Medical sterilizers

How to choose an autoclave

• Capacity - 3 l for individual instruments in a small practice, 8-12 l for a beauty or podiatry practice, 18-23 l for dentistry and large salons.
• Class B - sterilizes packaged, hollow and porous instruments; this is the standard for beauty practices.
• Documentation - a printer or USB storage provides a report for each cycle for sanitation records.
• Programs - standard 121 and 134 degrees, a prion program, fast cycle; check the cycle time on the product page.
• Maintenance - distilled water, replacement of the bacterial filter and gasket at the intervals specified by the manufacturer; parts are available in this collection.
• Sealer and distiller - complete the sterilization station; see disinfection and sterilization.

What it's useful for

For beauty, podiatry and dental practices, tattoo and piercing studios, and aesthetic medicine practices - anywhere reusable instruments break the skin.

Frequently asked questions

• Do I need a Class B autoclave? If you sterilize instruments in pouches or with channels (e.g. handpieces), yes. Class B handles all types of loads.
• How often should I replace the filter and gasket? Follow the cycle counter in the manufacturer's instructions; replace the bacterial filter after the specified number of cycles, and the gasket when it no longer seals properly.
• Does an autoclave need a special connection? No - it plugs into a standard outlet, and distilled water is poured into the tank. Check the device's power rating and circuit load.
• Is this a medical device? Yes, autoclaves in this collection are medical devices; use them according to the instructions for use.