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Sterilizing Units, Steam, Bulk

in the chamber. The chamber is closed, and the appro-
Scope of this Product Comparison priate time and temperature settings are selected for
the material being sterilized. Some sterilizers allow
This Product Comparison covers large steam ster- these parameters to be preset so the push of a button
ilizers designed as freestanding units or supported will start sterilization. Personnel should refer to the
by mobile stands. Tabletop steam sterilizing units manufacturer’s instructions for settings appropriate
are covered in a separate Product Comparison ti- for the devices being sterilized.
tled STERILIZING UNITS, STEAM, TABLETOP. For
information on other types of sterilizing units, see When steam enters the sterilizer chamber, it con-
the following Product Comparisons: tacts the cool outer layer of the wrapped packs and
• Flexible Endoscope Reprocessors, Automatic condenses on it, leaving behind a small amount of water
and transferring substantial heat to the fabric. The
• Sterilizing Units, Ethylene Oxide
condensation of the steam also causes a 99% decrease
• Washer/Sterilizing Units

UMDNS information
This Product Comparison covers the following de-
vice term and product code as listed in ECRI’s
Universal Medical Device Nomenclature System™
(UMDNS™):
• Sterilizing Units, Steam, Bulk [16-141]

Purpose
Steam sterilizers use pressurized steam to generate
moist heat to eliminate viable microbes from non-heat-
sensitive medical devices, including heat-tolerant
products used for surgical and general patient care.

Principles of operation
Items to be sterilized are cleaned to remove contami-
nants, such as feces, dried blood, and sputum, and
rinsed with distilled or demineralized water to remove
any detergent or tap-water residues. They are put into
packs and loaded into baskets or carts that are placed

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in its volume and thus pulls in more steam to replace

the steam that has changed to water. The steam does
not continue to condense on the outer layer, which is
now at the steam’s temperature, but rather condenses
on the next layer inward; the process continues until
the steam has heated all items within the packs.
Once the steam has penetrated the packs and
heated their contents to the selected sterilization tem-
perature, the packs are held at that temperature for a
preset length of time. The higher the temperature, the
less time needed to achieve sterilization; the typical
sterilization temperature range is 121° to 135°C (250°
to 275°F). After the sterilization cycle is complete, the
steam is exhausted with the aid of a partial vacuum,
and the sterile items are dried using radiant heat from
the chamber and the evaporative effect of the vacuum
methods.
Large steam sterilizers are used for bulk steriliza-
tion processing and are typically found in the hospital’s
central supply department. Most operating suites and
labor and delivery areas are equipped with smaller
units for their own routine needs; however, those areas
that perform a great deal of sterilization may require
large sterilizers.
Air acts as a barrier against the penetration of
steam into a pack and therefore must be removed from
the sterilizer chamber by gravity, vacuum, steam
flush-pressure pulse, or a combination of gravity and
vacuum methods.
In a large gravity steam sterilizer, pressurized
steam is introduced into the chamber from an external (approximately 30 minutes). Total cycle time for a
source — typically a dedicated steam line from a boiler gravity sterilizer can exceed one hour.
in the physical plant. Steam rises above the cooler,
Vacuum sterilizers (also called prevacuum or high-
denser air in the chamber and gradually forces that air
vacuum sterilizers) provide quicker and more effective
out through a steam trap (a device that allows the
air elimination from the chamber than gravity units.
exhausting of air but not steam) at the bottom of the
At the beginning of the cycle, steam is injected at the
chamber. However, a certain amount of air inevitably
same time that a partial vacuum is created (precondi-
mixes with the steam, absorbing some of its heat, and
tioning), rapidly pulling the air out and the steam in
therefore limits the maximum attainable chamber and
and permitting the load to be heated very quickly to
load temperature at a given steam pressure. Gravity
the selected temperature.
sterilizers typically operate at 121° to 123°C (250° to
254°F) but can operate at 132°C (270°F) to achieve Because vacuum sterilizers provide effective air
flash sterilization, in which the items typically are not elimination, they can operate at higher temperatures,
wrapped. Instruments may also be put into containers typically 132° to 135°C (270° to 275°F). Consequently,
designed for use in flash sterilization. the load requires less exposure time (approximately
three to five minutes) at the selected sterilization tem-
Gravity sterilizers can process all types of items,
perature and higher vacuum levels during the drying
including wrapped packs, instruments, and sterile
phase allow for shorter drying times. Overall cycle
fluids. However, a major disadvantage of gravity
times for vacuum sterilizers are approximately 20 to
units is the long cycle time required for adequate
25 minutes.
steam penetration and effective air elimination from
the chamber. In addition, the lower sterilization tem- Vacuum sterilization is not suitable for all applica-
perature requires a relatively long period of exposure tions, however. Some hospitals prepare their own sterile

