N95 mask protection
UV light decontamination
CS Medical announced the distribution agreement with AirClean Systems to offer the UV Light Box for the decontamination of N95 respirators. The UV Light Box is available in two widths and provides the decontamination of N95 respirators in a total cycle time of 60 minutes, 30 minutes per side. Shortwave UV light has been used for years to decontaminate surfaces.
Antimicrobial handwash disinfection
Molecular COVID-19 testing
Rheonix Inc. announced that it has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Rheonix COVID-19TM MDx Assay test. The test enables detection of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, directly from respiratory samples. It operates on the fully automated Rheonix Encompass MDx workstation, is ideal for use in low to medium-throughput laboratories and enables same-day results for healthcare facilities. Rheonix has begun shipment of the workstation and test kits to high-need hospital laboratories. The test has not been FDA cleared or approved. It has been authorized for use by authorized laboratories.