Table 1 UVGI devices comparison
Large units for patient room disinfection | Small units for bathrooms and other confined spaces | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Name (manufacturer) | Tru-D (Tru-D SmartUVC, Memphis, TN) | Enlight (Clorox Healthcare - Optimum UV, Oakland, CA) | EDU 435 (Lumalier, Memphis, TN) | Turbo-UV (MRSA-UV, Palm Springs, FL) |
Workflow and control | • One room, one device placement • On-board sensor system calculates cycle time based on reflected UVC dose • “Bacteria” and “Spore” cycles • Cycle time can vary greatly • Remote control • Cloud-based use data log | • One room, multiple device placement • Cycle time, number of placements and positions determined by user • Test cards available to help with the process • Sensor system used to detect intrusion in the room while device in use • Control panel on device • App-based remote • Cloud-based use data log | • Delay start function • Timer | • Remote control • Timer |
Available literature | Most studied UVGI system | A few available studies | No studies available | No studies available |
Price point (approximate, USD) | $90,000 | $45,000 | $4000 | $600 |