Expanding
the potential applications for its oxygen and pH sensing patches, Ocean Optics has obtained
United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Class VI certification for these products. The
company's HIOXY coating for RedEye Oxygen patches and Sol-gel coating for pH
applications have successfully met the stringent testing criteria required for
this certification.
Ocean
Optics' optical O2 and pH sensors designed for accurate, real-time, in situ
measurements in packaging and other enclosed containers. The proprietary sensor
coating materials do not consume the sample and can be applied to substrates
such as probes, self-adhesive acrylic patches (the format tested for USP Class
VI) and microtiter wells. Coating options are available for general lab use,
high-sensitivity applications and hydrocarbon-rich environments. Depending on
the application, oxygen presence or pH can be visually determined by color
change with a handheld LED, or a fluorometer can be used to make exact
measurements.
The
USP is a non-governmental standards setting organization. Class VI is its most
stringent testing protocol for classification of plastics used in medicines and
other health care technologies. With USP Class VI certification, the
biocompatibility, toxicity and extractables of Ocean Optics' sensor coatings
are assured to be compatible with biological and pharmaceutical processes and
implantable devices. Testing and certification were provided by NAMSA
(Northwood, Ohio).
Headquartered
in Dunedin, Fla., Ocean Optics is a leading supplier of solutions for optical
sensing - fundamental methods of measuring and interpreting the interaction of
light with matter. With locations in Asia and Europe, the company has sold more
than 150,000 spectrometers worldwide since 1992. Ocean Optics' extensive line
of complementary technologies includes chemical sensors, analytical
instrumentation, optical fibers, metrology products and optics. The company is
a subsidiary of Halma p.l.c., an international market leader in safety, health
and sensor technology.
For further information please visit www.OceanOptics.com
