Technical Information

The following technical reports are available to support the use and validation of our products. To request a copy of a technical report please go to the contact us page.

TR0401R Klerkit NRS Transwab Sterile Transport Swab Validation Data

This report has been carried out to validate the swab's holding solution's ability to maintain a variety of common microorganisms for up to 48 hours.

TR0402R Comparative penetration tests on hypodermic needles

Investigation into the influence of several parameters (point length orientation, needle siliconage, point length quality, needles diameter) on the maximum penetration force required for hypodermic needles.

TR0404R Seal effectiveness of the Sterile Clips

Investigation into the effectiveness of the seal produced by Klerpack Sterile Clips.

TR0304R - Test Method for Shield Medicare Hard Surface Test for Sporicidal Activity

A report to explain the new method developed in response to increasing demands from inspectors for coupon testing with facility isolates, especially spores.

TR0305R - Summary of results for Klercide-CR Biocide B using the Shield Medicare Hard Surface Test.

A demonstration of Klericde B broad spectrum sporicidal activity using the new Shield Medicare Hard Surface test that utilises elements from both the AOAC and EN methodologies.

TR0201R - Summary of sporicidal efficacy data on Klercide-CR Biocide B

An investigation to assess the effectiveness of Klercide-CR Premier B against spore generating bacteria.

TR0301R - Comparison of IPA / IMS efficacy

A report to demonstrate that Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) and ethanol have comparable disinfectant activity and very similar physical characteristics.

TR0302R - Evaluation of the efficacy of Premier Klercide-CRTM Sterile Filtered Biocide B during the commissioning of a Medical Device cleanroom manufacturing facility.

A report to demonstrate the effectiveness of Premier Klercide-CRTM Sterile Filtered Biocide B as a sporicide against spore-forming Bacillus species, as well as being a good broad spectrum bactericide and fungicide.

TR9901R - Klercide 70/30 Denatured Ethanol - investigation into the effects of gamma irradiation.

A study demonstrating there is no significant change in the composition of the denatured ethanol before and after gamma irradiation.

TR9902R - An investigation into airborne concentrations of alcohol when using a trigger spray and an aerosol.

A test to show the reduction in airborne concentration when using a trigger spray compared with an aerosol.

TR0001R - An investigation into the ability of a nitrile surgical type glove to provide an effective barrier against cytotoxic agents.

Various types of gloves were tested for permeability with carmustine, a cytotoxic agent.

TR0003R - Properties of Bioclean 100 Latex Gloves

Evaluation of extractable ions and particulate contamination in comparison with equivalent competitor products.

TR0006R - Conformation of the integrity of Water of Injection throughout processing

This report details the testing carried out to confirm that the Water for Injection used to manufacture Premier-WFI Klercide 70/30 remains unchanged at the point of mixing with alcohol.

TR0008R - An evaluation of the efficacy of Klercide-CR Biocide B against Reference and Wild Isolate Strains.

This report details the effectiveness of Klercide-CR B against various bacillus spores and facility isolates using the BS EN 1276 :1997 test method.

TR0009R - An evaluation of Klerpack Multi-pack syringe performance.

Analysis of sales of Klerpack Multi-pack syringes over a 12 month period to demonstrate the very low incidence of reported leakage.

TR0010R - Klercide Isolator Cleaning Tool and its effectiveness in reducing surface contamination.

An Isolator facility at Royal Haslar Hospital compared their traditional method of cleaning their isolator cabinets with using the Isolator Cleaning Tool and showed a visible improvement.

TR0011R - Investigation into the effect of Klercide products on commonly encountered materials.

An investigation commissioned to determine any interaction between products in the Klercide product range and a number of materials commonly encountered in cleanrooms, stainless steel, mild steel, aluminium, pvc, polycarbonate, cast acrylic, laminate flooring.

TR0012R - Evaluation of the Efficacy of Klercide-CR Biocide B while re-commissioning an Aseptic Facility

Colchester General Hospital demonstrated the sporicidal activity of Klercide-CR Biocide B during the clean down of their aseptic facility prior to re-commissioning after refurbishment and extension. The report details the cleaning methods used and the microbiological assessments carried out.