Medical sterilizers are an essential tool in the healthcare industry including hospitals, surgery centers, medical schools, as well as medical and scientific laboratories. Sterilizers provide a safe and reliable way to reduce the risk of infection and cross-contamination. Having the right sterilization equipment as well as the proper maintenance can bring significant benefits to any facility or practice in the industry.
What are Medical Sterilizers?
Medical sterilizers are devices used to sterilize, or kill, all microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, on medical instruments and equipment. They are designed to be used in healthcare or lab settings to reduce the risk of infection and cross-contamination. Medical sterilizers are typically used for surgical instruments and other reusable medical devices, such as endoscopes, thermometers, forceps, and scalpel blades.
The process of sterilization is an important part of infection control in healthcare settings. It is the only way to ensure the safety of medical instruments and equipment and to guarantee that patients are not exposed to any infectious agents.
Benefits of Using Sterilization Equipment
There are several benefits to using sterilization equipment in healthcare settings, including:
Reduced Risk of Infection: By using sterilizer units, healthcare professionals can reduce the risk of infection and cross-contamination by killing all microorganisms on medical instruments and equipment. This helps to protect both healthcare staff and patients from exposure to potentially deadly infectious agents.
Improved Patient Care: By reducing the risk of infection, medical sterilizers can help improve patient care and safety. This is especially important in surgical settings, where the risk of infection is already high.
Increased Efficiency: In facility Sterile Processing Departments (SPD) can help to speed up the process of sterilizing medical instruments and equipment, which can help to reduce waiting times and improve patient care.
Cost Savings: Ultimately Sterile Processing Departments with multiple sterile processing units can help to save money in the long run by reducing the need to replace expensive medical instruments and equipment.
Enhanced Patient Satisfaction: By using medical sterilizers, healthcare professionals can provide a higher level of care, which can lead to improved patient satisfaction.
Types of Sterilizers Available from Auxo Medical
There are several different types of sterilizers available, including:
Autoclaves: Autoclaves are the most common type of medical sterilizers and are used in healthcare settings to sterilize medical instruments and equipment. Autoclaves use steam and pressure to quickly and efficiently sterilize medical instruments, which helps to reduce the risk of infection.
Dry Heat Sterilizers: Dry heat sterilizers use hot air to sterilize medical instruments and equipment. They are typically used for items that cannot be sterilized with steam or liquids.
Chemical Sterilizers: Chemical sterilizers use ethylene oxide or hydrogen peroxide to sterilize medical instruments and equipment. They are typically used for items that cannot be sterilized with steam or dry heat.
Ultraviolet Sterilizers: Ultraviolet sterilizers use germicidal ultraviolet radiation to sterilize medical instruments, equipment and areas. They are typically used for items that cannot be sterilized with steam, dry heat, or chemicals.
The Importance of Using Sterile Processing Equipment in Healthcare Settings
The use of sterile processing equipment is an important part of infection control in healthcare settings. They are essential for ensuring the safety of patients and healthcare professionals by reducing the risk of infection and cross-contamination.
Sterilizers can help to reduce the spread of infectious agents in healthcare settings by killing all microorganisms on medical instruments and equipment. This helps to protect against the spread of infection and ensures that patients are not exposed to any potentially deadly infectious agents.
The use of sterilization equipment in is also important for reducing the risk of medical errors. By sterilizing the medical instruments and equipment used in healthcare settings, healthcare professionals can reduce the risk of mistakes due to contamination and cross-contamination.
How to Choose the Right Sterilizers for Your Healthcare or Lab Setting
When choosing the right sterilizers for your healthcare setting, there are several factors to consider, such as:
Type of Sterilizer: The type of sterilizer you choose will depend on the types of medical instruments and equipment that need to be sterilized.
Size of the Unit: The size of the sterilizer should be appropriate for the amount of instruments and equipment that need to be sterilized.
Features: The features of the sterilizer should be appropriate for the types of instruments and equipment that need to be sterilized.
Cost: The cost of the sterilizer should be considered when making a purchase.
Maintenance: The maintenance requirements for the sterilizer should be taken into consideration when making a purchase.
Safety: The safety features of the sterilizer should be taken into consideration when making a purchase.
Resources for Medical Sterilizers
There are several resources available for medical sterilizers, such as:
Manufacturers: Manufacturers of medical sterilizers can provide information about the types of sterilizers available, the features of the sterilizers, and the cost of the sterilizers.
Reviews: Reviews of medical sterilizers can provide helpful information about the types of sterilizers available and their features.
Online Forums: Online forums can provide a wealth of information about medical sterilizers, including tips and advice on choosing the right sterilizer for your healthcare setting.
