Features Steris Bioquell

Data logging/Ethernet Connectivity Standard (Battery back-up Add-On

protects Allen-Bradley
System Data for a minimum
of two years, while Siemens
System retains data via Flash
Memory) USB point, data can
be retrieved from USB
Cycle reprint after completion Standard Not Available
Audit trail capability Add-on software package PLC software is proprietary
with A/B, std. with Siemens
Ink-on-paper impact printer Standard Not Available (only thermal
paper)
Re-print capability Last performed Cycle None
Capable of operating as a Standard Standard
standalone unit or integrated with
another control system via
Ethernet, Profinet, and/or discrete
I/O
Operator, Supervisor, and Service Standard standard
user levels with password
protection
H2O2 supply 950mL 500ml, 1000ml and 5 litre
Humidity control 10-30% (control humidity per Does not control humidity
setpoint)
H2O2 Injection Rate 1-12gm/min 1.5-8 gm/min
H2O2 Sensor Standard Add-On
Pi-Connectivity/SCADA Standard Add-on
GAMP compliant Standard Not known

Criteria Steris VHP Process BioQuell VHP Process

Sterilization process Dry Wet (condensation)
Repeatable process, easily Yes No, larger fluctuations in H2O2
validated concentration due to
condensation
Reach low humidity levels Yes No
Control of H2O2 concentration Yes Yes, harder to control compared
to dry process
Typical use concentrations 0.1-2 mg/l Unknown, variable
Aeration time Short (3hrs for the entire cycle) Very long (current 10 hrs.)
Condensation No condensation, dry gas May get condensed on HEPA
filter, causing lower
concentration
Cost Comparison:
BioQuell
Bioquell L-4 Opti bio-decontamination
system $57524
Packing and Delivery $1500
Required Accessories $845+$2150
Portasens C16 sensitive handheld hydrogen
peroxide vapor detector $3510
Bioquell L-4 Package-4 $22750
Total $ 88279
Steris
Steris VHP 1000ED Biodecontamination
System $ 83900
Start-up - VHP 1000ED Generator $1620
IQ/OQ - VHP 1000ED Generator (Part 1 -
Document) $9410
IQ/OQ - VHP 1000ED Generator (Part 2 -
Execution) $6300
SHIPPING & HANDLING $720
Total $ 101950 (CD/PQ not included)