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Reduce Cross-Contamination in Washrooms, Outdoor Caging Areas and More.

ViveStep is designed specifically to kill and remove biofilm. The reason for this is that biofilm plays an important role in the pathogenisis of disease. Not only that, but the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that 65% of all bacterial infections are associated with biofilm formation, and close proximity of the bacteria allows for horizontal gene transfer to spread resistance as well.

For years, many research facilities have relied on liquid bleach filled footbaths to prevent cross-contamination and to help keep pathogenic bacteria at bay.

However liquid bleach has three primary issues:

  • It breaks down outsoles of footwear.
  • Its efficacy can’t be easily verified.
  • It can be a slipping hazard.

That’s why Quip Labs and Sterilex have joined forces to create ViveStep. Based on proprietary PerQuat® chemistry,ViveStep is applied dry and designed to sanitize floors and boots—and reduce cross contamination—in animal research facilities including those housing cows, swine, primates and rabbits.

Unlike bleach and other liquid footbath sanitizers, ViveStep has excellent material  compatibility as an entryway disinfectant and won’t break down footwear. It also doesn’t increase the risk of slipping injuries. ViveStep is odorless and provides lasting protection with easily verifiable active ingredients that remain stable for up to 8 weeks with proper management.

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Why Remove Biofilm?

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Vive offers Biosecurity Solutions for Biofilm Removal

Biofilm plays a major role in the pathogenesis of disease. That’s because bacterial biofilms create massive breeding grounds for pathogenic bacteria like E. coli. Additionally, the presence of biofilm can also be linked to a severe disease prognosis, meaning that in the presence of large amounts of biofilm, hereditary illnesses like cystic fibrosis can present with more severe prognoses than they might otherwise. That’s why it’s so important to remove biofilm from the surfaces of your facility.

Why Remove Biofilm:

⚪ Increased pathogenesis for bacteria like E. coli
⚪ Differences in prognoses of hereditary diseases
⚪ Wasted time tracking down biofilm-related diseases
⚪ Effects on biofilm- or plaque-related research
⚪ Inconsistent test results

Frequently Asked Questions

What Pathogens is ViveStep Effective Against?

o Escherichia coli
o Salmonella enterica
o Cronobacter sakazakii
o Campylobacter jejuni
o Staphyloccous aureus
o Burkholderia cepacia**
o Avibacterium paragallinarum**
o Mouse parvovirus**
o Murine minute virus**
o Feline calicivirus
o Rotavirus
o Avian influenza A
o PED Virus
o PRRS virus

Additionally, the Vive products are designed to not only kill, but also remove biofilm around your facility.

What's the Active Ingredient of the Vive Products?

The primary active ingredient in our ViveSecure and ViveStep is Sterilex’s patented PerQuat® technology.

It has the unique ability to penetrate the biofilm, collapse the protective matrix, kill pathogenic microorganisms (such as Listeria, E. coli, Salmonella, and Pseudomonas), and chemically scrub the structure from a surface.

The active ingredients in PerQuat technology are based on quaternary ammonium compounds (commonly referred to as quat) and Hydrogen Peroxide. The primary role of quat is to serve as a phase transfer agent, combining with the peroxide ion to form a “PerQuat” molecule. This synergistic combination gives Sterilex products their unique ability to kill and remove biofilm and provides a powerful level of performance through multiple physical and chemical mechanisms of action, including hydrolysis and oxidation. PerQuat-based products are available in solid or liquid form.

What are the Storage and Disposal Directions?

Storage and Disposal: Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal.
Pesticide Storage: Open dumping is prohibited. Store in original container in areas inaccessible to children.
Container Disposal: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container.
Plastic Containers: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Offer for recycling or reconditioning or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or incineration, or if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.

What materials has ViveStep been shown to be compatible with?

  • 304 Stainless
  • 316 Stainless
  • Galvanized
  • Aluminum 6061
  • Dairy Brick
  • Flowcrete (Flowfresh HF)
  • Flowcrete (Flowfresh SL)
  • Epoxy-Coated Concrete Block
  • Acrylic-Coated Concrete Block
  • Sealed Concrete Block
  • Ceramic Tile

 

Does ViveStep Need to be Applied Directly to the floor?

No, Vivestep can either be directly applied to the floor or used in the footpan of your choice.

Does ViveStep Reduce Traction?

ViveStep does not reduce traction, and has even been shown to add traction in wet areas.

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