Deep within pharmacies and other healthcare settings, compounding cleanrooms work like secret laboratories, where medications are crafted specifically for individuals. These highly-controlled environments ensure that each dose is free from dangerous particle contamination, and therefore meets the highest standards of safety. In this article, we’ll...
Have you ever considered all the invisible battles that need to be fought in order to keep medical devices safe? Given that these devices are often implanted inside people, you can see why small particles may cause malfunctions or even disease within patients. When every...
What if there was a way to pass materials between controlled environments without personnel having to enter the room and follow extensive protocols every time? These days, cleanrooms have an efficient solution, and they’re called pass-through chambers. Also known as pass-through boxes or pass-through windows,...
In the world of cleanrooms, air quality can make or break an operation, whether it's in manufacturing or scientific research. But when it comes to choosing between ULPA and HEPA filters, how can you be sure which one is right for your space? In this...
Have you ever entered a stuffy room, where your first impulse was to open a window? What you were trying to do, without realizing it, was replace the stale air with outdoor air. That heavy air you experienced? It was likely due to poor ventilation,...
From the lab to the operating room, medical cleanrooms are necessary in keeping products and procedures safe. These controlled environments limit dangerous particles that can affect patients, products, and staff. In this article, we explore the different types of medical cleanrooms, their uses, and the...
The electronics that power our smartphones, computers, and even our cars are often made in spaces cleaner than a hospital operating room. The smaller and more intricate the parts, the more sensitive they are to damage by tiny particles. According to Moore’s Law, the number...
The line between a safe and effective medication and a dangerous one is often razor-thin. To prevent crossing this line, the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) has established guidelines, such as USP 797 and USP 800. These chapters aim to improve the overall safety and handling...
Clean packaging rooms are the last line of defense in keeping products from contamination, at least until they reach consumer hands. These areas are typically less strict than the environments they were manufactured in, but still clean enough that no major issues with goods occur....
In many industries, controlled environments are important to both improving the safety and quality of products. Both white rooms and cleanrooms are types of controlled environments fit for this purpose; however, each is used under slightly different circumstances. Understanding the subtle differences between a white...