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The Critical Role of Medical and Lab Sterilizers

Medical sterilizers are specialized devices designed to eliminate all forms of microbial life, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores, from medical instruments, equipment, and supplies. This process is essential for preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), which can lead to severe complications, increased healthcare costs, and potentially life-threatening outcomes. Proper sterilization protocols are a cornerstone of infection control and patient safety in any healthcare facility.

The choice of sterilizer depends on several factors, including the type of items being sterilized, the volume of items to be processed, the available space, and the specific requirements of the facility. Auxo Medical offers a wide array of sterilizer types, sizes, and configurations to accommodate the diverse needs of the modern healthcare landscape.

Leading Brands in Medical and Lab Sterilization

Auxo Medical partners with the most trusted and innovative manufacturers in the medical sterilization industry to ensure that our customers have access to the highest-quality equipment available. Our featured brands include:

Steris: Setting the Standard for Sterilization

Steris is a global leader in infection prevention, contamination control, and surgical and critical care technologies. Their medical sterilizers are renowned for their reliability, advanced features, and compliance with the most stringent industry standards. Steris sterilizers are designed to meet the demanding needs of hospitals, surgical centers, and other healthcare facilities, offering a comprehensive range of solutions for steam, low-temperature, and high-level disinfection.

Auxo Medical offers a variety of Steris sterilizers, including:

• Steris 250LS 20” Lab Sterilizer: A state-of-the-art steam sterilizer meticulously refurbished for optimal performance, featuring a spacious 20x20x38 inch chamber.
• Steris Amsco 400 Series 48” House Steam Sterilizer Recessed: Engineered for efficient, high-volume sterilization with a spacious 26 x 37.5 x 48-inch chamber.
• Steris 400 Series 60” House Steam Sterilizer Recessed: Offering an even larger interior chamber with dimensions of 26 x 37.5 x 60 inches for maximum throughput.
• Steris LAB250 Sterilizer: Designed for laboratory settings, offering reliable and efficient sterilization of lab equipment and supplies.
• Steris HC-900 Evolution Sterilizer: Configured for prevacuum sterilization of heat- and moisture-stable materials, equipped with various cycles including prevacuum, gravity, and liquid.
• Steris Amsco Stage 3 Series 20” 3023 Sterilizer: A robust and reliable solution for demanding sterilization needs, featuring a 20″ x 20″ x 38″ chamber and pre-vacuum configuration.
• Steris Stage 3 Series 16″ 3013 Sterilizer: Includes a Stage 3 Controller with thermal printer, designed for recess mounting with a 16 x 16 x 26 chamber.
• Steris Amsco Century Small Sterilizer – Steris V120 Steam Sterilizer: An advanced solution tailored for operating rooms and hospital environments, boasting a 20″ x 20″ x 38″ chamber.
• Steris Amsco 400 Series 20″ Sterilizer: A refurbished steam sterilizer offering a reliable and efficient solution with a 20″x20″x38″ chamber.
• Steris 400 Series 16″ Sterilizer: A completely refurbished V116 steam sterilizer with a 16x16x26” chamber, including a rack & two shelf loading system.
• Steris Amsco Century 1262: Featuring a 26 x 26 x 39″ interior chamber and a vertical sliding automatic door.
• Steris Amsco Eagle 3053: A refurbished steam sterilizer with a 24″x 36″ x 60″ chamber, designed for recess mounting with an optional cabinet package.
• Steris Amsco Eagle 3043: Similar to the 3053, but with a 24″x 36″ x 48″ chamber.
• Steris Amsco Eagle 3033 Steam Sterilizer: Offering a large 24″ x 36″ x 36″ chamber and the advanced Stage 3 controller with a thermal printer.
• Steris Amsco Century V160: Designed for fast, efficient sterilization of heat and water-resistant materials, equipped with pre-vac, gravity, flash, express, leak test, and daily air removal cycles.
• Steris Amsco Century V148 Steam Sterilizer: Featuring a spacious 26″ x 37.5″ x 48″ chamber, accommodating a wide range of instruments and equipment.
• Steris V116 Steam Sterilizer: A refurbished steam sterilizer designed for fast, efficient sterilization, equipped with pre-vac, gravity, and flash cycles.
• Steris Amsco V136: Designed for fast, efficient sterilization of heat and water-resistant materials, equipped with pre-vac, gravity, flash, express, leak test, and daily air removal cycles.

Tuttnauer: Compact and Reliable Sterilization Solutions

Tuttnauer specializes in tabletop autoclaves and sterilizers, providing compact and reliable solutions for medical, dental, and laboratory applications. Their sterilizers are known for their ease of use, energy efficiency, and compliance with international standards. Tuttnauer offers a range of sterilizer models to meet the needs of smaller practices and clinics, providing efficient and effective sterilization in a space-saving design.