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fluids in reusable glass bottles with covers that allow indicators. Biological indicators are heat-resistant bac-
the passage of air; at prevacuum sterilizing tempera- terial spores that respond to sterilization much like the
tures, the liquid can boil away, and rapid exhausting actual microorganisms that may be present in a load.
can pop the covers off the bottles. Most prevacuum Chemical indicators determine whether a pack or con-
sterilizers, therefore, can also use gravity to remove air tainer was processed properly and can help detect
when processing sterile fluids. sterilization failures resulting from improper packag-
ing or loading or inaccurate steam temperatures.
In the steam flush-pressure pulse method, the
chamber is kept above atmospheric pressure, and air
is removed by a sequence of steam flushes and pressure Reported problems
pulses. Steam flush-pressure pulse units perform at
The steam sterilizer is an integral component in a
least as rapidly as vacuum sterilizers and at tempera-
complex system used to provide sterile products for
tures of 132° to 135°C (270° to 275°F). Because of the
patient care. This system includes collecting, clean-
above-atmospheric pressure, leaks cannot interfere
ing, and laundering used instruments and linen; wrap-
with the sterilization process, and Bowie-Dick moni-
ping packs; loading the sterilizer; using biological and
toring may not be needed. Sterilizers can be reconfig-
chemical indicators; monitoring steam pressure and
ured to perform this process if they are not equipped
quality; and storing the sterilized items. Therefore, it
to do so already.
is often difficult to determine the cause of problems
Flash sterilization is used to quickly sterilize instru- associated with steam sterilization processing.
ments that have become contaminated during surgery
and need to be reused. This rapid sterilization process The most notable problem is occasional false-positive
does not use full cycles of exposure and drying times. biological indicators, which can occur even though the
Exposure cycles are shortened by eliminating wrap- steam sterilizer is functioning properly. The biological
ping material or using sterilization containers that indicators, or the way in which they are handled or
ensure that all instruments are fully exposed to the incubated, may be at fault. Variabilities among biologi-
steam. Recent criticism of the sterilizing efficacy of this cal indicators can also cause false-positive results.
method has caused the Association for the Advance-
A common problem with vacuum steam sterilizers
ment of Medical Instrumentation to issue the following
is inadequate air removal from the sterilization cham-
recommendations for using flash sterilization:
ber, which can usually be traced to a worn door gasket
• Use only when the sterilized items are urgently or to problems with the vacuum system. This is tested
needed. using a prevacuum test pack (commonly known as a
Bowie Dick indicator). This problem does not affect
• Follow proper procedures before sterilization, such
steam flush-pressure pulse sterilizers because they
as cleaning, decontaminating, and inspecting in-
operate above atmospheric pressure.
struments and properly arranging items in the con-
tainer or tray. The mechanical safety of steam sterilizers is a con-
• Position the sterilizer close to the point of instru- cern because the sterilization chamber is under signifi-
ment use. cant positive or negative pressure at different times
during the cycle. All bulk steam sterilizer chambers
• Develop procedures to ensure proper aseptic instru- manufactured in the United States must conform to
ment handling and safety during the transfer of the applicable requirements of the American Society
sterilized items. of Mechanical Engineers Code for Boiler and Pressure
Sterilization cycles and variables can be displayed Vessels (see Standards and Guidelines below). One
graphically by a circle-chart recorder or alphanumeri- sterilizer explosion resulted from improper mainte-
cally by a microprocessor-controlled data reporter. nance of the electric steam generator beneath the
Both provide the date and time and indicate if any sterilizer (a pressure-relief valve was erroneously re-
problems have occurred that might adversely affect the placed with a plug). Other reported problems involve
sterilization cycle. The information can also be digi- worn parts affecting the mechanical integrity of the
tally displayed on the control panel. Many autoclaves chamber door and defective circuit boards causing
have audible and/or visible alarms to indicate interfer- smoke and fires within affected units. It is important
ence with the sterilization cycle; some have indicators that hospitals have regular preventive maintenance
that signal cycle completion. and inspection of their steam sterilizers.

The performance and effectiveness of a steam steril- Wet steam can cause sterilization problems, including
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wrapper materials and pack contents, and deterio- specifications have been categorized into one group
rated pack wrappers. Wet steam is commonly defined including all sterilizers with chamber sizes 2 m3.
as steam with a water-vapor content ≥3% (i.e., a% dry
Temperature ranges for steam sterilization should
steam) and is primarily caused by condensation in steam
be at least 121°C (250°F), which is the lowest com-
lines; other sources of wet steam include improper opera-
monly accepted temperature. Steam sterilizers should
tion of steam traps or the hospital’s boiler. As steam
have microprocessor controllers because they allow for
travels from the boiler to the sterilizers, condensation
more precise control and monitoring of sterilization
forms, causing an increase in the water-vapor content.
cycles. Also, to ensure that sterility is achieved, steril-
Sterilizers supplied with their own electric steam gener-
izers should record time and temperature. All cham-
ator usually have fewer wet-steam problems.
bers must conform with the ASME (American Society
Marginal steam quality may not be discovered unless of Mechanical Engineers) pressure vessel codes to en-
the hospital switches to barrier-type linens and pack sure safety (see Standards and Guidelines).
wrappers, which are less penetrable by steam and water
vapor. Muslin wrappers and linens are more penetrable Other considerations
during the sterilization and drying cycles and therefore The initial cost of a bulk steam sterilizer can vary
are less affected by marginal steam quality. from approximately $20,000 for an 18 ft3 (0.5 m3)
The type of wrapper material, pack density, and transfer-cart-loading vacuum sterilizer to about
chamber-loading technique can contribute to pack $600,000 for a large floor-loading vacuum unit that can
damage. Staining can result from rust contamination accommodate two carts. Features that significantly
of the steam supply lines, chemicals used to treat the contribute to price include the following:
boiler feed water carrying over into the steam, and • Method of air removal (i.e., gravity units typically
interaction of minerals and chemicals in the hospital’s cost less than other units)
main water supply with boiler-treatment chemicals. • Chamber size
Much of the criticism of flash sterilization focuses • Manual or power doors
on the short time the instrument load is exposed to the
• Controller options
steam. However, contamination of treated instru-
ments may actually result from presterilization and • Auxiliary loading equipment
poststerilization handling and not by an ineffective • Service contracts
rapid sterilization method — for instance, users might
inadequately clean and decontaminate items before • Trade-in equipment
sterilizing them, or unwrapped items might be con- • Delivery area
taminated as they are being carried to the sterile field. • Freight charges
Although this belief is gaining widespread acceptance
among infection control experts, at least one state has Several of these features also affect the cost of auto-
passed laws limiting the use of flash sterilization to claves, including method of air removal, controller
instances when there is an immediate need for steril- options, and service contracts.
ized items and no readily available alternative.
Cost containment
Manufacturers typically provide technical bulletins
Because bulk steam sterilizers entail ongoing main-
for each available size or model of sterilizer. These
tenance and operational costs, the initial acquisition
bulletins include detailed information on design and
cost does not accurately reflect the total cost of owner-
operating features, options, utilities requirements,
ship. Therefore, a purchase decision should be based
and installation considerations. Potential buyers
on issues such as life-cycle cost (LCC), local service
should obtain specific bulletins once they have defined
support, discount rates and non-price-related benefits
their needs regarding sterilizer type (gravity, vacuum,
offered by the supplier, and standardization with ex-
or steam flush-pressure pulse), loading (transfer cart
isting equipment in the department or hospital (i.e.,
or wheeled floor cart), and chamber size.
purchasing all sterilizers from one supplier).
Purchase considerations An LCC analysis can be used to compare high-cost
alternatives and/or to determine the positive or nega-
ECRI recommendations
tive economic value of a single alternative. For exam-
Included in the accompanying comparison chart are ple, hospitals can use LCC analysis techniques to
ECRI’s recommendations for minimum performance examine the cost-effectiveness of leasing or renting
requirements for bulk steam sterilizers; recommended equipment versus purchasing the equipment outright.

