NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — SteriSpace is a new piece of technology that is the first of its kind in the world, and it was made right here in Western New York. It eliminates pathogens to create healthier spaces for people.
Unlike other air systems that purify or treat air, the CEO and president of You First Services, Dr. Satish Sharma, said this piece of technology sterilizes it and eliminates 99.9999% of pathogens and 100% of viruses. He said this technology goes up to 460 degrees Fahrenheit, and it destroys any type of pathogen in the environment, whether that is bacteria, viruses, or fungi. It also meets the criteria of air sterilization.
Dr. Sharma said the installation of SteriSpace at Schoellkopf Health Center is a big step in advancing the healthcare industry's approach to air quality and infection control.
"We are definitely very proud of this technology. It's a homegrown technology. It came out of Western New York, and it would be wonderful to see this printout in the whole country. It is well poised to become the next standard of care. There is no other competing technology. The filters that we do have trap but don't kill," Dr. Sharma said.
This technology could be used in places like schools, military and government buildings, and healthcare facilities.
You First Services funded $190,000 to launch the equipment for the project. This company was established in 2013. It has since developed and launched products in the field of oral healthcare, sterilization, and infectious diseases.
The complete installation of their newest equipment at the Schoellkopf Health Center in Niagara Falls is expected to be completed in the summer.