherever cross infection could be a problem.

The principle of irradiating safely through an open aperture is patented exclusive to our products.

The major design considerations are the need to be able to place the hand in the module without contaminating either the module of the hands this is essential as the unit must be keep free of micro organisms at all times.

The control of the UV light is what sets this product apart from any other devices of this kind. Despite having a completely open front there is no UV light spillage through the aperture, the light is closely controlled by means of special baffles which absorb the light before it can escape.

The user merely places the gloved hands into the aperture and the UV lamps are automatically lit for as period which can be set from 1 to 3 seconds this will provide a sufficient UV dose to de-activate almost all of the micro organisms present.

The UV light is particularly concentrated in the area of the finger tips and nails.
The UV light is abruptly cut off at the cuff line so that a person wearing gloves will receive no direct UV to the exposed skin.

Other uses identified for this product is the biological cleansing of Bibles, TV remote control, hospital notes, small instruments doctors ties etc.

The consistent use of the module we bring major benefits as well as obviating the need to use alcohol jells in such large quantities.