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Pradeep Kumar

01/06/21 09:20 AM IST

Vajra Kavach

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  • A product aptly named Vajra Kavach removes the scourge of viral particles from equipment used by our Corona warriors.
Highlights
  • The disinfection system, developed by Mumbai-based startup Indra Water, removes any possible traces of the disease-causing SARS-Cov-2 virus from Personal Protective Equipment, N95 masks, coats, gloves and gowns.
  • It thus enables reuse of PPEs and other materials used by healthcare workers.
  • It thus protects not only them, but our environment too, by helping reduce biomedical waste generation. 
  • It is also making personal protective equipment more available, affordable, and accessible.
  • Vajra Kavach’s UV disinfection of PPE is elegant, user friendly and convenient.
  • The system is adequate for our 25-bed Covid Care Center.
  • System is able to achieve a 1,00,000-fold reduction in the number of microorganisms; in scientific terms, tests showed (99.999%) reduction of viruses and bacteria.
  • The system employs a multistage disinfection process consisting of advanced oxidation, corona discharge and UV-C light spectrum to inactivate the viruses, bacteria, and other microbial strains present on the PPE, achieving more than 99.999% efficiency.
Source: PIB

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