Professional Organizations: Professional organizations, such as the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), can provide information about the types of sterilizers available and the guidelines for using them.
Choose Auxo Medical as your Sterile Processing Unit and Maintenance Provider
Medical sterilizers are an essential tool in the healthcare industry, providing a safe and reliable way to reduce the risk of infection and cross-contamination. By using and properly maintaining the sterile processing units, healthcare professionals can reduce the risk of infection and cross-contamination, which can help to improve patient care and safety. When choosing the right medical sterilizers for your healthcare setting, it is important to consider the type of sterilizer, the size of the unit, the features it offers, the cost, the maintenance requirements, and the safety features. Auxo Medical is here to assist, both in the purchasing and maintaining your sterilization equipment.Contact Auxo Medical Today to receive your quote on purchase or preventative maintenance plan today.
Running a medical practice or research lab is expensive; state-of-the-art equipment costs can strain even generous budgets. Choosing refurbished medical equipment can help extend your budget and help you give your patients the best outcomes.
Get Refurbished Medical Equipment From Auxo Medical
At Auxo Medical, we provide maintenance for a wide variety of new and refurbished medical equipment. Here are some equipment types we offer:
Biomedical Equipment
Auxo Medical has AAMI Certified Biomedical Equipment Technicians on staff. When you buy refurbished equipment from us, you will know that your equipment is reliable. We offer this same dedication to maintaining your existing equipment. In either case, your facility will follow NFPA 99 standards and AAMI recommendations.
Sterile Processing Equipment
Sterile processing equipment is our specialty. We provide service, maintenance, and repair for the following:
When you buy refurbished equipment from us, you can trust that your facility operates under joint commission standards. We also offer several service and maintenance plans tailored to your needs. If anything goes wrong, we can have your equipment up and running again with little or no downtime.
At Auxo Medical, our technicians also have certifications from GE and Mindray. Our technicians can bring your equipment back up to manufacturer specifications when your equipment needs repair. We also provide preventative maintenance so you can focus on your patients.
We offer preventative maintenance plans on par with manufacturer service plans but at much lower rates. With Auxo Medical, you will get the same quality service available from manufacturer service plans while saving money.
Miscellaneous Equipment
Our technicians repair and refurbish used medical equipment every day. This helps us keep a wide selection of refurbished medical equipment available. If you need new equipment for your facility, check out our products to see what we have available now. We may have what you need ready to go.
Why You Should Work With Auxo Medical
At Auxo Medical, we aim to keep your equipment working at its best, so you can focus on treating your patients. Here are a few reasons we are confident you won’t find a better source of refurbished medical equipment:
Industry Certifications
Our technicians are dedicated to excellence. At Auxo Medical, our technicians stay up-to-date with continuing education and manufacturer training programs to provide you with the most reliable and highest quality products, maintenance and repair. In addition to manufacturer training, Auxo Medical has AAMI Certified Biomedical Equipment Technicians (CBET) on staff, using their specialized skills and knowledge to ensure the safest and most reliable equipment and service possible.
Experience
Our service team has over 50 years of combined experience with refurbished medical equipment. We have repaired and revitalized thousands of medical devices of all types. We have worked with autoclaves, ultrasounds, anesthesia machines, and more. Let us put our experience to work for you.
Reliability
We have service and support plans that fit your needs and your budget. Whether you need a complete service plan for all your equipment or emergency repair coverage for one or two devices, we offer the coverage you need.
When you work with Auxo Medical, we’ll be there for you when you need us. We offer emergency service 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Whatever goes wrong — whenever it goes wrong — we can get your equipment running again with little or no delay.
The secret to this service is preparedness. We keep a full stock of OEM preventative maintenance kits and parts for current and outdated models. Our service technicians travel with all the parts they might need for a planned maintenance call and most of what they might need for an emergency. No matter what service your equipment needs, we have the parts to get it done.
Onsite Repair and Refurbishment
Time is a key factor when providing medical services to patients. Auxo Medical keeps your equipment running with minimal downtime. Our technicians can often repair and recalibrate your equipment onsite. We can also upgrade and refurbish your equipment right there in your facility.
When it finally comes time to replace equipment, we can help with that as well. Our technicians can remove and replace your old equipment for a fraction of the cost of buying new medical equipment.
Customer Service
Regulatory requirements are a serious concern. Whatever documentation you need is available through our community portal. Paperwork may take time away from your patients; we make it as simple as possible to stay up to date on all your equipment documentation.
Try Auxo Medical Today
Our technicians are here to help you keep your equipment in top condition while saving your practice money. Contact Auxo Medical to learn more about what we can do for you.