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Because it examines the cash-flow impact of initial • Costs associated with replacement trays, carts,
acquisition costs and operating costs over a period of shelves, etc.
time, LCC analysis is most useful for comparing
• Installation costs, which may include removing
alternatives with different cash flows and for reveal-
units that are being replaced and/or fitting a dedi-
ing the total costs of equipment ownership. One LCC
cated steam pipe from the physical plant, as well as
technique — present value (PV) analysis — is espe-
either connecting the sterilizer to the exhaust line
cially useful because it accounts for inflation and for
of the hospital heating, ventilating, and air-condi-
the time value of money (i.e., money received today is
tioning system or installing a dedicated exhaust
worth more than money received at a later date).
duct to the outside of the building.
Conducting a PV/LCC analysis often demonstrates
that the cost of ownership includes more than just the As illustrated by the above sample PV/LCC analysis,
initial acquisition cost and that a small increase in the initial acquisition cost is only a fraction of the total
initial acquisition cost may produce significant savings cost of operation over 10 years. Therefore, rather than
in long-term operating costs. The PV is calculated making a purchase decision based solely on the acquisi-
using the annual cash outflow, the dollar discount tion cost of a sterilizing unit, buyers should consider
factor (the cost of capital), and the lifetime of the operating costs over the lifetime of the equipment.
equipment (in years) in a mathematical equation.
For further information on PV/LCC analysis, cus-
The following represents a sample 10-year PV/LCC tomized analyses, and purchase decision support,
analysis for a medium-sized (0.85 m3) bulk sterilizer. readers should contact ECRI’s SELECT™ Group.

Present Value/Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Energy consumption is the main factor contributing
to a bulk sterilizer’s long-term operating costs. Elec-
Assumptions tricity costs can vary greatly depending on the unit’s
size, method of air removal (i.e., gravity units are less
• Operating costs are considered for years 1 through 10
expensive to run than other sterilizers), and the con-
• Dollar discount factor is 6% troller electronics system.
• Inflation rate is 6% for operating costs Hospitals can purchase service contracts or service
on a time-and-materials basis from the supplier. Serv-
• Average of 8 loads/day for 1 sterilizer
ice may also be available from a third-party organiza-
• Cost per load includes labor, maintenance/service tion. The decision to purchase a service contract should
contracts, supplies (e.g., biological monitors, record- be carefully considered; it can be justified for several
ing paper), steam, electricity, and water (O’Shaugh- reasons. Purchasing a service contract ensures that
nessy 1993) preventive maintenance will be performed at regular
intervals, thereby eliminating the possibility of unex-
• Costs of maintenance/service contracts in first year
pected maintenance costs. Also, many suppliers do not
of operation is included in warranty
extend sterilizer performance guarantees beyond the
Capital Costs length of the warranty unless the system is covered by
• Sterilizer = $80,000 a service contract.

Total Capital Costs = $80,000 ECRI recommends that, to maximize bargaining

leverage, hospitals negotiate pricing for service con-
Operating Costs tracts before the system is purchased. As a guideline,
• Annual load costs (year 1) at $13/load, 8 loads/day full-service contracts typically cost approximately 10%
= $37,960 of the sterilizing unit’s purchase price. Additional serv-
ice-contract discounts may be negotiable for multiple-
• Annual load costs (years 2 through 10) at $16/load, year agreements or for service contracts that are
8 loads/day = $46,720 bundled with contracts on other sterilizers in the de-
Total Operating Costs = $37,960 for year 1; partment or hospital.
$46,720/year for years 2 through 10
Stage of development
PV = ($538,440)
Steam sterilizers have been used in hospitals for
The following are costs not included in the above more than a century. Other than the method of air
analysis that should be considered for budgetary plan- removal and the addition of electronic controls and
ning: monitors, their basic theory of operation has changed

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Consolidated Stills H & P Labortechnik

Consolidated Stills & Sterilizers [102416] H & P Labortechnik AG [158485]
76 Ashford St Bruckmannring 17-19
PO Box 297 D-85764 Oberschleissheim
Boston MA 02134-0003 Germany
Phone: (617) 782-6072 Phone: 49 (89) 3158220
Fax: (617) 787-5865 Fax: 49 (89) 3154453
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125 James Way via Novara 89
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Internet: http://www.internationalpbi.it
ETC Singapore [173257]
#10 Jalan Kathi
Singapore 468662 KSG
Republic of Singapore KSG Sterilisatoren GmbH [158824]
Phone: 65 4444812 Buchhoferstrasse 5
E-mail: hyperbaric@etcusa.com D-82140 Olching
Internet: http://www.etcbiomedical.com Germany
Phone: 49 (8142) 29570
Getinge Fax: 49 (8142) 40384
E-mail: info@ksg-sterilisatoren.de
Getinge Australia Pty Ltd [193768] Internet: http://www.ksg-sterilisatoren.de
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MMM PriorClave
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[160098] 129-131 Nathan Way
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Internet: http://www.mmmgroup.com Internet: http://www.priorclave.co.uk

Nuve Rautoclave

Nuve Sanayi Malzemeleri Imalat Ve Ticaret AS Rautoclave cc [325875]

[318339] PO Box 331
Esenboga Yolu 22 km Mulbarton 2059
Akyurt South Africa
TR-06287 Ankara Phone: 27 (11) 6135616
Turkey Fax: 27 (11) 6135617
Phone: 90 (312) 3992830 E-mail: rauserv@iafrica.com
Fax: 90 (312) 3992197
E-mail: sales@nuve.com.tr Rodwell
Internet: http://www.nuve.com.tr Rodwell Scientific Instruments [358088]
Bentalls
Oppici Pipps Hill Industrial Estate
Basildon, Essex SS14 3SD
Oppici SA [339124]
England
Avenida Vicuna Mackenna 98
Phone: 44 (1268) 286646
Santiago
Fax: 44 (1268) 287799
Chile
E-mail: sales@rodwell-autoclave.com
Phone: 56 (2) 2221893
Internet: http://www.rodwell-autoclave.com
Fax: 56 (2) 6343588
E-mail: ventas@oppici.cl
Internet: http://www.oppici.cl SAL Pharma
SAL Pharma [399233]
Pelton & Crane Invicta Works
Houghton Road
The Pelton & Crane Co Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 6JE
Div DCI International [101592] England
11727 Fruehauf Dr Phone: 44 (1476) 515550
Charlotte NC 28241-7800 Fax: 44 (1476) 515551
Phone: (704) 588-2126, (800) 659-6560 E-mail: general@salpharma.com
Fax: (704) 587-7204 Internet: http://www.salpharma.com
E-mail: info@pelton.net
Internet: http://www.pelton.net
Sanyo
Sanyo GallenKamp bv [272303]
Primus Sterilizer
Rudonk 18
Primus Sterilizer Co Inc [153891] Postbus 3838
117 S 25th St NL-4824 AJ Breda
Omaha NE 68131 The Netherlands
Phone: (402) 344-4200 Phone: 31 (76) 5433833
Fax: (402) 344-4242 Fax: 31 (76) 5413732
E-mail: info@primus-sterilizer.com E-mail: sgbv@tip.nl
Internet: http://www.primus-sterilizer.com Internet: http://www.sanyogallenkamp.nl

