Altapure

Altapure is a small, privately held company based in Mequon, Wisconsin, specializing in high-level disinfection products for the medical and research sectors. Employing four individuals, Altapure operates within the medical device industry, focusing on providing innovative solutions for infection control. Altapure's flagship product, the AP-4, is a no-touch high-level disinfection system designed for use in hospital rooms. This system targets the elimination of harmful bacteria, viruses, and spores, including C. difficile, commonly known as "superbugs." The AP-4 achieves a 100% kill rate, verified by peer-reviewed literature that confirms its compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) stringent disinfection standards. The Altapure AP-4 utilizes a non-toxic chemistry that breaks down into water vapor and a vinegar-like smell, leaving no harmful residues behind. This differentiates it from alternative disinfection methods, such as UV light products, which have been shown to fall short of the EPA's performance criteria for complete disinfection and sporicidal effect. Altapure emphasizes the importance of achieving a log 6 kill within 10 minutes, as defined by the EPA (40 CFR 152.3), to effectively eliminate pathogenic organisms and prevent the spread of hospital-acquired infections. For inquiries regarding Altapure's products or services, please visit their website at altapure.com.