Sterilux Steribox and Control Station

The Control Station generates ultraviolet light (UV), which creates the sterilizing agent (ozone) from the oxygen present in the air. Software is included to execute the complete sterilization process. The SteriBox ensures the sterile barrier. This system needs 10 minutes of electricity/cycle or can be battery-powered for up to 100 cycles. Experts emphasize that a reliable source of power or electrical storage and/or backup power is required. 5 mL of drinkable or non-drinkable water is needed per cycle. This video explains the basic product function.

Control station design specifications: Dimensions: 40 cm x 30 cm x 45 cm 15.7 in x 11.8 in x 17.7 in Weight: 10 Kg, 22 lb Power: 100 W Voltage: 110 / 230 V Frequency: 50/60 Hz Battery life: 100 cycles Shelf life in number of cycle: 20,000 Capacity: 10 cycles per hour Wavelengths: 185 nm and 254 nm

SteriBox design specifications: Dimensions: 62 cm x 30 cm x 17 cm 24.4 in x 11.8 in x 6.7 in Bigger and Smaller boxes will also be made. Weight: 0.5 Kg, 1.10 lb Material: HDPE Capacity: 30 liters, 7.9 US gal lqd Storage maximal period: 3 months

Provided by the manufacturer.

Control Station : 10,000 sterilization cycles or 5 years. SteriBox : 1,000 cycles or 3 years.^{Interview with designer, July 2016}

The SteriLux team tested the effectiveness of using ozone as a sterilizing agent for metal and non-metal medical equipment. Ozone levels ranging from 100 – 1 000 ppm (0.2-2 g/Nm³) were generated and several variables were studied. Survivor curves for the sterilization process were created. The study demonstrated the feasibility of using ozone to sterilize medical devices at room temperature.

Surgical equipment that is improperly sterilized may cause infection and other medical complications. The Sterilux website describes that no toxic components are created by the system because the product uses ambient air to temporarily induce ozone, but the gas is then destroyed and the air returns to its initial composition at the end of the sterilization cycle.