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Sanyo GallenKamp plc [150886] STERIS Corp (Hong Kong) [227264]

Monarch Way Room 301-2 3/Fl Kodak House II
Belton Park 39 Healthy Street East
Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 5XG North Point
England Hong Kong SAR
Phone: 44 (1509) 265265 People’s Republic of China
Fax: 44 (1509) 269770 Phone: 852 25633623
E-mail: sanyogall@sgplc.co.uk Fax: 852 25637387
Internet: http://www.sanyogallenkamp.com Internet: http://www.steris.com
Sanyo Sales & Marketing Corp
Medical Systems Div [399136] STERIS Ltd [355810]
5-15 Hiyoshi-cho 2-chome STERIS House
Moriguchi-shi Jays Close Viables
Osaka 570-8634 Basingstoke, Hampshire RG22 4AX
Japan England
Phone: 81 (6) 69924015 Phone: 44 (1256) 840400
Fax: 81 (6) 69920360 Fax: 44 (1256) 466502
E-mail: setb96133901@swan.sanyo.co.jp Internet: http://www.steris.com
Internet: http://www.sanyo-ssm.com
Sanyo Scientific Sales and Supply Co STERIS Singapore [320749]
Div Sanyo North America Corp [171737] No 61 Geylang Lorong 17
1062 W Thorndale Ave #03-01 Lam Leong Building
Cornerstone Business Park Singapore 388574
Bensenville IL 60106 Republic of Singapore
Phone: (630) 521-0357, (800) 858-8442 Phone: 65 8417677
Fax: (630) 238-0074 Fax: 65 8417655
E-mail: info@sss.sanyo.com E-mail: info@steris.com
Internet: http://www.sanyo.com Internet: http://www.steris.com

Sauter
Sauter AG [186709] TECNO-GAZ
Alviereg 17
CH-9490 Vaduz
Switzerland TECNO-GAZ SpA [152517]
Phone: 41 (42) 32375730 strada Cavalli 4
Fax: 41 (42) 32320336 I-43038 Sala Baganza PR
Italy
Phone: 39 (0521) 833926
Sterilizing Systems
Fax: 39 (0521) 833391
Sterilizing Systems [146777] E-mail: info@tecnogaz.com
PO Box 1388 Internet: http://www.tecnogaz.com
Alpharetta GA 30009
Phone: (770) 475-1099
Fax: (770) 751-1256
E-mail: sterilizingsys@mindspring.com Tomy Tech

STERIS
Tomy Tech USA Inc [161286]
STERIS Corp [107114] 40479 Encyclopedia Circle
5960 Heisley Rd Fremont CA 94538
Mentor OH 44060-1834 Phone: (510) 440-1976, (800) 545-8669
Phone: (440) 354-2600, (800) 548-4873 Fax: (510) 440-1975
Fax: (440) 354-2321 E-mail: info@tomytech.com
Internet: http://www.steris.com Internet: http://www.tomytech.com

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Tuttnauer Zirbus Apparatebau

Zirbus Apparate- und Maschinenbau GmbH
Tuttnauer Europe bv [183737]
[285266]
Paardeweide 36
Hilfe Gottes 1
Postbus 7191
D-37539 Bad Grund
NL-4800 GD Breda
Germany
The Netherlands
Phone: 49 (5327) 83800
Phone: 31 (76) 5423510
Fax: 49 (5327) 838080
Fax: 31 (76) 5423540
E-mail: info@zirbus.de
E-mail: info@tuttnauer.nl
Internet: http://www.zirbus.de
Internet: http://www.tuttnauer.com

Tuttnauer Russia [418600] About the chart specifications

Zoubovsky Boulevard 17 Room 424 The following terms are used in the chart:
119021 Moskva
Air removal: Users can specify sterilizers with only
Russia
gravity cycles or combination units that use vacuum
Phone: 7 (95) 2471763
air-removal cycles to process wrapped packs and
Fax: 7 (95) 2471763
instruments and a gravity cycle to process sterile
E-mail: tuttnauer@online.ru
fluids.
Internet: http://www.tuttnauer.ru
Chamber sizes: Chamber dimensions separated by
Tuttnauer USA Co Ltd [108837] commas indicate that all models in the series are
25 Power Dr available in all listed sizes.
Hauppauge NY 11788
A note on chamber sizes: All manufacturers make
Phone: (631) 737-4850, (800) 624-5836
smaller sterilizers. However, those <18 ft3 are typi-
Fax: (631) 737-0720
cally too small for fast and economical processing of
E-mail: info@tuttnauer.com
wrapped linen packs, instruments, and liquids in the
Internet: http://www.tuttnauer.com
sterile processing department. Some manufacturers
can supply sterilizers larger than 85 ft3; however, these
are typically designed for commercial processing
Wesa rather than routine hospital use.

Wesa AG [151037] Loading: Transfer carts consist of a wheeled carriage

rue de l’Industrie 41 that transports a loading car to and from the steril-
B-4700 Eupen izer. The loading car is disengaged from the car-
Belgium riage and slid into the sterilizer chamber. With floor
Phone: 32 (87) 740404 carts, the entire cart is wheeled into the chamber.
Fax: 32 (32) 744673 Recorder: Most sterilizers have either a strip- or cir-
E-mail: info@wesasteri.com cle-chart recorder. The recorder can document the
Internet: http://www.wesasteri.com total cycle time, phases and elapsed time, all set
points, the date, alarms, and a cycle summary.
Installation: Sterilizers can be pit or floor mounted. In
Xinhua pit-mounted models, the chamber floor is aligned
with the building floor to allow direct loading and
Shandong Xinhua Medical Instrument Factory unloading of processing carts. In floor-mounted
[291655] models, a hydraulic lift is provided at each door to
No 2 Honggou Road raise and lower processing carts for loading and
Zhangdian unloading. Push-button lift controls are included on
255027 Zibo the control panel.
Shandong Province
People’s Republic of China 316L stainless steel: Similar to type 316, except the
Phone: 86 (533) 2183171 carbon level (0.03) is labeled “maximum immune” to
Fax: 86 (533) 2183211 intergranular corrosion.
E-mail: xhmed@public.zbptt.sd.cn Programmable: Certain programs and program pa-
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Abbreviations: MDD — Medical Devices Directive

