Instead of using steam sterilizers, tabletop flash autoclaves are utilized in small-scale healthcare facilities to quickly and efficiently disinfect medical instruments and equipment. Due to their compact sizes and rapid cycle periods, tabletop autoclaves are the most used in clinics. Large autoclaves, sometimes known as horizontal autoclaves, are used in hospitals. They can process many surgical instruments in a single sterilization cycle, fulfilling the ongoing need for sterile equipment in operating rooms and emergency wards. They are typically found in the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD).
To provide high-level sterilization and to get eliminate microorganisms, the autoclave uses steam under pressure. These sterilizers provide quick turnaround for sterilizing equipment because of their quick cycle times, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patient care. They provide customers with comfort and security since they have user-friendly interfaces and safety precautions.
Mixta MFO 8003, Autoclaves are equipped with automated programming and control features, allowing users to easily set the desired parameters for sterilization. It is utilized in veterinary clinics, dental clinics, medical offices, laboratories, and aesthetic and beauty salons.
At Mixta we offer a wide range of high-quality autoclaves to suit the needs of any facility. Our autoclaves are designed with both functionality and ease of use in mind, featuring a sleek, modern design and simple controls. They are equipped with advanced features such as automatic shut-off, temperature and pressure gauges, and cycle monitoring to ensure that each sterilization cycle is effective and efficient. In addition to their sterilization capabilities, our autoclaves are also energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. They use less water and electricity compared to other sterilization methods, and their compact size makes them easy to install in any facility.
An autoclave (gr./lt. self-sealing) is a pressure vessel that can be sealed gas-tight. Autoclaves are used in various fields such as medicine, biology and chemistry.
In medical technology, food technology and biology, autoclaves are used to sterilize laboratory instruments. In this context, autoclaves are generally understood as a device in which steam acts under extreme pressure to sterilize various objects (instruments, culture media). In this type of steam sterilization, in addition to a specific temperature, a kill time is also observed.
Autoclaves are also used in chemical laboratories and engineering. They are used to carry out reactions under high pressure and with gases. A pressure cooker is also an autoclave in its basic principle.
Below is a list of some of the areas where autoclaves are used:
(Minimally) invasive procedures are on the agenda in many practices, hospitals and clinics. Each of these procedures involves the use of medical devices (MP) that penetrate the patient’s skin or mucous membranes. As these products are reused, this poses a high risk of infection for subsequent patients.
Autoclave device has the task of killing all microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, viruses, prions, endospores, etc.) present on the material being sterilized, thus preventing possible infections of patients or staff. Autoclaving is usually carried out by heat treatment, so only thermostable medical devices can be sterilized.
In thermal sterilization, a distinction is made between dry heat and moist heat. If you want to buy an autoclave device, we recommend buying an autoclave with moist heat, because hospital infections can only be safely prevented with moist heat.
Note: Reproducible sterilization according to the regulations is only possible with good cleaning work with the thermal disinfector!
Steam sterilization by autoclave, also called moist heat, is the usual procedure applied in medical practices and hospitals to sterilize medical devices. It is the most reliable and simplest sterilization method for this environment. In this process, compressed steam is brought into contact with the sterilized material. Pathogens are destroyed over time by the heat generated during condensation. The lower the temperature, the longer it must be maintained.
Pressure and temperature are interdependent. Common temperatures are 121°C / 2 bar maintained for 15 minutes or 134°C / 3.2 bar maintained for 3 minutes. Not all medical devices can be sterilized at 134°C because the materials used in the device or packaging are not approved for this temperature. In all cases, the packaging of devices must be approved for steam sterilization.
For effective steam sterilization, the atmosphere is pumped out of the sterilization chamber, creating a vacuum. To ensure complete sterilization of all parts, the devices must be disassembled as far as possible and all gaps must be opened. Steam is then supplied under pressure and now reaches all cavities and all surfaces. In principle, a steam sterilizer works on the same principle as a pressure cooker.
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