Allergy, ENT, and immunology practices must follow USP 797 when mixing patient-specific allergen extracts for subcutaneous immunotherapy (ACAAI 2023). Section 21 of USP 797 outlines the requirements for compounding allergen extracts to minimize the risk of contamination and ensure the patient’s overall health is protected. USP 797 requirements apply to mixing allergen extracts for… Learn More
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USP 797 Guidelines for IV Bag Preparation
USP 797 defines proper sterile compounding procedures for compounded sterile preparations (CSPs) including injections, infusions, and IV bags. All applicable facilities must follow USP 797 guidelines to help preserve medication quality. USP 797 sterile compounding rules apply to “hospitals, other healthcare facilities, patient treatment sites, infusion facilities, pharmacies, and physicians/veterinarians practice sites” (USP 2022). Infusion… Learn More
Engineering Controls to Reduce Exposure to Newly EPA-Banned Solvents TCE & PCE
Recently, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the ban and phase-out plan for solvents trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE). These restrictions are completed under amendments to the 2016 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The EPA’s press release details TCE and PCE risk management rules including the plans to ban both solvents, exempt industries, and… Learn More
Best Practices for Spiking IV Bags
To protect the safety of the patient, infusion clinics and other healthcare facilities should always spike IV bags in an ISO Class 5 clean room environment. Following best practices for spiking IV bags for immediate use helps prevent external contamination and protect medication quality. What is spiking an IV bag? Spiking an intravenous (IV) bag… Learn More
Proper IV Bag and Medication Preparation Can Help Save Lives
Utilizing an ISO Class 5 Cleanroom for IV bags and medication preparation aids in preventing medication contamination and can help protect patient safety. In the Dominican Republic, the Dominican Foundation for Mothers and Infants has installed three 40” IV Hoods or Portable Clean Rooms in the NICU of three different hospitals to improve their IV… Learn More
Improving Indoor Air Quality in Food Processing Facilities
In the food processing industry, monitoring indoor air quality (IAQ) plays a vital role in helping to prevent food contamination and preserving employee health. Poor indoor air quality in food processing or production facilities can lead to foodborne illnesses for consumers and occupational asthma for workers. Food processing facilities can benefit from improving indoor… Learn More
Portable Clean Rooms – Generation II – New Line from Sentry Air
Introducing Portable Clean Rooms – Generation II (PCR2). This system features an updated design that provides the operator with easy fan control, improved airflow, and efficiency. This line also offers larger sizes with the same dependability. Portable Clean Rooms – Generation II Updated Features Clean and Sleek Look The Portable Clean Room Generation II offers… Learn More
Using Filtration to Help Address Common Exhaust Hood Issues – Exhaust Filter Box
Using Exhaust Hoods or Ducted Fume Hoods can lead to a variety of issues that affect the operation and safety of the fume hood. Below are a few common issues or concerns experienced with Exhaust Hoods. • Ductwork particulate build-up resulting in downtime and costly maintenance procedures (Haugen, 2018) • Safety concerns associated with ductwork… Learn More
Germ Killer UV Air Purifier – Powerful UV Air Cleaner to Help Reduce Disease Transmission
During the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, our product development team saw a need for an ambient air cleaner that used UV light to help prevent disease transmission. After extensive product and market research, we concluded that the UV air purifiers on the market had issues with UV light leaks and lacked safety features… Learn More
Help Prevent PCR Contamination with Laminar Flow Hoods
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) requires strict laboratory protocol and procedures to prevent contamination and ensure accurate results (Rhea-McManus, 2022). PCR has revolutionized molecular biology and gene studies but recently became widely known for pathogen tests such as COVID-19 (Rhea-McManus, 2022). Laboratories should utilize Laminar Flow Hoods or Portable Clean Rooms for preparation and other sensitive… Learn More

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