The STERRAD 100S System is a multi-purpose sterilizer intended for use in the sterile processing departments and ORs of hospitals and other medical facilities. The system employs the proprietary STERRAD Technology, a hydrogen peroxide gas plasma process to achieve at least a 10-6 Sterility Assurance Level in a 55-minute cycle. Various types of medical instruments and equipment can be sterilized in the system, with the exception of liquids, cellulosic materials (paper, linen, cotton, etc.), and medical instruments with restrictive labeling. The Sterrad 100S System is designed to be freestanding and self-contained, with no required connections other than an electrical power cord. It is also equipped with wheels, permitting it to be easily rolled from one location to another. In addition, the system has adjustable feet at the front of the unit to enable leveling, if required.
the STERRAD® 100S System has been a pioneer in low-temperature sterilization for nearly twenty years. Recognized for its proven performance, the STERRAD 100S System is your cost-effective choice for dry, low-temperature sterilization.
The STERRAD® 100 S Sterilizer is a hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizer that provides an environment sufficiently lethal to microorganisms to produce at least a 10-6 Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) for devices within label claims. The STERRAD 100 S Sterilizer has two separate peroxide injections/plasma stages, rather than one, in the sterilization cycle.
The STERRAD 100 S Sterilizer process has four distinct phases
This multiphased cycle reliably process sterile medical devices without toxic residues. The devices are then safe for immediate use or suitable for storage and later use. The equipment has built-in safeguards to ensure completion of each cycle run through all its phases.
Step One The vacuum stage is the first stage of the sterilization process. The chamber pressure is pumped down to 700 mTorr then plasma is lit.
Step Two The plasma stays lit at a controlled pressure of 500 mTorr for the 10 minutes for the short cycle or 15 minutes for the long cycle. This conditions the load for later sterilization. This air plasma is to assist in removing any residual moisture on or in the load by accelerating the vaporization of the water and allowing it to be removed from the chamber by the vacuum pump. The vent valve is opened following the plasma condition. Finally, the chamber pressure is pumped down to 400 mTorr before transitioning to the injection stage.
Step Three At the end of the 15 minutes, the chamber is vented to atmospheric pressure with filtered air.
Step four After the chamber reaches atmospheric pressure, there is a reduction of pressure in the chamber from 760 Torr (atmospheric pressure) to 0.4 Torr through the use of a vacuum pump.
Step One When the chamber has reached the pressure of 0.4 Torr, or less, approximately 1800 ml of a 59% nominal solution of hydrogen peroxide is injected into the sterilization chamber. The injection is accomplished by injector needles puncturing a hydrogen peroxide-containing ampoule in a cassette. Each cassette contains enough ampoules for five complete sterilization cycles. The positioning of the cassette and the injection is automated and software-monitored to ensure injection takes place. This step lasts 6 minutes.
Step Two At the end of the 6 minutes, the chamber is vented to atmospheric pressure with filtered air and held for 2 minutes (short cycle) or 10 minutes (long cycle). Adding filtered air to the chamber further compress the hydrogen peroxide, driving it into the lumens and other intricate mechanisms found in or on many medical devices.
Step Three After the chamber has been held at atmospheric pressure for two minutes, there is a reduction of pressure in the chamber from 760 Torr (atmospheric pressure) to 0.5 Torr through the use of vacuum pump.
Step Four During the plasma step of the cycle, RF energy applied for two minutes across the electrodes produces a series of reactions in the low-pressure hydrogen peroxide vapor in the chamber. This leads to the generation and acceleration of charged particles and the generation of free radicals and other reactive chemical species. This action enhances decomposition of hydrogen peroxide which has been added to the chamber.
Step Five At the conclusion of the plasma stage, pressure is reduced in the chamber from 0.5 Torr to 0.4 Torr through the use of a vacuum pump.
This is a Repeat of the Sterilization A phase, excluding the final step.
Step one At the conclusion of the plasma step, the chamber pressure is returned to atmospheric pressure by venting with filtered air. This concludes the process and the instruments are ready to be removed for use or for storage.
Soma Tech Intl offers Refurbished Sterrad ASP STERRAD 100S Sterilizer Systems up to 50% below OEM prices with the same service and warranty as new. The Sterrad ASP STERRAD 100S Sterilizer is not only technically refurbished but also cosmetically refurbished to make it work and look like new. When the refurbishing process starts on the Sterrad Sterilizer is carefully inspected and tested by our own in-house biomedical engineers that are highly skilled and certified to work on sterilizers . If necessary, parts are replaced to make sure that all aspects of the pump are functioning properly. Once everything is in working order, the unit is calibrated back to the original engineering manufacturer specifications. This ensures that the unit is working the same way that it originally left the manufacturer. After the Sterrad system is working like new it undergoes a special cosmetic restoration process. The Sterrad ASP STERRAD 100S Sterilizer is cleaned, minor scratches and dents are repaired, it's painted, and new decals are replaced if necessary. After this strenuous refurbishing process, the unit functions and looks like new. Soma Technology is ISO 13485 certified and ensures that the best quality is given to all capital medical equipment that they sell. Before the Sterrad ASP STERRAD 100S Sterilizer is labeled patient-ready and packed up for shipment, it goes through one last quality control test that makes sure all aspects are again working as they should. If you are looking to buy refurbished Sterrad Sterilizer System contact soma at [email protected] or call us at 1-800-GET-SOMA.
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