Our Services
Services offered by MVS Ltd.
- Environmental Monitoring
- Bioburden Testing
- Sterility Testing
- Water, Detergent and Fluid Testing
- Sterilisation Validations, including dose setting / auditing
- Justification for the use of 25kGy as a sterilising dose
- Colony Characterisation
- Set Warning and Action Limits for all testing and give advice regarding corrective actions
- Endotoxin Testing now available
- Pharmaceutical Testing including Total Viable Counts, Absence of Specified Micro organisms and disinfectant testing (e.g. prEN 12054)
- We are also able to offer on site Hygiene Awareness training to clean room personnel, and have developed a One day course designed to give a basic understanding of microbiological issues to managers, supervisors and other employees
- Tailored training packages to suit your needs available on request.
Environmental Monitoring:
Monitoring of customer Clean Rooms/packing rooms, to include particle counts, surface monitoring, settle plates or active air sampling, water and fluids testing.
The monitoring gives confidence that the manufacturer is in control of the routine production and packaging of devices/instruments. A site visit also provides the opportunity to informally audit working procedures.
Bioburden Testing:
Bioburden testing of the finished product is part of the routine testing programme to provide ongoing evidence that the sterilisation process will be effective in providing the required Sterility Assurance Level, regardless of the chosen method of sterilisation.
Water, Detergent, and Fluid testing:
These tests are designed to ensure that the fluids coming into contact with the product, or used in routine cleaning procedures, are of an acceptable standard, and will not jeopardise the quality of the finished product.
Sterility Testing:
Sterility testing of the product, as part of a sterilisation validation programme, supports Sterility Assurance Level claims. This method may also be employed to support shelf life claims as part of an ageing validation programme and package integrity testing.
In all cases, samples may be taken by the customer and sent to the MVS laboratory for testing, or taken during routine site visits by MVS Ltd.
Hygiene Awareness training:
An easy to understand session designed to help Clean Room personnel and packing operatives appreciate the rules regarding entry into and work practices in Clean Rooms.
This session is usually carried out on site, at the time of a routine visit, to keep costs to a minimum.
One day "Understanding Microbiology" course:
A more in depth course for managers, supervisors and other relevant personnel, designed to give a clear understanding of the importance of microbiological testing in the device manufacturing process.
The course covers the principles involved, the types of tests employed, the use of data, the relevant standards and much more. Again, the training course is usually carried out at the client's premises, for up to twelve attendees.
Elise Crowther and Kevin Gidney are also able to provide a consultancy service, perform hygiene audits, and offer advice as requested by clients, ensuring complete comfort and confidence in the product at all times.
For more information on any of the services mentioned, or for advice regarding microbiological issues call 01709 817447 or email us from our contact page.
All images courtesy of JRI Manufacturing and Finsbury Orthopaedics Ltd.
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