Another Big Milestone: Successful Installation of Far-UVC Material Airlocks at Sanofi

Designed to support modern pharmaceutical contamination control strategies, the UV Medico Material Airlock combines filtered 222 nm Far-UVC technology and HEPA-filtered airflow to enable automated, non-contact decontamination during material transfer between cleanroom grades.

At UV Medico, we take pride in our ability to develop innovative solutions while adapting closely to customer needs and operational requirements. One of the latest examples of this collaboration-driven approach is our newly developed Material Airlock system - designed and built by UV Medico in close collaboration with Sanofi to meet specific operational and cleanroom requirements. The system was developed to address one of the most critical contamination risks in aseptic manufacturing: material transfer between controlled cleanroom environments.

This project represents an important milestone for UV Medico and demonstrates how advanced cleanroom technologies can be integrated into practical, high-performance solutions for pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.

With increasing regulatory focus on contamination control strategies (CCS) under EU GMP Annex 1, pharmaceutical manufacturers are actively seeking automated and validated approaches to reduce contamination risks during material transfer processes.

From Customer Need to Installed Solution

The project moved from concept to operational deployment through a structured validation and installation process.

The Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for the system was successfully approved in November 2025. FAT is a structured verification process conducted before delivery, ensuring that the equipment performs according to specifications and meets all agreed functional requirements before shipment to the customer site.

Following the successful FAT approval, the on-site installation was initiated in December 2025. Over the following months, the system was integrated into the cleanroom environment and prepared for operational validation.

In April 2026, the project reached another major milestone with the successful completion of the Site Acceptance Test (SAT). SAT is the final verification performed at the customer’s facility to confirm that the installed equipment operates correctly under real production conditions and complies with operational and regulatory expectations.

Technology Designed for Modern Pharmaceutical Cleanrooms

The UV Medico Material Airlock has been specifically developed to provide continuous, non-contact decontamination of materials during transfer between different cleanroom grades, a critical interface in pharmaceutical cleanroom operations where contamination control is essential.

The system combines several advanced technologies within a single integrated design:

• Multiple filtered 222 nm Far-UVC light sources
• HEPA-filtered airflow
• Controlled decontamination during material transfer processes
• Automatic door operation

Together, these technologies create a highly controlled transfer environment designed to reduce contamination risks while supporting reliable cleanroom workflows

By integrating Far-UVC decontamination directly into the material transfer workflow, the system helps reduce dependency on manual wipe-down procedures while supporting faster, more controlled transfer operations in regulated pharmaceutical environments.

Supporting Regulatory Requirements: 21 CFR Part 11 documentation

In pharmaceutical manufacturing environments, documentation and traceability are essential parts of daily operations. The Material Airlock has therefore been developed with support for 21 CFR Part 11 documentation requirements, helping customers align with regulatory expectations related to electronic records, traceability, and system validation.

By incorporating these compliance considerations into the system design, UV Medico supports smoother integration into regulated cleanroom environments while helping customers maintain high standards for documentation, operational control, and quality assurance.

A New Approach to Cleanroom Material Transfer

For UV Medico, this installation represents a new approach to material transfer between cleanroom grades by integrating filtered Far-UVC technology and HEPA-filtered airflow directly within the airlock architecture.

The project also demonstrates the value of close collaboration between technology developers and pharmaceutical manufacturers when addressing complex contamination-control challenges in modern cleanroom environments.

If you would like to learn more about the technology behind the system, you can more about the Material Airlock here. 

If you would like to learn more about how the Material Airlock can be implemented at your facility, or if you have other product or cleanroom requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to exploring the right solution together with you.