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Section 8: Frequently asked questions
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions, however feel free to
contact Inivos with any further questions you may have.
What are the storage requirements?
It is recommended that the ProXcide™
and ProXcin™ have a dedicated storage
location to prevent interference. See
Section 2.3 for more information.
What is an ‘error’ on the ProXcide™?
The ProXcide™ system self-calibrates and
performs pre-determined self-check tests.
Should any of these report results outside
of the expected range, the ProXcide™
will proceed to ‘error’ stage. The error
message will be shown on the LCD
screen (F) of the process monitor. If an
error occurs please contact Inivos for a
resolution.
Will the entire ward need to be
evacuated if the ProXcide™ is running in
a side room or bay area?
It is not normally necessary to do this.
However the area for treatment must be
sealed and entry prohibited. Should any
vapour escape, the stop button on the
process monitor should be pressed to end
the cycle and allow the ProXcide™ to move
on to the deactivation stage.
Will I need to wear PPE when working
around the ProXcide™ system?
PPE is only required when handling the
ProXcide™ cartridge to refill the ProXcide™
unit. During normal manoeuvering of
the system, set up and dismantling, you
should wear appropriate PPE for the task
in accordance with any internal protocols.
Will I need to inform the Fire Brigade of
every ProXcide™ cycle?
No. You will have to isolate and cover the
fire alarm system (e.g. using CapKit), and
you must follow an agreed protocol with
the Fire Oicer in the organisation. It is
important to inform senior sta (e.g. Ward
Sister) in the area when a ProXcide™ cycle
starts and finishes.
What is the typical process time, from
initial set-up to room ‘available for use’
again?
1. 6 bedded bay: 2 hours 30 mins
2. 4 bedded bay: 2 hours 15 mins
3. Single-room with en-suite: 2 hours
4. Single-room without en-suite: 1 hour 55
mins
The ProXcide™ adjusts every
decontamination process to the specific
environment, monitoring and adjusting for
temperature, humidity and absorbency
as well as the volume of the room in
order to ensure the same successful
decontamination is achieved every time.
Therefore, timings are approximate and
may slightly vary. The timings stated are
for a complete decontamination cycle,
including the injection phase, ‘dwell’
phase, and deactivation phase.
Does the system deactivate the
hydrogen peroxide at the end of the
process?
The ProXcide™ has a fully-integrated
deactivation unit that very quickly
deactivates hydrogen peroxide in the
treatment space at the end of the
decontamination process. This gives
repeatability and control over the process,
rather than relying on environmental
conditions for the hydrogen peroxide
to dissipate, and significantly reduces
the time-frame of the decontamination
process. The deactivation unit comprises
a highly-eicient air-circulation system
that circulates 30,000m3 per hour through
a catalyst, which very quickly reduces the
concentration of atmospheric hydrogen
peroxide.
Are there any built in safety features?
In addition to remote activation and
monitoring, the ProXcide™ incorporates
four motion detectors positioned on the
unit, with a 360° ‘view’ of the treatment
space. These are designed to detect
the movement of heat, i.e. people, in the
room. During the decontamination set
up phase, if the motion sensors detect
anybody in the room, the system will not
allow the process to be started, protecting
Operators and personnel in the area from
any potential for accidental exposure to
the hydrogen peroxide vapour.
Is the process and chemicals used
compatible with equipment, materials
and finishes commonly used in the
hospital environment?
Inivos have carried out HALT (Highly
Accelerated Life-cycle Testing) on a
wide range of hospital fixtures, fittings,
building fabric and equipment are not
aware of any compatibility issues from
the decontamination process. Two main
factors from Inivos technology contribute
to a compatible decontamination process:
1. Low-concentration hydrogen peroxide
(<7.5%) means that the ProXcide™
system is both eective and eicient
in decontaminating environments
compared to other cleaning agents.
2. The ProXcide™ monitors ambient
humidity in real-time throughout the
decontamination process, ensuring
that the process never causes a
heavy condensation during the
decontamination process. With no
wetting of surfaces, the system is
compatible with patient equipment
and materials used in the healthcare
environment.
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