AISI — American Iron and Steel Institute NFS — Network File System
ARO — After receipt of order PC — Personal computer
ASME — American Society of Mechanical Engi- PIN — Personal identification number
neers
psig — Pounds per square inch guage
BS — British Standard
TUV — Technischer Ueberwachungs Verein
CE — Communaute Europeen
CE mark — Conformite Europeene mark UL — Underwriters Laboratories

CEN — Comite Europeen de Normalisation VDE — Verband Deutscher Electrotechniker

CGMP — Current Good Manufacturing Practices Note: The data in the charts derive from suppli-
ers’ specifications and have not been verified through
CIF — Common Intermediate Format independent testing by ECRI or any other agency.
Because test methods vary, different products’ specifi-
CLA — City of Los Angeles
cations are not always comparable. Moreover, products
CRN — Canadian Registration Number and specifications are subject to frequent changes.
ECRI is not responsible for the quality or validity of
CRT — Cathode ray tube the information presented or for any adverse conse-
CSA — Canadian Standards Association quences of acting on such information.

DIN — Deutsches Institut fuer Normung When reading the charts, keep in mind that, unless
otherwise noted, the list price does not reflect supplier
EC — European Community discounts. And although we try to indicate which
features and characteristics are standard and which
EEC — European Economic Community
are not, some may be optional, at additional cost.
EMC — Electromagnetic compatibility
For those models whose prices were supplied to us
EN — European Norm in currencies other than U.S. dollars, we have also
listed the conversion to U.S. dollars to facilitate com-
ETL — ETL Testing Laboratories parison among models. However, keep in mind that
FDA — U.S. Food and Drug Administration exchange rates change often.

IEC — International Electrotechnical Commission Need to know more?

ISO — International Organization for Standardiza- For further information about the contents of this
tion Product Comparison, contact the HPCS Hotline at +1
(610) 825-6000, ext. 5265; +1 (610) 834-1275 (fax); or
LCD — Liquid crystal display hpcs@ecri.org (e-mail).

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MODEL ECRI-RECOMMENDED ARS ARS BAUMER
SPECIFICATIONS *
Bulk Steam 81000 : 85000 81000 : 85000 Advance DL :
Sterilizers Floor Loading Advance DL
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Not specified

FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Not specified

CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Not specified
AIR REMOVAL Gravity only or Gravity only or Vacuum
vacuum and gravity vacuum and gravity
combination combination

CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 61 x 91.4 x 91.4 66 x 157.5 x 106.7 40 x 40 x 60 (15.7 x
(24 x 36 x 36), (26 x 62 x 42), 15.7 x 23.6),
61 x 91.4 x 121.9 66 x 157.5 x 193 60 x 60 x 80 (23.6 x
(24 x 36 x 48), (26 x 62 x 76), 23.6 x 31.5),
61 x 91.4 x 152.4 custom to order 60 x 60 x 120
(24 x 36 x 60), (23.6 x 23.6 x 47.2)
custom to order

VOLUME,
m3 (ft3) >2 (71) 0.51 (18), 1.1 (39), 0.096 (3.39),
0.68 (24), 2 (71) 0.288 (10.17),
0.85 (30) 0.432 (15.25)

CHAMBER MATERIAL Nickel-clad steel or Nickel-clad steel or 316L stainless steel

316 stainless steel 316 stainless steel

LOADING Transfer cart/ Floor cart Basket/transfer cart

carriage
TEMP RANGE, °C (F)
Gravity cycle ≥121 (250) 100-135 100-135 NA
(212-275) (212-275)

Vacuum cycle ≥121 (250) 110-135 110-135 121-134

(230-275) (230-275) (250-273)

Steam flush-
pressure pulse ≥121 (250) NA NA NA
CONTROLLER Microprocessor Automatic Automatic Automatic
controller
RECORDER Time, temperature Circle chart or Circle chart or NA : Optional
printer printer printer

DOORS Single or double Single or double Single/double : Sngl

Operation Manual or power Power Manual sliding door,
opt auto slide door
INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed Yes No Yes

Recessed in wall Yes Yes Yes

Pit mounted No Yes Yes

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MODEL ECRI-RECOMMENDED ARS ARS BAUMER
SPECIFICATIONS *
Bulk Steam 81000 : 85000 81000 : 85000 Advance DL :
Sterilizers Floor Loading Advance DL
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS,
kg/cm2 (psig) 3.5-5.6 (50-80) 3.5-5.6 (50-80) Steam generator
enclosed

ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 120, controls ** 120, controls ** NA

Vacuum models, VAC 120, controls ** 120, controls ** 220/380

Steam flush-
pressure pulse,
VAC NA NA NA

PLANNING & PURCHASE

List price,
std configuration $22,000-120,000 $100,000-200,000 Not specified

Warranty 2 years, parts and 2 years, parts and 1 year, parts;

labor; 15 years, labor; 15 years, 5 years, chamber
pressure vessel pressure vessel vessel

Delivery time, ARO 4-6 weeks 4-6 weeks 4-8 weeks

Training 1-2 days on-site 1-2 days on-site Not specified

Year first sold 1973 1975 1999 : 2000

Number installed
USA/worldwide Not specified Not specified Not specified

Fiscal year November to October November to October Not specified

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Chamber must con- Electromechanical Side sliding or None specified.
form with ASME or microprocessor hinged wedge
pressure vessel controls; locking, heated
codes; vacuum relief premium-grade, doors; electro-
line should be nonproprietary mechanical or micro-
filtered with ≤0.3 industrial processor controls;
µm pore size to components; optional premium-grade,
allow sterile air water process nonproprietary
into chamber. recovery system. industrial
Meets requirements components;
of ASME and CLA. optional water
process recovery
system. Meets
requirements of ASME
and CLA.

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** As specified for boilers or vacuum pumps.

