Common Questions

Some Common Questions

Below are some of the more common questions about the AeroClave Process

Who is AeroClave?

AeroClave, LLC is a privately held company based in Winter Park, Florida and was founded in 2003 by Ronald D.
Brown, MD. Dr Brown is a career emergency physician and EMS Medical Director with over 40 years of clinical
experience. Spurred on by the global SARS crisis in 2002, Dr. Brown founded AeroClave with the goal of developing
safe and cost-effective technologies to prevent the global spread of infectious disease on aircraft and other public
conveyances.

AeroClave is the world’s foremost producer of large-scale decontamination equipment. We have
developed a robust family of products that provide high level disinfection and sterilization for police, fire/EMS,
hospitals, schools, athletic, and life-science, and military facilities and vehicles.

In addition, AeroClave has developed,
in cooperation with the United States Department of Defense and the FAA, the world’s only validated whole-aircraft
sterilization system. AeroClave holds numerous patents for its ambulance, aircraft, and building decontamination
equipment and processes.

Is the AeroClave process safe around people?

AeroClave recommends Vital Oxide®, an EPA-registered hospital disinfectant that has a broad-spectrum
antimicrobial efficacy against a wide variety of common bacteria, viruses, spores, molds and mildews. It has also
been proven effective against COVID-19, MRSA, HIV-1, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Ebola, MERS, CRE, E. coli,
Norovirus, H1N1, Legionella pneumophilia, Salmonella, Listeria, mold, mildew and more. Vital Oxide EPA Label
Vital Oxide® has the highest possible OSHA safety profile. Vital Oxide MSDS.

Is the AeroClave process safe around equipment and electronics?

AeroClave systems are dynamic and capable of fogging many disinfectants. Unlike many Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2)
based products, bleach, and common household and industrial cleaners, Vital Oxide® is rated non-corrosive by EPA
and is much less likely to cause surface oxidation on sensitive surfaces and equipment Vital Oxide MSDS. The
AeroClave process is designed to fog an efficacious dose of Vital Oxide® without excessive deposition and waste of
solution. When properly used, little to no solution should be apparent on treated surfaces. We encourage clients to
leave or even add electronics to the treated space because computers, keyboards, defibrillators, radios, etc. are all
high-frequency touch points that would benefit from decontamination.

Why is AeroClave better than traditional spray and wipe decon?

We believe that virtually any automated/mechanical decontamination process is superior to traditional spray and wipe
techniques. The reasons are simple: AeroClave fogging removes the human error that is inherent with spray and
wipe. AeroClave fogging, whether through the RDS3110 directly or through our patented ADP ambulance ports,
creates fog droplets ranging between 6 and 20 microns. These droplets deposit throughout the space, including
nooks and crannies and underneath stretchers, etc. Spray and wipe techniques are only as good as the person
conducting the process including their training and motivation. Fogging is also superior to many UV processes which
are limited to “line-of-sight” surfaces.

How are AeroClave systems commonly used?

Unique multi-mode settings enable AeroClave systems to deploy in virtually any setting. Our systems are used daily
to decontaminate facilities including hospital patient rooms, emergency departments, classrooms, fire stations,
offices, cafeterias, and more. Also, our systems and patented technology are designed to decontaminate vehicles
such as ambulances, fire engines, patrol cars, SWAT vehicles, private and commercial aircraft, and more.

What training and maintenance is necessary to properly use AeroClave systems?

AeroClave systems are very simple to use. Typically, the provided user guides and training manuals are sufficient for
training. AeroClave staff is always available to assist customers with any questions. The only recommended
maintenance is running distilled water through each head once every 30 days.

Why should I use an AeroClave port system on my vehicles?

The patented AeroClave port systems offer many advantages including enabling your team to decontaminate from
the exterior of the vehicle and not exposing them to pathogens within.

What are some general usage guidelines for me to be aware of?

1) Never attempt to close the RDS3110 lid with the reservoir installed;
2) Make sure there are no obstructions affecting the plume generated by the system or port nozzle;
3) If your port fluid plume looks inefficient, confirm that the installer connected the hoses correctly. If they did not,
simply reverse the hoses for optimal performance;
4) Do not combine UV light with chemical decontamination. UV light may alter the chemical composition of the
disinfectant and lead to less-than optimal outcomes.

Want to know more?

Download our brochure outlining the entire AeroClave Process from the link below.

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