Continuous Air Disinfection
No Disruption to Clinical Workflow
Far-UV Disinfection Integrated into Operating Room HVAC Systems
Lahey Hospital added a continuous layer of Far-UV disinfection inside their operating room HVAC system to reduce airborne pathogen risk without disrupting clinical workflow.
Operating rooms require some of the highest levels of environmental control in healthcare. Air quality, surface cleanliness, and infection prevention protocols are critical.
Lahey Hospital sought an added layer of protection that could:
Lahey Hospital installed 500W Far-UV fixtures directly inside the operating room HVAC system.
Rather than placing disinfection equipment inside the OR itself, the system treats circulating air within the HVAC pathway, helping reduce airborne pathogens before air is returned to the surgical environment.
By placing Far-UV fixtures inside the air-handling system, Lahey Hospital added a continuous disinfection layer that works behind the scenes.
As operating room air circulates through the HVAC system, it passes through the Far-UV treatment zone.
The 500W Far-UV fixtures expose airborne microorganisms to germicidal light, helping inactivate pathogens before treated air is recirculated back into the operating room environment.
Provides ongoing air treatment whenever the system is operating.
Fixtures are installed inside the HVAC system-no additional devices or workflow changes.
Far-UV supports existing OR protocols by addressing airborne risk as part of the building's mechanical system.
This approach can be replicated across multiple clinical spaces and facility types.
Lahey Hospital's deployment shows how Far-UV can be integrated into critical healthcare infrastructure to provide continuous airborne pathogen reduction without changing how clinicians use the space.
Instead of relying only on room-level disinfection, HVAC-integrated Far-UV adds a persistent protection layer directly into the air circulation system.
