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According to a U.S. Postal
Service report delivered to Congress, "no single solution
exists to solve the problem of using the mail as a tool of
bio-terrorism. Further, no solution or even series of
solutions can totally eliminate the threat." BioDefense
believes its MailDefender® product to be the first
commercially available system that addresses this need. The
MailDefender® is highly effective, simple to operate,
affordably priced, and designed to easily integrate into your
present mail operations.
The efficacy of the MailDefender® has been independently
verified by the Stevens Institute of Technology. Based on
Stevens’ findings, the MailDefender® annihilates anthrax and
other harmful pathogens, surpassing specifications prescribed
by the U.S. Army without harming or further contaminating the
mail.
The MailDefender® system combines proven disinfection
technologies, including electromagnetic irradiation,
ultraviolet, broadband and infrared light energy sources, in
conjunction with other commercialized technologies to destroy
biological pathogens and neutralize chemical toxins. While the
specific combinations and methods are proprietary information,
the following list describes several of the disinfection
methodologies used in the MailDefender®.
- A microwave source is used to
deliver energy deep into the mail causing the water
molecules to violently vibrate, damaging pathogenic DNA.
- An intense ultraviolet source kills
surface contamination and helps maintain a sterile
environment in the decontamination chamber.
- A broadband light source is used to
produce ozone and intense white light to assist in breaking
down the pathogens.
- Infra-red energy is used to
accelerate the disinfection process.
- Constant motion ensures even
distribution of the combined energies.
- An anti-microbial solution is
atomized in the chamber at regular intervals helping to
ensure effective sanitization.
A proprietary algorithm effectively coordinates and
controls the energies throughout the cycle allowing the entire
process to be run at temperatures much lower than those
reached during irradiation, providing the key to maintaining
undamaged mail. |