Auxo Medical offers a variety of Tuttnauer sterilizers, including:

• Tuttnauer Model 69B-SCP Pre-Vac Steam Sterilizer: Boasting a spacious internal chamber of 24″W x 36″H x 48″D, designed to meet the rigorous sterilization needs of modern facilities.
• Tuttnauer Model 5596 Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment System Add-on: Designed for hard water conditions, supplying required feed water to the steam generator.
• Tuttnauer Model 5596-ECP-V Scientific Pre-Vac Steam Sterilizer: Featuring internal chamber dimensions of 20W x 20H x 38D.
• Tuttnauer Model 5596-SCP-V Scientific Pre-Vac Steam Sterilizer: With dimensions of 20W x 20H x 38D, a single automatic vertical sliding door, and a stainless steel cabinet.
• Tuttnauer Plazmax 110 Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilizer: Inactivating microorganisms with Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) vapor and plasma.
• Tuttnauer Plazmax P50 Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilizer: Sterilizing medical devices by diffusing H2O2 into the chamber and converting the H2O2 molecules into a plasma state.
• Tuttnauer Plasmax 160 Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilizer: Similar to the Plazmax P50, utilizing H2O2 vapor and plasma for sterilization.

Skytron: Innovation in Surgical and Sterile Processing

Skytron is a leading provider of surgical and sterile processing solutions, offering a comprehensive range of equipment and services for healthcare facilities. Their sterilizers are designed to be energy-efficient, user-friendly, and compliant with the latest industry standards. Skytron offers a range of sterilizer models to meet the needs of hospitals and surgical centers, providing innovative solutions for steam sterilization and low-temperature sterilization.

Auxo Medical offers a variety of Skytron sterilizers, including:

• Skytron Integrity 270 Sterilizer: Setting new benchmarks for capacity and efficiency, processing up to sixteen 25-pound trays per cycle.
• Skytron Integrity 215 Sterilizer: A premier solution designed to address the diverse needs of today’s healthcare environments.
• Skytron Integrity 175 Sterilizer: Engineered for compact efficiency, providing standard throughput within a space-saving footprint.

New vs. Refurbished: Meeting Your Budgetary Needs

Auxo Medical understands that healthcare facilities operate within diverse budgetary constraints. To accommodate these varying needs, we offer both new and refurbished medical sterilizers. Our refurbished sterilizers undergo a rigorous inspection and refurbishment process, ensuring that they meet or exceed original manufacturer specifications. This provides a cost-effective alternative to purchasing new equipment without compromising on quality or performance.

The Advantages of Refurbished Sterilizers

• Significant Cost Savings: Refurbished sterilizers offer substantial cost savings compared to new units, allowing facilities to allocate resources to other critical areas.
• Guaranteed Performance: Auxo Medical’s refurbished sterilizers are thoroughly inspected, tested, and certified to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Warranty Protection: We offer warranties on our refurbished sterilizers, providing peace of mind and protecting your investment.
• Environmental Responsibility: Choosing refurbished equipment promotes sustainability by reducing electronic waste and conserving resources.

Key Features and Functionality

Auxo Medical’s selection of medical sterilizers offers a range of features and functionality designed to enhance efficiency, ease of use, and safety:

• Hands-Free Controls: Facilitate easy operation and minimize the risk of contamination.
• Easy-to-Read Displays: Provide clear and concise information about the sterilization cycle status.
• Thermal Printing Capabilities: Enable documentation of sterilization cycles for record-keeping and compliance.
• Durable Construction: Constructed from corrosion-resistant materials to ensure long-lasting performance.
• Various Sterilization Methods: Steam, dry heat, and chemical sterilization options available to accommodate different types of instruments and equipment.

Selecting the Right Sterilizer for Your Facility

Choosing the appropriate medical sterilizer for your facility requires careful consideration of several factors:

• Type of Instruments and Equipment: Different types of instruments and equipment require specific sterilization methods.
• Volume of Items to be Sterilized: The size of the sterilizer chamber should be appropriate for the volume of items to be processed.
• Available Space: Consider the available space when selecting a sterilizer model.
• Budget: Determine your budget and explore both new and refurbished options.
• Regulatory Requirements: Ensure that the sterilizer meets all applicable regulatory requirements.

Partnering with Auxo Medical for Sterilization Solutions

Auxo Medical is committed to providing healthcare facilities with reliable, high-quality medical sterilizers and exceptional customer service. Our team of experts can assist you in selecting the right sterilizer for your specific needs and budget, ensuring that you have the equipment necessary to maintain a safe and sterile environment. Contact Auxo Medical today or explore our extensive catalog below of medical sterilizers and discover how we can help you optimize your sterilization processes.