Sterilizers & Autoclaves News

In line with the exigencies of this field and in compliance with Directive 93/42 EEC Medica Devices, TAU CLAVE 3000
FRACTIONATED VACUUM Is the new class B autoclave manufactured byTau Sterii to safely sterilize hollow, porous and
solid bodies, either wrapped or unwrapped.
An efficient electronic system controlled by a microprocessor allows to constantly monitor throughout all the various phases of
the chosen cycle both pressu re, temperature and time, displaying any possible anomalies on the screen.
Made with a stai nless steel chamber and equipped with a double tank for clean and dirty water; the machine also includes Bowie and Dick contro test and 5 sterilization cycles depending on the type of materiai to be treated and on the time set; one of these cycles Is Speciai, with temperatures and times upon choice.
The fractionated vacuum guarantees a totai expulsion of the air in the chamber, followed by a sterilizing and drying phase made
possible thanks to a pump to eliminate all the residual steam, with a ventilation programme.
The machine can be connected to a printer to register the cycle.

Today, more than ever, you need reliable and easy to use products from a trusted partner who understands your sterilization needs. The Midmark M9 UltraClave Automatic Sterilizer was specifically designed and engineered to meet those needs. The intuitive display and simple prompts help you easily select the cycle you need… whether it is for unwrapped items, pouches, packs or handpieces. Once the sterilization process is complete, the door conveniently opens automatically and quietly to dissipate the steam and provide fast and efficient drying time of your instruments.

With its Europa autoclaves in the “Vacuklav” -series, MELAG offers three autoclaves which are a step ahead of the require-ments of our times. We have in fact spared nothing in technical innovations to ensure that this family of autoclaves satisfies all requirements of the upcoming European Standard prEN 13060 which will be placed on “Class B” autoclaves. Autoclaves of the “Vacuklav”-family feature multiple sub-atmospheric pulsing for pre- and post-sterilization air removal.

An innovative microprocessor control system provides closed-loop control and monitoring of sterilization. “Vacuklav” -autoclaves can be easily connected to the MELAG MELAdem37 and MELAdem47 water-treatment systems for automatic supply of high-quality water. In such configurations, a conductivity measuring unit for checking water quality (conductivity sensor) which is integrated in the autoclaves will check the quality of the water supplied. A serial interface for connection to the MELAprint42 dot matrix printer, or to a computer in the doctor’s practice, provides documentation of the success or failure of the sterilization process.

Description:

The Little Sister 3 is a downward displacement autoclave suitable for dentists, doctors in general practice, chiropodists, veterinary surgeons and other practitioners for the sterilization of solid instruments and utensils for immediate use.

Safety:

Autoclaves are widely acknowledged as the best way to sterilize equipment and instruments efficiently and effectively and achieve a standard of sterilization that cannot be equaled.
The risks of contamination and possible cross-infection resulting from trapped air are eliminated with confidence. In the fight against the transmission of Hepatitis B and HIV, the Little Sister 3 is a potential life saver too.

Simple Use:

Microprocessor controlled preventing operator error. The hygienic ‘touch panel’ controls activate a choice of cycles provided by the Little Sister 3. Select the appropriate temperature option for the load type, and with one touch it’s in operation. It is so simple, anyone can work it.

Reassurance:

The Little Sister 3 autoclave has a printer which enables a permanent record of each procedure to be kept. This means reassurance for both you and your patient.

Rapid 12 Minute Cycle:

The 134º C without drying cycle takes only 12 minutes. Three other cycles are available 134ºC with drying and 121º C with and without drying. Time includes condensing.

Choice of Chamber Size:

Chambers are 20cm in diameter and available in two lengths, standard (35cm) and long (50cm).

The LISA cycle
The required fractionated prevacuum is achieved by repeated evacuation of the air alternating with a periodic inflow of steam. A microprocessor controls and optimises this process thereby reducing the pre-vacuum phase to a minimum.

The sterilization phase then commences.

The sterile load is dried in the subsequent post-sterilization pulsed vacuum phase.

Lisa sterilizes non-stop! After a program is completed, the next program can begin immediately with no waiting time necessary.

Only distilled or demineralized water from the fresh water tanks is used for sterilization cycles. Previously used water is not recycled.

Safety First
The special PRION cycle programme reliably deactivates the PRION protein responsible for Kreutzfeld-Jacob disease.

Test programmes allow the rapid and reliable performance of function checks by utilizing either the Helix or the Bowie Dick test.

Warranty!
The Lisa is an extremely reliable, easy to use sterilizer.

The sterilization chamber is manufactured from high quality stainless steel and the steam generator will afford a long working life.

The W&H Lisa autoclave is sold with an extended 2 year warranty, or 2000 cycles, which ever is sooner.

ReCycled Refuse International (RCR) is an U.K. based company has put a proposal before the Barbados government that with their help, Barbados could reduce contributions to the landfill by about 95 per cent and generate electricity in the process.

RCR, operates a number of sanitization plants in Wales, Northern Ireland, Brazil and Malaysia and in many others countries. It is contracted to build five plants in South Africa, and is negotiating projects in other countries including Iran, Lebanon and Israel.