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MODEL BAUMER BAUMER BAUMER BAUMER

Advance NS Hi-Vac Plus Hi-Vac Steam Nurse-Lab Steam

Sterilizers Sterilizers Sterilizer
WHERE MARKETED Not specified Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide

FDA CLEARANCE Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
AIR REMOVAL Gravity Vacuum Vacuum Gravity

CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 40 x 40 x 60 40 x 46 x 60 (15.7 x 46 x 46 x 60 (18.1 x 40 (dia) x 60
(15.7 x 15.7 x 23.6) 18.1 x 24), 46 x 46 18.1 x 24), 46 x 46 (15.7 x 23.6),
x 120 (18.1 x 18.1 x x 120 (18.1 x 18.1 x 40 x 40 x 60
47.2), 46 x 66 x 120 47.2), 46 x 66 x 120 (15.7 x 15.7 x
(18.1 x 26 x 47.2), (18.1 x 26 x 47.2), 23.6), 40 x 40 x 120
66 x 66 x 160 (26 x 66 x 66 x 160 (26 x (15.7 x 15.7 x 47.2)
26 x 63), 66 x 66 26 x 63), 66 x 66
x 200 (26 x 26 x x 200 (26 x 26 x
78.7) 78.7)

VOLUME,
m3 (ft3) 0.096 (3.39) 0.14 (4.9), 0.25 0.14 (4.9), 0.25 0.096 (3.39), 0.19
(9), 0.36 (12.9), (9), 0.36 (12.9), (6.71)
0.52 (18.5), 0.69 0.52 (18.5), 0.69
(24.6), 0.87 (30.7) (24.6), 0.87 (30.7)

CHAMBER MATERIAL 316L stainless steel 316L stainless steel 316L stainless steel 316L stainless steel

LOADING Basket Transfer cart Transfer cart Basket

TEMP RANGE, °C (F)

Gravity cycle 121-134 (250-273) NA NA 105-121
(221-250)

Vacuum cycle NA 121-134 121 or 134 NA

(250-273) (250 or 273)

Steam flush-
pressure pulse NA NA NA NA
CONTROLLER Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic

RECORDER NA Printer Optional NA

DOORS Single Single or double Single or double Single or double

Operation Manual sliding door Automatic sliding Manual sliding door Manual, central
door locker
INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed Yes Yes Yes Yes

Recessed in wall Yes Yes Yes Yes

Pit mounted Yes Yes Yes Yes

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MODEL BAUMER BAUMER BAUMER BAUMER

Advance NS Hi-Vac Plus Hi-Vac Steam Nurse-Lab Steam

Sterilizers Sterilizers Sterilizer
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS,
kg/cm2 (psig) Steam generator 2.5 (37) 2.5 (37) Steam generator
enclosed enclosed

ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 220/380 NA NA 220/380

Vacuum models, VAC NA 220/380 220/380 NA

Steam flush-
pressure pulse,
VAC NA NA NA NA

PLANNING & PURCHASE

List price,
std configuration Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Warranty 1 year, parts; 1 year, parts; 1 year, parts; 1 year, parts;

5 years, chamber 5 years, chamber 5 years, chamber 5 years, chamber
vessel vessel vessel vessel

Delivery time, ARO 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Training Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Year first sold 1999 1952 1952 1952

Number installed
USA/worldwide Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Fiscal year Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. None specified. None specified. None specified.

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MODEL BAUMER BAUMER BELIMED INFECTION BELIMED INFECTION
CONTROL CONTROL
Nurse Steam Plus Pharma GR HS1 : GR HS2 HS1 : HS2
Sterilizer Sterilizer
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide

FDA CLEARANCE Not specified Not specified Yes Yes

CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Yes Yes
AIR REMOVAL Gravity Vacuum Vacuum or gravity Vacuum or gravity

CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 40 (dia) x 60 40 x 46 x 60 (15.7 x 66 x 123 x 104 66 x 108 x 104
(15.7 x 23.6), 18.1 x 23.6), 46 x (26 x 48.4 x 40.9), (26 x 42.5 x 40.9),
40 x 40 x 60 46 x 120 (18.1 x 66 x 123 x 140 66 x 108 x 140
(15.7 x 15.7 x 18.1 x 47.2), 46 x (26 x 48.4 x 55.1), (26 x 42.5 x 55.1),
23.6), 40 x 40 x 120 66 x 120 (18.1 x 26 66 x 123 x 170 66 x 108 x 170
(15.7 x 15.7 x 47.2) x 47.2), 66 x 66 x (26 x 48.4 x 66.9), (26 x 42.5 x 66.9),
160 (26 x 26 x 63), 66 x 123 x 200 66 x 108 x 200
66 x 66 x 200 (26 x (26 x 48.4 x 78.7) (26 x 42.5 x 78.7)
26 x 78.7)

VOLUME,
m3 (ft3) 0.096 (3.39), 0.19 0.14 (4.9), 0.25 0.84 (30), 0.74 (26),
(6.71) (9), 0.36 (12.9), 1.13 (40), 1 (35),
0.52 (18.5), 0.69 1.38 (48), 1.21 (42),
(24.6), 0.87 (30.7) 1.62 (57) 1.42 (50)

CHAMBER MATERIAL 316L stainless steel 316L stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel

LOADING Basket Transfer cart Loading cart/ Cart/carriage/auto-

automated conveyors mated conveyors
TEMP RANGE, °C (F)
Gravity cycle 121 or 134 121-134 (250-273) 100-135 100-135
(250 or 273) (212-275) (212-275)

Vacuum cycle NA NA 100-135 100-135

(212-275) (212-275)

Steam flush-
pressure pulse NA NA NA NA
CONTROLLER Automatic Automatic Microprocessor Microprocessor

RECORDER NA Printer Printer and/or store Printer and/or store

to remote computer to remote computer

DOORS Single or double Single or double Single or double Single or double

Operation Manual, central Automatic sliding Power horizontal Power horizontal
locker door sliding door sliding door
INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed Yes Yes Yes Yes

Recessed in wall Yes Yes Yes Yes

Pit mounted Yes Yes Yes No

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MODEL BAUMER BAUMER BELIMED INFECTION BELIMED INFECTION
CONTROL CONTROL
Nurse Steam Plus Pharma GR HS1 : GR HS2 HS1 : HS2
Sterilizer Sterilizer
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS,
kg/cm2 (psig) Steam generator 2.5 (37) 2.5-4.5 (35-65), 2.5-4.5 (35-65),
enclosed optional integrated optional integrated
steam generator steam generator
ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 220/380 NA 208 VAC, 3-phase 208 VAC, 3-phase

