Solutions by department
IVF laboratory air quality: VOC and particle control
Chemical filtration to remove VOCs, HEPA or HEPA-MD® units for particle and microbial control, and UVC for procedure rooms when empty.
Healthcare challenge
The challenge in IVF & ICSI laboratories
Embryos are highly sensitive to their environment. Particles, microorganisms and volatile organic compounds from cleaning products, plastics and building materials can all affect the laboratory.
Risks and operational considerations
- VOCs and chemical vapours that HEPA filters do not remove
- Airborne particles and microorganisms
- Contamination in procedure and transfer rooms
- Small items moving between lab and clinic
Recommended Capnova solution
A layered approach, not a single device
Chemical filtration to remove VOCs, HEPA or HEPA-MD® units for particle and microbial control, and UVC for procedure rooms when empty.
Relevant products and technologies
Each technology covers a different route: air, surfaces or shared equipment. The final mix is confirmed after a site assessment.
Read: Clean air for high-risk patients: HEPA, cold plasma and protected environments →Implementation approach
How we deliver it
- 1
Assess
Air-quality review with the laboratory director
- 2
Plan
Unit sizing to room volume and existing HVAC
- 3
Implement
Placement that respects lab workflow
- 4
Train
Maintenance schedule for filters and carbon
Plan protection for this department
We review the space, the workflow and your current controls, then recommend a combination and a plan.
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