Barbadian businessman, James Elliot of Ellco Rentals Ltd. and RCR together has submitted a proposal to government that, if accepted, would involve in setting up of a partnership between government and the company to build and operate a waste sanitization and separation plant.

Elliot explained to the Barbados Association of Professional Engineers, at a meeting, that the plant would use Steam Treatment and Generation (STAG) technology to reduce the volume of garbage reaching the landfill in two ways. First by reducing the actual volume of garbage and then using the remnants to create the fuel to produce the electricity. The plant would also be a net exporter of water. As a result, once it has passed the initial stages the plant would be self-sufficient, in terms of energy and water.

This sanitization plant would accept garbage of all types and by steaming it in steam autoclaves at a temperature if 160°c for about 90 minutes would reduce it to one sixth of its original volume. The process would also serve to sanitize the waste. An estimated 65 per cent of waste will be organic, which, once steamed, can then be converted into a fuel capable of generating electricity.

The STAG system is said to exceed Kyoto protocol requirements for waste disposal. The other main benefit of the system includes non-necessity of sorting waste at source. After the steaming process recyclables can be separated.

Elliot explained to the government that it would not have to invest anything initially. RCR would establish itself independently, but with the objectives of government in mind. This does not mean that government will be passive in the waste management process. The overall authority and command would be in the hands of the government.

On the contrary government involvement in the operation of the plant would be ideal. The problem of unemployment would be solved to some extent, as the intake would be around 35 depending on the level of mechanization. The proposal was submitted in 2002, adding that government has employed consultants to review the proposal and are actively considering it. If the proposal is approved, it takes about two years to for the plant to be constructed and be functional.

New Rietschle Thomas Vacuum Pumps Designed for Rigors of Steam Autoclaves:

Rietschle Thomas stands as the world leader in vacuum and pressure technology. It has an annual sale of over two million units into more than 70 countries. Rietschle Thomas has been supplying custom and standard pumps and compressors for both air and liquid for over four decades.

The newly introduced Series 2119V diaphragm vacuum pumps from Rietschle Thomas have been specifically engineered to provide ever-lasting, trouble-free service in Class B steam autoclaves.

A combination of engineered resin and diecast aluminum construction provides maximum durability to the steam autoclaves. All wetted aluminum parts are epoxy coated to protect form corrosion. Umbrella valves and diaphragm are constructed of EPDM, which offers exceptional resistance to steam and water. Thermally protected motors are available for 115VAC 60Hz or 230 VAC 50/60Hz power supplies.

Series 2119V pumps provide up to 27 in. Hg (932 mbar) vacuum. Maximum flow is rated at 0.81 CFM (22.8 lpm).

Rietschle Thomas products are used in a wide variety of applications including medical and pharmaceutical equipment, automobiles industry, business machines, printing presses, packaging machines, environmental systems and vending products.

Stock America Inc. is an original equipment manufacturer that builds custom batch sterilizers and associated equipment for food and pharmaceutical processors. The company works directly with end users to design, install and validate in-container sterilization technology to help ensure products and packaging are contamination-free.

Stock America Inc. serves customers who process both retail and institutional products, so its sterilizers are standardized, yet flexible, to meet the varied needs of its customers.

Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) is a world-leading provider of industrial automation power, control and information solutions that help customers meet their manufacturing productivity objectives. The company associates includes the leading brands in industrial automation for Complete Automation solutions, including Allen-Bradley controls and services, Dodge mechanical power transmission products, Reliance motors and drives and Rockwell Software factory management software. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., USA, the company employs about 20,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 28, 2005 — A commercial human-machine interface (HMI) solution from Rockwell Automation is helping Stock America, Grafton, Wis., to maximize functionality and reduce development time. These custom batch sterilizers are designed in accordance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 21 CFR Part 11 safety regulations. Using Rockwell Software RSView Supervisory Edition (SE) HMI software running on Allen Bradley VersaView industrial computers, Stock America improved the integrity of its data acquisition, while reducing development time by approximately 20 to 30 percent

David Polvino, vice president, Stock America stated that RSView SE offers all the data acquisition functions our customers need, plus it allows us to add functions the company didn’t provide before, like improved security and reporting. Primarily, it is used to record process temperature and pressure for compliance with governmental regulating agencies.

Stock America custom batch sterilizer assembly involved around 240 hours of engineering but this time is cut short approximately to 200 hours. This is achieved by providing the Stock America with the reusable code and cut down the time it takes to create new HMI programs.

Rockwell Automation is highly knowledgeable about 21 CFR Part 11 and the Parenteral Drug Association Task Force, so using Rockwell Automation products allows this small OEM to meet with the new government regulations and to offer the most up-to-date features to customers without having to be experts themselves.

Stock America Inc. must be able to track users of the sterilizers and control systems, manage action audit trails and archive electronic records. With RSView SE, Stock America is able to provide compliance support without any custom development. The system automatically runs reports at the end of each shift documenting the required authentication and audit data and thus the FDA’s 21 CFR Part 11 compliance regulations are meet with ease,