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‍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.

The Cost of Medical and Lab Sterilizers

The cost of sterilizers can vary depending on the type of sterilizer, the size of the unit, and the features it offers. Auxo Medical provides a wide variety of new and refurbished sterilizers and autoclaves to fit any budget. In addition we offer a wide range of Preventative Maintenance Plans to keep your sterilization equipment running at peak efficiency and reduce downtime related to equipment failures. See the benefits of an Auxo Medical Preventative Maintenance Plan in the recent article on a 13 hospital regional healthcare system that switched from the manufacturer to Auxo Medical as their sole provider of SPD preventative maintenance and repair support. Click Here.

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.

Budget constraints are an unfortunate reality for the medical industry. Doctors and medical staff want to focus on providing top-quality care. A great way to provide top-quality patient care while keeping budget expenditures low is to rely on refurbished medical sterilizers and other equipment.

Refurbished Medical Sterilizers Available from Auxo Medical

Auxo Medical provides a wide range of refurbished medical sterilizers. Our team of trained and qualified biomedical equipment technicians have over 50 years of combined experience refurbishing medical equipment to manufacturer standards. We specialize in sterilization and work with many of the most common types of sterilization equipment.

Autoclaves

Autoclaves are among the most common ways medical professionals sterilize equipment onsite. Autoclaves use a combination of pressure and high-temperature steam to kill harmful bacteria and viruses.

We offer a selection of refurbished autoclaves from reliable brands like Tuttnauer and Ritter. We restore these devices to match the original manufacturer specifications, so you know that your equipment will operate safely and reliably.

Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilizers

As versatile as autoclaves are, not all medical equipment can withstand the heat and moisture of a pressurized steam solution. Vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) sterilizers may be the perfect alternative. VHP sterilizers use hydrogen peroxide as a disinfecting agent without exposing equipment to the pressure and moisture used in autoclaves. This may lead to energy and water savings and is an environmentally friendly solution.

At Auxo Medical, we have an AAMI-certified technician on staff. This knowledge and experience shared with all our trained and qualified technicians help keep our equipment at peak performance. Whether our clients are buying refurbished equipment from us or have existing equipment that needs work, we can help provide services that may keep their facility operating at joint commission standards.

Ultraviolet Light Sterilizers

Ultraviolet sterilizers use UV-C light to destroy pathogens. UV-C is a non-toxic solution for sterilizing food, air, water, and facility surfaces. Ultraviolet light destroys bacterial and viral genetic molecules.

Our ultraviolet sanitation solutions are a safe and powerful way to meet a facility’s anti-microbial needs that are growing in popularity. Auxo Medical offers a variety of ultraviolet sanitation products. Our products are designed for mobility and easy integration with a facility’s existing systems. UV sanitation is a reliable way to keep work spaces clean and sanitized.

Benefits of Working With Auxo Medical

The refurbished medical sterilizers we offer are only part of the benefit of working with Auxo Medical. We also work to provide high-quality, reliable service to our customers.

Onsite Maintenance and Refurbishment

Auxo Medical takes steps to minimize the downtime of our client’s equipment. Our service technicians travel to customer facilities with all the needed parts for scheduled maintenance. Emergency service calls are also made with most of the necessary parts on hand. This allows our technicians to repair medical equipment in as little time as possible.

Our trained and qualified biomedical equipment technicians can often upgrade or refurbish a client’s current equipment without leaving their facility. This is an excellent way for them to save time and money while keeping their ability to treat patients efficiently.

24/7 Emergency Service

Medical emergencies don’t wait for holidays, and neither do our technicians. We make service calls whenever needed so our client’s ability to treat their patients is not undermined by malfunctioning equipment.

Service Plans that Fit Our Clients’ Needs

Every medical practice has its own needs. Auxo Medical accommodates these needs by offering four ongoing maintenance service plans.

Our Alpha plan offers clients complete maintenance and repair coverage for one fixed price. The advantage of this plan is that parts and labor for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance are covered, making the client’s service costs easy to predict and budget around.

The Beta plan covers parts and labor for scheduled maintenance of our client’s equipment. It also covers labor for unscheduled service calls. With this plan, the client only has to pay for any additional parts needed for emergency repairs. With some careful planning, a client may save money with this plan.

Auxo Medical’s Gamma service plan covers labor for scheduled and unscheduled service calls. This is an excellent plan for clients willing to be proactive in maintaining their practice’s equipment.

Our fourth plan, Delta, is another excellent option for clients who favor preventative maintenance. The Delta plan covers parts and labor for scheduled maintenance.

Visit our website for further information about our various service plans.

Customer Community Portal

Good record-keeping is as necessary as functioning equipment. Our customer community portal lets clients track their support cases and tag equipment. This makes scheduling service calls easy and keeps the client information up to date. Clients can also review the terms of any current or past service agreements they have made with us. They can check which equipment is covered by their plan.

The community portal also gives customers access to any necessary maintenance and service documentation. This can be a great time-saver when documenting their regulatory compliance or dealing with insurance companies.

Work With Auxo Medical Today

Auxo Medical seeks to provide high-quality products and services at an affordable price. If you are interested in working with our team, contact Auxo Medical for more information.

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