Prestige 210001 Classic Cass/Rack

 

The Prestige 21001 classic is a light, compact, robust and portable top loading autoclave. It includes 3 cassettes and a rack.

The range of autoclaves and internal furniture options ensure the 2100 classic remains the proven choice for all healthcare professionals throughout the world - whatever their sterilising needs.

Aspects to consider when choosing an autoclave:

• Class
• Chamber size
• Cycle time
• Case size
• Heater design
• Single use water
• Aesthetic design
• Printer facility
• Datalogging facility

Top tips on cleaning instruments before autoclaving:

• Clean instruments thoroughly to remove all blood, mucous and tissue deposits
• Whoever is cleaning the equipment should be properly trained
• Disposable gloves and protective clothing should be worn, and if splashes are a risk, a face mask or goggles
• Use a washer disinfector prior to autoclaving, expect for loads of porous nature
• Use an ultrasonic bath with a suitable enzyme detergent cleaner for loads where a washer disinfector isn?t suitable
• A second process, either disinfection or sterilisation, is recommended
• Instruments should be rinsed, dried and checked for damage or loose joints prior to use or storage

Advice on how to prepare instruments for autoclaving:

• If the instruments are to be used immediately after sterilisation they can be placed directly onto the appropriate autoclave tray without any form of packaging
• If instruments are going to be stored for use at a future time the use of appropriate packaging will help to maintain the integrity of the sterilised items
• Only use sterilisation packing materials, such as bags, sheets or pouches that are suitable for use within your autoclave
• Two approved techniques for packing items are wrapping in sheets of sterilising paper and using sterilization pouches
• Single sheets of sterilisation paper are suitable for wrapping sets of instruments
• The packaging being used should be folded around the contents as tightly as possible to reduce the amount of trapped air
• The parcel/bag should be secured with process indicator tape
• The parcel/bag should be labelled for identification and traceability, with the date and contents specified

• Choosing the right autoclave
• Cleaning surgical instruments using an autoclave
• Preparing instruments for autoclaving
• Maintaining and testing autoclaves