Vacuum models, VAC NA 220/380 208 VAC, 3-phase 208 VAC, 3-phase

Steam flush-
pressure pulse,
VAC NA NA NA NA

PLANNING & PURCHASE

List price,
std configuration Not specified Not specified $140,000-165,000 $110,000-147,000

Warranty 1 year, parts; 1 year, parts; 1 year, parts and 1 year, parts and
5 years, chamber 5 years, chamber labor including PMs labor including PMs
vessel vessel

Delivery time, ARO 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks 4-5 months 4-5 months
Training Not specified Not specified 1-2 days on-site, 1-2 days on-site
optional at factory optional at factory
Year first sold 1952 1952 2002 2002
Number installed
USA/worldwide Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Fiscal year Not specified Not specified January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. None specified. Microprocessor Microprocessor
controls; non- controls; non-
proprietary proprietary
industrial industrial
components; all components; all
stainless components stainless components
for pure-steam for pure-steam
operation; water- operation; water-
saving option, <1 saving option, <1
gallon/cycle; gallon/cycle;
data-management data-management
capabilities. capabilities.

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MODEL BELIMED INFECTION BUXTON CISA CISA
CONTROL
VS1 : VS2 9300 : 9400 : 9500 Series 420 Series 640

WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide

FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes Yes

CE MARK (MDD) Yes No Yes Yes
AIR REMOVAL Vacuum or gravity Gravity or high Vacuum Vacuum
vacuum

CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 66 x 66 x 70 61 x 91.4 x 91.4 45 x 45 x [70, 100, 66 x 66 x [70, 100,
(26 x 26 x 27.6), (24 x 36 x 36) : 125] (17.7 x 17.7 x 125, 160, 190]
66 x 66 x 100 61 x 91.4 x 121.9 [27.6, 39.4, 49.2]) (26 x 26 x [27.6,
(26 x 26 x 39.4), (24 x 36 x 48) : 39.4, 49.2, 63,
66 x 66 x 130 61 x 91.4 x 152.4 74.8])
(26 x 26 x 51.2) (24 x 36 x 60)

VOLUME,
m3 (ft3) 0.30 (11), 0.42 (15) 0.14 (4.9) : 0.35 (12.4) :
0.44 (15), 0.20 (7.1) : 0.43 (15.2) :
0.57 (20) 0.25 (8.8) 0.59 (20.8) :
0.69 (24.4) :
0.82 (29)
CHAMBER MATERIAL Stainless steel Nickel-clad or AISI 316Ti AISI 316Ti
stainless steel

LOADING Loading cart/rack, Transfer cart Manual or transfer Transfer cart

draw-out shelves cart
TEMP RANGE, °C (F)
Gravity cycle 100-135 121-135 (250-275) 121-135 (250-275) 121-135 (250-275)
(212-275)

Vacuum cycle 100-135 121-135 (250-275) 121-135 (250-275) 121-135 (250-275)

(212-275)

Steam flush-
pressure pulse Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
CONTROLLER Microprocessor Automatic Programmable logic Programmable logic
systems systems
RECORDER Printer and/or store Recorder/chamber Printer Printer
to remote computer

DOORS Single or double Single or double Single or double Singler or double

Operation Power vertical Manual Pneumatic sliding, Pneumatic sliding,
sliding door vertical/horizontal vertical/horizontal
INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed Yes Yes Yes Yes

Recessed in wall Yes Yes Yes Yes

Pit mounted No Yes No No

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MODEL BELIMED INFECTION BUXTON CISA CISA
CONTROL
VS1 : VS2 9300 : 9400 : 9500 Series 420 Series 640

SUPPLY STEAM PRESS,

kg/cm2 (psig) 2.5-4.5 (35-65), 3.5-5.6 (50-80) 3-4 3-4
optional integrated
steam generator
ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 208 VAC, 3-phase 120 : 208 : 208 Not specified Not specified

Vacuum models, VAC 208 VAC, 3-phase As required 240-400, 24 kW 240/400, 31 kW/49 kW

Steam flush-
pressure pulse,
VAC NA Not specified Not specified Not specified

PLANNING & PURCHASE

List price,
std configuration $67,000-80,000 $43,000-60,000 Not specified Not specified

Warranty 1 year, parts and 1 year, parts; 90 15 months 15 months

labor including PMs days, laser; 15
years, vessel

Delivery time, ARO 4-5 months 90-120 days 30 days 30 days

Training 1-2 days on-site, As required On-site/in factory On-site/in factory
optional at factory
Year first sold 2002 1980 1948 Not specified
Number installed
USA/worldwide Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Fiscal year January to December October to September January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Microprocessor All brass pipes. Optional supervision Optional supervision
controls; non- Meets requirements management system, management system,
proprietary of CSA and UL. sterilization sterilization
industrial management system. management system.
components; all Meets requirements Meets requirements
stainless components of CE 93/42, DIN, of CE 93/42, DIN,
for pure-steam EN, ISO, TUV. EN, ISO, TUV.
operation; water-
saving option, <1
gallon/cycle;
data-management
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MODEL CONSOLIDATED STILLS CONSOLIDATED STILLS CONSOLIDATED STILLS CONSOLIDATED STILLS

Cylindrical/Double- Cylindrical/Single- Rectangular Steril- Rectangular Steril-

Wall Sterilizers Wall Sterilizers izers SR Series izers SSR Series
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide

FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes Yes

CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
AIR REMOVAL Gravity only or Gravity only or Gravity only or Gravity only or
vacuum and gravity vacuum and gravity vacuum and gravity vacuum and gravity
combination combination combination combination

CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 40.6 (dia) x 61 40.6 (dia) x 61 61 x 61 x 91.4 40.6 x 40.6 x 66
(16 x 24) : (16 x 24) : (24 x 24 x 36) : (16 x 16 x 26),
40.6 (dia) x 91.4 50.8 (dia) x 91.4 61 x 61 x 121.9 50.8 x 50.8 x 96.5
(16 x 36) : (20 x 36) (24 x 24 x 48) : (20 x 20 x 38)
50.8 (dia) x 91.4 61 x 91.4 x 91.4
(20 x 36) : (24 x 36 x 36) :
50.8 (dia) x 121.9 61 x 91.4 x 121.9
(20 x 48) : (24 x 36 x 48) :
61 (dia) x 90.4 61 x 91.4 x 152.4
(24 x 35.6) (24 x 36 x 60)
VOLUME,
m3 (ft3) 0.08 (2.8) : 0.08 (2.8) : 0.35 (12) : 0.12 (3.9),
0.13 (4.2) : 0.19 (6.3) 0.47 (16) : 0.26 (8.7)
0.19 (6.3) : 0.52 (18) :
0.26 (8.7) : 0.70 (24) :
0.27 (8.9) 0.87 (30)
CHAMBER MATERIAL Stainless steel Stainless steel Nickel-clad steel Nickel-clad steel
(optional Monel) (optional Monel) (optional stainless (optional stainless
steel) steel)

