Objective

To evaluate the efficacy and the dose response of NuvaWave Instant UV handheld device in reducing the SARS-CoV-2 virus on surfaces.

Methodology

SARS-CoV-2 was dried on a chambered glass slides and introduced in a NuvaWave robotic testing unit. The programed robotic unit facilitated the exposure of pre-determined UVC radiation dose to the virus for 1, 2, 4 and 8 seconds. Post-UVC exposure, virus was recovered and titered by plaque assay in Vero E6 cells. 

Summary of Results

The NuvaWave handheld device deactivated 99.88% of SARS-CoV-2 after one second of exposure.