ABD Device

Emergency response against dangerous pathogens & viruses

ABD Device

Emergency response against dangerous viruses

AB Decontamination Device

The Anti Bioagent Decontamination (ABD) device is essential PPE for the workplace. It is the only product available in the market that can be used on sensitive skin surfaces like around the eyes, nose and mouth. It can also be used on surfaces not suitable for biocide decontamination.

Developed and tested specifically for decontaminating dangerous viruses like CORONAVIRUS, the ABD technology is currently applied using a large wipe material.

Unlike standard wipes and sanitisers, ABDs are free from alcohol, biocides and other toxic chemicals and so do not cause skin irritation or destroy skin cells. The wipe is largely made of biodegradable material and is therefore more environmentally friendly than other products.

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€75.00 per box of 50 ABD Devices

Exclusive of VAT

These prices are only for registered organisations in Ireland. For orders outside of Ireland please contact sales@aquilabioscience.com

ABD Product is sold online to Irish & UK organisations only at this time. For markets outside these territories please contact our sales team

The Technology

Historically, decontamination products were developed to destroy viruses using alcohol or biocide-based chemicals. These chemicals have several detrimental effects on a person’s health and the environment.

Aquila’s technology uses a completely new mechanism for protecting against virus contamination.

Instead of trying to destroy the virus, complex glyco-sugars are infused in the wipe material, which then acts as a magnet, using natural and irreversible binding interactions to capture the pathogen, effectively neutralising it.

A virus, like the coronavirus, attaches to the surface molecules of host cells (for example in our throat) which then serve as binding partners for the protein hooks on the viral particles. Once attached to the cells they enter our body depositing their RNA and ultimately leading to infection and disease.

The ABD device stops such bindings happening and protects people against such viruses.

ABD Compared to Standard Handwipe

	ABD	Handwipe
Suitable for eyes, nose, mouth
Suitable for hands/arms
No side effects such as skin irritation, skin dryness
Suitable for sensitive surfaces
Prevents the spread of superbugs
Destroys pathogens
Safely removes pathogens
Does not contain harmful chemicals
Individually sealed

Applications of the ABD Device

Where can it be used?

On skin areas like eyes, nose, mouth, hands and arms up to the elbows.
On sensitive and standard surface/ screens, work areas, desks, door handles
On equipment like medical & emergency equipment, manufacturing equipment, cleanrooms and laboratories
For capturing pathogens that require testing and monitoring in specific areas

Who can use it?

The ABD product is suitable for all sectors in society, including:

First responders (police, army, medical, fire)
Elderly and the young (nursing homes, creches, schools and colleges)
Additional frontline workers such courier and postal services, construction, food industry, logistics and transport
All employees once implemented by their company as part of their Environmental Health & Safety strategies

ABDs are suitable for everyday use

Use upon arrival and departure at work for personal decontamination.
Don’t bring the virus into the workplace
Don’t bring the virus out of the workplace to your community and families
To clean work surfaces and equipment in offices, in manufacturing areas and other areas that may not be suitable for biocidal decontamination.

ABDs can be used across all sectors

Every First Aid kit & Isolation Room should have a supply of ABD Devices

Schools and Creches:

Use the ABD Device when an infant, student or teacher accidentally coughs or sneezes and potentially contaminates others and their surrounding surfaces.

Factories:

Add the ABD Devices to your first aid kit and have them available in your Isolation Room for times when personal decontamination is required for employees.

Construction Sites:

If a worker is suspected of having contracted the coronavirus, use the ABD Devices to decontaminate all the equipment they may have come into contact with before allowing others to use.

Security Companies:

Provide your security staff with ABD Devices to protect them against contracting viruses at work due to antisocial behaviour especially when they are deliberately targeted by persons.

Offices:

If someone has to move to an Isolation Room, immediately dispense the ABD Devices to that person, and other co-workers they have recently come into contact with.

Care Homes:

In the event of staff or visitor contamination, immediately use the ABD Device to clean the exposed skin of any resident that may have come into contact with that person.

On Airplanes:

Use the ABD Devices on airplanes as PPE for pilots and airline staff who are exposed to bacteria and virus risk due to poor hygiene and cough etiquette by colleagues or a passenger.

In Hotels, Restaurants & Bars:

If distancing rules become difficult to enforce, ensure that each employee has access to the ABD Devices so that they can decontaminate their skin and equipment at any time.

Instructions for Use

Use On Skin

Use On Surfaces

Benefits

Can be used on skin, eyes, nose, mouth, and sensitive/hard surfaces

Free from alcohol and toxic chemicals

Environmentally friendly with largely biodegradable material

Reduces the risk of recontamination

Protects everyone against harmful pathogens and viral infections

Frequently Asked Questions

On skin areas like eyes, nose, mouth, hands and arms up to the elbows.
On sensitive and standard surface/ screens, work areas, desks, door handles
On equipment like medical & emergency equipment, manufacturing equipment, cleanrooms and laboratories
For capturing pathogens that require testing and monitoring in specific areas

First responders (police, army, medical, fire)
Elderly and the young (nursing homes, creches, schools and colleges)
Additional frontline workers such as courier and postal services, construction, food industry, logistics and transport
All employees once implemented as part of their company's Health & Safety strategy

Can be used on skin, eyes, nose, mouth, and sensitive/hard surfaces

Free from alcohol and toxic chemicals

Environmentally friendly with biodegradable material

Reduces the risk of recontamination

Protects everyone against harmful pathogens and viral infections

There are two options of disposal at this time:

As the ABD product material itself is biodegradable it can be disposed as compostable similar to tissue paper (cotton material) while the pouch is non-recyclable, it requires disposal into landfill. Aquila Bioscience is currently working on a biodegradable material for the packaging.
After use, return the product into the packaging pouch and dispose both the pouch and the product into the land fill bins

Disclaimer

All of the material provided on this website, and on the Aquila products, such as text, treatments, usage, outcomes, graphics, photographs, images, advice, labelling and any other material provided are for informational purposes only, and are not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.

The product information has not been evaluated by the US FDA and / or any other competent authority at this point in the product development process, and any application of the information or product is at the user’s discretion and is his / her sole responsibility. The ABD Device is not yet proven against COVID-19, however testing is underway.

Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your health.

Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this site or on the product information.

Research funding supported by the European Defense Agency and the European Commission