FAQ

Silver is a well-documented antimicrobial, that has been shown to kill bacteria, fungi and certain viruses. It is the positively charged silver ions (Ag+) that possess the antimicrobial effect. Silver ions target microorganisms through several different modes of action.

In healthcare applications where medical lighting, examination lighting, minor procedure lighting, minor surgical lighting and surgical lighting are critical in the transmission of pathogens by human hands. Being a high touch surface, medical lighting products require an extra-ordinary level of protection to try mitigate accidental contamination. 

Brandon Medical Coolview, Astralite, Astramax and Quasar products incorporate the anti-microbial substance into the light head during manufacturing. This inhibits the growth of and proliferation of microbes and bacteria, whilst the silver ions destabilise the cell membrane.

This prevents the bacteria from multiplying. Tests have shown that 99% of bacteria and germs are destroyed using the Sanitized® and Biomaster® active substance.