ADVANCING SURGICAL SAFETY
SURGICAL AIR SYSTEM
Illuvia Sense® is a surgical air decontamination device with environmental sensing and reporting technologies for reducing risk of surgical site infection and improving overall environmental safety in perioperative environments.
- Reduces SSI risk as demonstrated in clinical studies
- Creates a safer environment through removal of volatile organic compounds, surgical smoke and bioaerosols
- Uses internal ultraviolet germicide and HEPA filtration to supplement operating room ventilation
- Non-turbulent supply of ultraclean air during surgical procedures won’t interfere with existing ventilation
- Sensing and recording of intraoperative environmental parameters: Particulate, CO2, VOC, door openings
- Wifi, Bluetooth and Ethernet compatible
- FDA registered Class II medical device
ADVANCING SURGICAL SAFETY
SURGICAL AIR SYSTEM
Illuvia Sense® is a surgical air decontamination device with environmental sensing and reporting technologies for reducing risk of surgical site infection and improving overall environmental safety in perioperative environments.
- Reduces SSI risk as demonstrated in clinical studies
- Creates a safer environment through removal of volatile organic compounds, surgical smoke and bioaerosols
- Uses internal ultraviolet germicide and HEPA filtration to supplement operating room ventilation
- Non-turbulent supply of ultraclean air during surgical procedures won’t interfere with existing ventilation
- Sensing and recording of intraoperative environmental parameters: Particulate, CO2, VOC, door openings
- Wifi, Bluetooth and Ethernet compatible
- FDA registered Class II medical device
Improve Overall
Environmental Safety
Illuvia Sense® runs continuously in operating rooms and does not interrupt existing workflows. Surgical personnel can work in confidence knowing Illuvia Sense is there, quietly working in the background, for their safety and the safety of the patient.
Illuvia Sense is ideally suited for procedures where risk of infection is highest:
- Orthopedic joint replacement
- Spinal surgery
- Implant and reconstructive procedures
- Long duration procedures (>2 hours)
- Procedures on immunocompromised patients
- Procedures on patients with significant comorbidities
Dangerous bacterial bioaerosols arise from OR staff, contacting clothing, gloves, instrumentation and implants. These bacteria are then entrained and carried back to the surgical site, causing wound contamination and surgical site infections.
Dangerous bacterial bioaerosols arise from OR staff, contacting clothing, gloves, instrumentation and implants. These bacteria are then entrained and carried back to the surgical site, causing wound contamination and surgical site infections.
Improve Overall
Environmental Safety
Illuvia Sense® runs continuously in operating rooms and does not interrupt existing workflows. Surgical personnel can work in confidence knowing Illuvia Sense is there, quietly working in the background, for their safety and the safety of the patient.
Illuvia Sense is ideally suited for procedures where risk of infection is highest:
- Orthopedic joint replacement
- Spinal surgery
- Implant and reconstructive procedures
- Long duration procedures (>2 hours)
- Procedures on immunocompromised patients
- Procedures on patients with significant comorbidities
Sometimes What You Can’t See
Poses the Greatest Risk
Even with strict hygiene and quality standards in place, operating room air can be filled with significant levels of bacteria, spores, and viruses which can be transferred from the environment to the surgical site, putting patients and hospital staff at risk.
Airborne Bacteria
Can cause surgical site infection (SSI)1
– On average 250 bacterial colonies per cubic meter of Hospital Air
Infectious Aerosols
– Shed by patients and staff and released through aerosol-generating procedures, and surgical smoke5,6
Surgical Smoke Plume
Contains carcinogens like formaldehyde3
– OR staff are exposed to smoke equivalent to approximately 30 cigarettes each day4
Volatile Organic Compounds
(VOCs) classified as hazardous by OSHA
– Comes from waste anesthetic gases (WAGS), smoke, and other sources7
SIGNIFICANT
HOSPITAL
CHALLENGES
1.7 M
hospital acquired
infections annually9
annual cost of hospital
acquired infections10
$40B
Sometimes What You Can’t See
Poses the Greatest Risk
Even with strict hygiene and quality standards in place, operating room air can be filled with significant levels of bacteria, spores, and viruses which can be transferred from the environment to the surgical site, putting patients and hospital staff at risk.
Airborne Bacteria
Can cause surgical site infection (SSI)1
– On average 250 bacterial colonies per cubic meter of Hospital Air
Infectious Aerosols
– Shed by patients and staff and released through aerosol-generating procedures, and surgical smoke5,6
Surgical Smoke Plume
Contains carcinogens like formaldehyde3
– OR staff are exposed to smoke equivalent to approximately 30 cigarettes each day4
Volatile Organic Compounds
(VOCs) classified as hazardous by OSHA
– Comes from waste anesthetic gases (WAGS), smoke, and other sources7
SIGNIFICANT
HOSPITAL
CHALLENGES
1.7 M
hospital acquired
infections annually9
annual cost of hospital
acquired infections10
$40B
Safe Care Needs
Ultraclean Air
Illuvia Sense® technology is proven to eliminate over 99.9% of airborne bacteria, viruses, and spores.8
Prefiltration: The disposable antibacterial and carbon cartridge captures larger particles ensuring optimum efficiency of the system.
