Autoclaves / Sterilizers

Autoclaves in medicine are used to sterilize medical equipment. Autoclaves use steam or heat to kill viruses, bacteria, spores and fungi. Autoclave machines heat equipment to temperatures exceeding 121 degrees Celsius for a prescribed period of time to ensure inactivation of any harmful germs. Autoclaving is also sometimes used to sterilize medical waste prior to disposal.

Sterilizers and autoclaves come in a variety of sizes and styles to suit individual needs and practices. Training in the proper use of autoclaves is necessary. One or more personnel may be trained in methods of sterilizing equipment. Infection control is of utmost importance, due to the fact that improper sterilization of medical equipment may lead to patient infections.

Whether you require a hand piece sterilizer or an industrial autoclave, there is equipment available to suit your needs. When choosing equipment, you may want to consider whether your needs will change in the future, in terms of the volume of equipment you may need to treat. Choosing equipment with an eye towards the future may prevent you from needing to replace your equipment with something larger in the future.