Using Shoe Covers to Comply with USP800 Using shoe covers in a way that complies with USP800 is a small, but vital, detail in controlling microbial contamination in your critical environment. Proper use of shoe covers also protects cleanroom workers and others outside the cleanroom when hazardous drugs (HDs) are handled. USP800 specifically addresses the […]
How a Cleanroom Microfiber Wiper Works
Cleanroom Microfiber Wipers Cleanroom microfiber wiper products have been around for a while, but most people do not realize just how revolutionary and useful this technology is. As with household cleaning, many people still do it the way they always have. And, while it may follow “standard operating procedure”, the benefits of cleanroom microfiber wipes […]
Compare Cleanroom Wipe Materials
Selecting Cleanroom Wipes Selecting cleanroom wipes to use in your controlled environment is one of the most important decisions made for controlling contamination. They are vital not only in removing contamination but also in preventing it. Stricter cleanrooms must utilize low-linting or lint-free wipes. Per USP <797> “Pharmaceutical Compounding: Sterile Preparations” 2008, US Pharmacopoeia, Rockville, […]
USP <797> Compliance Overview
Our website offers useful information for getting and staying USP <797> compliant. See USP <797> revisions for November 2023. This guide serves as an overview of these resources. Our trained cleanroom consultants can assist you with questions about your specific protocols, especially if you are facing issues with contamination or product incompatibility. Just ask! USP […]
History of Cleanroom Clothing
The History of Cleanroom Clothing The history of cleanroom clothing has seen many technological changes over the decades. Early cleanroom concepts of controlling contamination can be traced as far back as the American Civil War, when front-line surgeons noted the environmental risks of surgery in the field. During the 19th century, hospital operating rooms were […]
Cleanroom Apparel Differs from Healthcare & Industrial PPE
Understanding PPE for Cleanrooms, Healthcare, and Industrial Applications Each application within a cleanroom, healthcare facility, or industrial process is unique, with varying requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE), including specialized apparel. Sometimes apparel is designed to protect the worker, sometimes the environment, and sometimes the products being created from contamination. Below are some general insights […]
Evacuation Assistance Equipment for the Mobility Impaired
Evacuation Equipment for the Disabled & Elderly Evacuation chairs, med sleds, and other devices for the mobility-impaired are essential for the safety of all building occupants. Multi-level building owners and managers have both a legal and moral responsibility to purchase and install evacuation equipment, educate tenants, and provide comprehensive emergency plans. Most facilities have some […]
Donning and Doffing Cleanroom Apparel Effectively
Proper Cleanroom Attire Correct cleanroom attire is vital for contamination control, but it is only effective if donned and doffed properly. Specific gowning procedures within your overall cleanroom SOPs may differ between critical environments, but basic steps apply to all. Proper donning and doffing prevents contamination of both manufactured products and the worker. Improper methods […]
Sterilizing with Hydrogen Peroxide in Cleanrooms
Hydrogen Peroxide for Cleanroom Surface Sterilization Hydrogen peroxide is an excellent sterilizing solution to include in your cleanroom’s standard operating procedures for cleaning. Sterile controlled environments must rigidly adhere to cleaning and disinfecting regimens, and most include hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide disinfection is effective against a wide variety of micro-organisms and is cost-effective. It is […]
History of Cleanrooms Across Industries
When many people, especially outside the cleanroom industry, think of cleanrooms, they envision scientists garbed head-to-toe in white with microscopes sitting atop stainless steel tables with sparse else in the room. And, those types of cleanrooms do exist, but the diversity of cleanrooms has exploded since its invention in 1960. It is hard to believe […]
Selecting Stainless Steel for Your Sterile Cleanroom
Before we delve into what stainless steel to use in your cleanroom and why, we want to give some basics about what stainless steel is which will help you better understand why the grade of stainless steel matters when choosing cleanroom equipment. What is Stainless Steel? Steel is iron combined with carbon. It is stronger […]
Using a Laminar Flow Hood/Cabinet in Compounding Pharmacy
Use of the laminar flow hood in your compounding pharmacy is a necessity to protect your products and the patients that use them. We offer tips on its use including how we can help you procure all the right cleaning products and PPE apparel needed to property use the hood. The enclosed workstation creates a […]