Ultraviolet (UV) Technology: Illuvia Sense utilizes a unique patented UV reaction photolytic chamber to slow and trap pathogens. This results in improved pathogen elimination and room safety over HEPA filtration alone.
HEPA Filtration: The remaining inactive particles are caught in a medical grade HEPA filter, preventing them from returning to environment.
REAL-TIME
INTRAOPERATIVE
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
Illuvia Sense® is equipped with integrated sensors that track air quality metrics like particulate count, temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, door opeining count, CO2 levels, and VOCs. The integrated display allows the OR staff to monitor air quality real time, remote access allows for continuous monitoring andreporting.
Safe Care Needs
Ultraclean Air
Illuvia Sense® technology is proven to eliminate over 99.9% of airborne bacteria, viruses, and spores.8
Prefiltration: The disposable antibacterial and carbon cartridge captures larger particles ensuring optimum efficiency of the system.
Ultraviolet (UV) Technology: Illuvia Sense utilizes a unique patented UV reaction photolytic chamber to slow and trap pathogens. This results in improved pathogen elimination and room safety over HEPA filtration alone.
HEPA Filtration: The remaining inactive particles are caught in a medical grade HEPA filter, preventing them from returning to environment.
REAL-TIME
INTRAOPERATIVE
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
Illuvia Sense® is equipped with integrated sensors that track air quality metrics like particulate count, temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, door opeining count, CO2 levels, and VOCs. The integrated display allows the OR staff to monitor air quality real time, remote access allows for continuous monitoring andreporting.
Reduce the Contaminants,
Reduce the Risk
To disinfect the operating room air effectively, it’s important to remove contaminated air and replace it with ultraclean air.
Prior to using Illuvia Sense®
Standard vertical flow ventilation flows air downward to create a cleaner air zone around the surgical table. However, established studies have indicated that outer peripheral areas of the OR have significantly less airflow and higher air contamination than the central zone. This contamination arises from frequent foot traffic, door openings and activity. This outer zone can be termed a “dirty donut.”
Contamination in this area can then be transported back to the patient on hands, gowns, instruments or implants.
After using Illuvia Sense®
The Illuvia Sense® technology is designed to increase airflow and decontaminate in this outer zone. The unit outflow is nonturbulent, directed outside of the central zone.
NEARLY A DECADE OF
PEER REVIEWED DATA
Significantly reduce total
particle count by up to
73%
Reduce acute changes in
total particle count from
door openings by up to
80%
11. Curtis, G.L., MD, Faour, M., MD, Jawad, Michael, BS, Klika, MS, Barsoum, W.K., MD, Higuera, C.A., MD. Reduction of Particles in the Operating Room Using Ultraviolet Air Disinfection and Recirculation Units. The Journal of Arthroplasty (2017).
Reduce the Contaminants,
Reduce the Risk
To disinfect the operating room air effectively, it’s important to remove contaminated air and replace it with ultraclean air.
Prior to using Illuvia Sense®
Standard vertical flow ventilation flows air downward to create a cleaner air zone around the surgical table. However, established studies have indicated that outer peripheral areas of the OR have significantly less airflow and higher air contamination than the central zone. This contamination arises from frequent foot traffic, door openings and activity. This outer zone can be termed a “dirty donut.”
Contamination in this area can then be transported back to the patient on hands, gowns, instruments or implants.
After using Illuvia Sense®
The Illuvia Sense® technology is designed to increase airflow and decontaminate in this outer zone. The unit outflow is nonturbulent, directed outside of the central zone.
NEARLY A DECADE OF
PEER REVIEWED DATA
Significantly reduce total
particle count by up to
73%
Reduce acute changes in
total particle count from
door openings by up to
80%
11. Curtis, G.L., MD, Faour, M., MD, Jawad, Michael, BS, Klika, MS, Barsoum, W.K., MD, Higuera, C.A., MD. Reduction of Particles in the Operating Room Using Ultraviolet Air Disinfection and Recirculation Units. The Journal of Arthroplasty (2017).
Real World Data-driven
Healthcare Solutions
The Illuvia Sense® provides measurable data that enables perioperative teams to proactively manage the amount of airborne contamination in the operating room. Use Illuvia Sense to develop strategies for:
- Reducing risk of surgical site infections, extended length of stay, and readmission
- Increasing environmental safety for clinicians and patients
Real World Data-driven
Healthcare Solutions
The Illuvia Sense® provides measurable data that enables perioperative teams to proactively manage the amount of airborne contamination in the operating room. Use Illuvia Sense to develop strategies for:
- Reducing risk of surgical site infections, extended length of stay, and readmission
- Increasing environmental safety for clinicians and patients
Smart Hospital Environments
Create Healthcare Value
Learn more about our complete portfolio of disinfection products by contacting us today.
Smart Hospital Environments
Create Healthcare Value
Learn more about our complete portfolio of disinfection products by contacting us today.
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