Hydrogen Peroxide (H 2 O 2) breaks down to H 2 O + O or water + a single highly reative oxygen molecule. Ozone =O 3 which breaksdown to O 2 + O. It is this single oxygen molecule that reacts with pathogens.
Then make a separate determination of whether it is related to a medical device. The stage of MDR pressure injuries varies. 1 In one study, 35% of MDR pressure injuries were Stage 1, 32% were Stage 2, 3% were Stage 3 or Stage 4, 24% were unstageable, and 6% were DTPI. 2
The PS Medical Strata NSC lumboperitoneal valve is considered Magnetic Resonance Conditional in accordance with ASTM F2503. MRI systems of up to 3.0 Tesla may be used any time after implantation and will not damage the StrataÂ® II valve mechanism, but can change the performance level setting. The performance level setting should always be checked before and after MRI exposure.