Who We Are

We are Certolux , which means we are certified to perform in the most demanding surgical suites. The technical solutions of Certolux come from a team of engineers and technicians, each with decades of experience in healthcare lighting.

Why 365nm UVA?

The Need Going in for surgery can understandably cause anxiety. In January, the CDC reported that "Surgical site infection (SSI) is the most costly type of hospital acquired infection that cost US hospitals an estimated annual cost of $3.3 billion, and extends hospital length of stay by 9.7 days, with cost of hospitalization increased by more than $20,000 per admission" . SSIs remain a substantial cause of morbidity, prolonged hospitalization, and death. It is reported, SSI accounts for 20% of all hospital acquired infections. Cleaning is episodic in nature. The surfaces of a surgical suite endure heavy use and frequent cleaning. The human element clean, then use, and clean again over and over. Also, with so many surfaces to clean, some get forgotten or overlooked. Even conciencious workers can miss a surface. Wouldn't it be better if a continuous disinfection system was available that did not interfere with work, was always thorough, and never overlooked a spot? However, cleaning is not continuous; clean, then use and clean again, over and over. The Solution: MSU-DFX The introduction of 365nm UVA LEDs allows us to create this special narrow-spectrum light and carefully (and safely) control its output to kill microscopic bacteria. The location of 365nm is near the visible spectrum and allows for cleaner spaces without the level of hazard found at shorter wavelengths. This remarkable technology is brought to you by Leviton, the people who have powered lighting for the past 116 years.