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Decontamination System |
Consolidated Introduces Advancement In Steam Sterilization!
The Problem
Your autoclave is probably releasing bacteria into the air. The escape of
microorganisms from steam-sterilizers is a serious issue for all
individuals (patients, biologists, nurses, professors, etc.) in hospitals
and laboratories. It is prudent that steps be taken to prevent the release
of any microorganisms from steam-sterilizers. It’s time to rethink how we
use such a common piece of laboratory equipment!
The Solution
Consolidated’s Effluent Decontamination System utilizes a high-efficiency
filter to remove bacteria from the purged air of steam sterilizers. It is
a simple and unique design which incorporates a patented, ultra-high
efficiency filter, rated at 99.9999+% efficiency for 0.01 micron. This
system can be factory-installed on new Consolidated Sterilizers or
retrofitted to existing units regardless of manufacturer.
The effectiveness of Consolidated’s system has been successfully proven by
independent facilities.
The CSS Advantage - Advantages of CSS’s Effluent Decontamination System Vs
Other Systems
The use of Consolidated’s system results in significant cost savings.
Consolidated utilizes an “internal” effluent decontamination system; it
does not require an external chamber or additional controls. This results
in a significant cost savings at the time of initial purchase. In
addition, the system is not complex and there is no required preventative
maintenance. As no additional steam (and hence cooling water) is required,
there is no increase in utility costs.
When comparing CSS’s system with the competition’s external in-line
(heated) filters, similar advantages are seen. While external filters do
not require nearly as much additional steam as an external tank, they do
require additional controls and routine filter maintenance (performed by a
qualified service person). The filters typically used in the external,
in-line system are of 0.2m porosity versus a much more stringent 0.01ųm
for CSS’s internal system. Studies have shown that 0.2ųm will not capture
all viruses.
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1 Marshall, B.M., H. Shin-Kim, D. Perlov, and S.B.
Levy. Release of bacteria during the purge cycles of steam-jacketed
sterilizers. British Journal of Biomedical Sciences 1999;56:247-252.
2 The sterile air filter assembly was tested at the University of
Massachusetts, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, under the
direction of Professor DavidA. Evans, Ph.D.
"This sterile air system produced commercially sterile air and, to the
limits of detection, no viable colonies of microorganisms were found".
- Professor David A. Evans, Ph.D. |
Key Features
- Remove all viable organisms
- In-line steam sterilization
- Filter is sterilized during process
- Disposable filter
- Full compliance with FDA requirements Remove all viable organisms
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