The US Food and Drug Administration has warned consumers to buy eight UV wands used for disinfection because of the high levels of radiation that can cause injury. The agency said on Wednesday.
According to the FDA, some UV wands are 3,000 times more than the recommended exposure to UV C radiation. The eight products are:
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Max-lux Corporation’s SafeT Lite
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OttLite Technologies OttLite Rechargeable UVC Disinfection Wand, Model UV10002M
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UVILIZER FLIP, In My Bathroom LLC model SG-153.
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Portable UV Light Wand Sterilizer, also from InMyBathroom
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Vanelc’s UV steril lamp PURPLE GLOW
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Clearer images from MerchSource LLC UV Sanitize Portable Wand, Model 101362
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PhonoSoap LLC SurfaceSoapUV
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Magic UV Light Sanitizer Magic UV Light Sanitizer
According to the FDA, using or approaching the product can cause severe pain with exposure to just a few seconds, causing skin reactions such as erythema, burns, or photokeratitis, which is eye damage. .. The product also lacked proper safety information, officials said.
“If a product is advertised to disinfect in seconds, it probably means emitting dangerous levels of UV-C radiation,” the agency writes. “The FDA recommends that consumers do not use these products and consider using safer alternatives.”
Authorities said the FDA had sent a letter warning the manufacturer of the defect and planned to work with the company to “ensure proper corrective action.” Both companies did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
According to the FDA, UV tools have been used for decades to control the spread of bacteria. However, in the coronavirus pandemic, product interest increased as people sought solutions to kill the virus.The ultra-violent disinfection industry is projected to grow to $ 8.3 billion by 2027, according to the company. Report by Reportlinker.com earlier this year.
Studies show that UV light can kill Covid-19 bacteria But the FDA says more information is needed How effective it is, and how long and what dose should be strong.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, excessive exposure to UV light can lead to serious health problems, including skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common type in the United States and 88,000 new cases reported in 2019 The latest year when the data is available.
