Customer Endorsements

Just wanted to drop you a note of endorsement on GERMFREE's barrier biohazard hood product line. We purchased two LFGI-4SSRX and one LFGI-3SSRX models in April 2004. The two 4 foot hoods we made positive pressure, one for general IV preparation and in the other we installed a Baxter Automix Compounder that we use for TPN preparation. The 3 foot hood we made negative pressure, vented to the outside and utilized for chemotherapy compounding.

We have owned other GERMFREE hoods in the past as well as other brands and I can tell you that in my experience the GERMFREE product line is a superior product in regards to construction and service. The stainless steel construction is far superior to other manufacturing materials - it does not rust!

Yes, it was an adjustment for us to work in a glovebox, but the adjustment has been made with little problems. Factors that we considered in our evaluation as to a direction to go to comply with USP <797> regulations included: space requirements, reconstruction costs (flooring, ceiling, walls, air controls), workflow, ancillary supplies, and negative air [pressure] needs. We determined that use of barrier isolation hoods would be the best business and operational decision for our hospital.

After only about four weeks of utilization all our pharmacist and technician concerns regarding use of the barrier isolation hoods have either not developed or acceptable workarounds have been developed. I have asked the question of them several times which system would they prefer to work under - barrier isolation or clean room? Given our workflow and volumes (we can't assign dedicated personnel just to do IV preparation - they must multitask) the answer has always been that they are very satisfied with the barrier isolation hood approach and do not want to pursue a separate positive pressure clean room.

I would give GERMFREE an A+ for their product and service.

Thanks,
Tommy Edgeworth, D.Ph. MBA
Director Pharmaceutical Services, Southwestern Medical Center
5602 S.W. Lee Blvd.
Lawton, Oklahoma 73505

I bought my GERMFREE glovebox in May of 2002. I had recently attended an aseptic techniques course and was made aware of the upcoming new USP guidelines; the glove box option was the best choice for my practice setting to help me meet the new standards. The convenience factor is the biggest advantage. We are able to start a project in the box and walk away if needed without concern of contamination; we don't have to buy disposable garments to use the glove box, and the cleaning takes much less time than it takes to clean a "clean room".

I researched several other containment hood vendors before deciding on GERMFREE. I liked the fact that this hood uses stainless steel construction and that both the intake and exhaust are filtered. In my opinion, GERMFREE offers the best value for the money.

Russell Prescott, III, R.Ph
Shertech Pharmacy – Spartanburg

I've been dealing with GERMFREE since the start of CAPS division in 1989.
Since then we have purchased over 200 Class 100 workstations and Bio Safety Cabinets. I have been very satisfied not only with the quality of the products but with the customer service from all of the employees that I deal with. GERMFREE stands behind their product and goes out of the way to ensure that the customer is satisfied with their purchase. GERMFREE is also the only company in their field that is willing to customize their products to meet their customer's needs, and have done so in our case many times over the years.

Please feel free to let any prospective customers know that they can contact me to vouch for GERMFREE's service.

Arnold Rivero
Facilities Manager
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services,
Division of B.Braun Medical Inc.
Phone: 949-660-2715
E-mail: Arnold.Rivero@bbraun.com

We have found our GERMFREE Laminar Flow Glovebox/Isolator to be very easy to use and, more importantly, easy to clean. It's just the right size and fits well in our small pharmacy. Compared to the more expensive, bulkier models made by another company, ours is state of the art! Even the inspector that tests the pressure and airflow of our LFGI has commented on how well built and convenient ours is.

Paula Jackson, R.Ph.
Director Of Pharmacy, Socorro General Hospital Pharmacy
Highway 60 West,
Socorro, NM 87801
(505) 835-8771

We purchased our GERMFREE laminar flow glovebox isolator unit (LFGI 4SS-RX) in February of 2003. After comparing the costs of constructing and maintaining a cleanroom and laminar flow hood with the cost of an isolator, it was clear that the isolator unit was the only option. Cost was not the only factor however. The revisions to USP chapter 797 were just beginning and it was apparent that we would need to comply with these new requirements. The isolators from germfree were already designed to meet the new requirements in Chapter 797 even before they were officially published. As in many pharmacies, space was also an issue. To construct a cleanroom, we would have had to dedicate at least 150 square feet to that project. The isolator unit we purchased has a footprint of only 15 square feet.

Since purchasing our unit, it has passed every semi-annual certification, with the exception of a recent exhaust filter leak, and has worked flawlessly from day one. We are pleased with the customer service from GERMFREE and would definitely look to them for future equipment needs.

Tim Redline, Pharm.D
Redline Pharmacy Solutions
220 S. Burlington Ave, #3
Hastings, NE 68901
Ph: (402) 462-2929

We purchased three glove box isolators from GERMFREE Labs approximately 2 years ago. We have found these stainless steel gloveboxes easy to clean, and the interchangeable glove sleeves an improvement over previous models. The adjustable stands on rollers are ideal for changing from stool to standing height for our IV technicians. The GERMFREE gloveboxes have been found to maintain their sterility (particle counts) exceptionally without adjustment during our two year history of having them in our 800 bed hospital system.

Perry Sweatman, R.Ph.
Operations Manager
Mission St. Joseph Hospital
509 Biltmore Ave.
Asheville, NC 28801

The Barrier-Isolator that we purchased during the summer months of 2003 has worked well in our department. We were able to meet the requirements that we had at the time, and have been able to do so since with this product. It has helped us comply with the USP <797> regulations as well as with the new NIOSH guidelines. In spite of the initial problems of learning how to work with a completely new and different piece of equipment, we are satisified with it.

Thanks for your help and support.
Scott H. Scoffield, RPh
Pharmacy Manager, McKay-Dee Hospital Center
scott.scoffield@ihc.com
(801) 387-6003