LOADING Shelves (optional Shelves (optional Shelves (optional Shelves (optional

cart, carriage) cart, carriage) cart, carriage) cart, carriage)
TEMP RANGE, °C (F)
Gravity cycle 121-135 121-135 121-135 121-135
(250-275) * (250-275) (250-275) * (250-275) *

Vacuum cycle 121-135 121-135 121-135 121-135

(250-275) * (250-275) (250-275) * (250-275) *

Steam flush-
pressure pulse NA NA NA NA
CONTROLLER Manual (optional Manual (optional Manual (optional Manual (optional
automatic) automatic) automatic) automatic)
RECORDER Strip or circle Strip or circle Strip or circle Strip or circle
chart (controller chart (controller chart (controller chart (controller
dependent) dependent) dependent) dependent)
DOORS Single or double Single or double Single or double Single or double
Operation Manual Manual Manual Manual

INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed Yes Yes Yes Yes

Recessed in wall Yes Yes Yes Yes

Pit mounted No No No No

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MODEL CONSOLIDATED STILLS CONSOLIDATED STILLS CONSOLIDATED STILLS CONSOLIDATED STILLS

Cylindrical/Double- Cylindrical/Single- Rectangular Steril- Rectangular Steril-

Wall Sterilizers Wall Sterilizers izers SR Series izers SSR Series
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS,
kg/cm2 (psig) 3.5-5.6 (50-80) vac- 3.5-5.6 (50-80) vac- 3.5-5.6 (50-80) vac- 3.5-5.6 (50-80) vac-
uum, 2.8-4.2 (40-60) uum, 2.8-4.2 (40-60) uum, 2.8-4.2 (40-60) uum, 2.8-4.2 (40-60)
gravity gravity gravity gravity
ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 120/220 120/220 120/220 120/220

Vacuum models, VAC 120/220 120/220 120/220 120/220

Steam flush-
pressure pulse,
VAC NA NA NA NA

PLANNING & PURCHASE

List price,
std configuration $7,565-14,485 $6,945-10,695 $21,690-33,755 $15,975-30,305

Warranty 1 year, parts and 1 year, parts and 1 year, parts and 1 year, parts and
labor labor labor; 15 years, labor; 15 years,
nickel-clad steel nickel-clad steel
chambers chambers

Delivery time, ARO 90-120 days 90-120 days 90-120 days 90-120 days
Training Maintenance/opera- Maintenance/opera- Maintenance/opera- Maintenance/opera-
ting manual, on-site ting manual, on-site ting manual, on-site ting manual, on-site
Year first sold 1948 1948 1948 1948
Number installed
USA/worldwide ~7,500 world- ~7,500 world- ~7,500 world- ~7,500 world-
wide wide wide wide
Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Double-wall stain- Single-wall stain- Solid-state digital Solid-state digital
less steel chamber; less steel chamber; automatic controls automatic controls
solid-state digital solid-state digital or microprocessor or microprocessor
automatic controls automatic controls controls with CRT controls with CRT
or microprocessor or microprocessor display; display;
controls with CRT controls with CRT available with available with
display; strip- or display; strip- or strip- or circle- strip- or circle-
circle-chart circle-chart chart recorder; chart recorder;
recorder; cycle recorder; cycle cycle lockout cycle lockout
lockout; automatic lockout; automatic against unauthorized against unauthorized
utility shutdown utility shutdown use; automatic use; automatic
available; available; utility shutdown utility shutdown
most units can be most units can be available; most available; most
fitted with an fitted with an units can be fitted units can be fitted
integral electri- integral electri- with an integral with an integral
cally heated steam cally heated steam electrically heated electrically heated
generator; all generator; all steam generator; all steam generator; all
orders custom made. orders custom made. orders custom made. orders custom made.
Meets requirements Meets requirements Meets requirements Meets requirements
of ASME and CSA. of ASME and CSA. of ASME and CSA. of ASME and CSA.

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MODEL ETC ETC GETINGE GETINGE

Industrial & Medium Rectangular 733HC : 733LS 833HC : 833LS

Pharmaceutical
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide

FDA CLEARANCE Yes Yes Yes Yes

CE MARK (MDD) No No No No
AIR REMOVAL Vacuum or gravity Vacuum or gravity Vacuum and gravity Vacuum and gravity
combination combination

CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 66 x 157 x 193 61 x 91.4 x 91.4 66 x 91.4 x 100 67.2 x 157.5 x 106.7
(26 x 62 x 76) up to (24 x 36 x 36) : (26 x 36 x 39.4), (26.5 x 62 x 42) for
389 x 213 x 1,082 61 x 91.4 x 121.9 66 x 91.4 x 135 42" chamber; 67.2 x
(153 x 84 x 426), (24 x 36 x 48) : (26 x 36 x 53.1), 157.5 x 193 (26.5 x
80 sizes 61 x 91.4 x 152.4 66 x 91.4 x 155 62 x 76) for 72"
(24 x 36 x 60) (26 x 36 x 61) chamber

VOLUME,
m3 (ft3) 2-91 (70-3, 168), 0.52 (18) : 0.61 (21.5), 1.1 (40),
80 sizes 0.70 (24) : 0.83 (29.3), 2 (71)
0.87 (30) 0.96 (33.7)

CHAMBER MATERIAL 316L stainless 316L stainless 316Ti 316Ti

steel steel

LOADING Cart (pit mount) * See footnote ** Transfer cart Loading cart

TEMP RANGE, °C (F)

Gravity cycle 105-138 (221-280.4) 105-138 (221-280) 110-135 121-135
(230-275) (250-275)

Vacuum cycle 105-138 (221-280.4) 105-138 (221-280) 110-135 121-135

(230-275) (250-275)

Steam flush-
pressure pulse Select up to 10 psig Select up to 10 psig NA NA
CONTROLLER Nonproprietary open Nonproprietary open Automatic Automatic
platform PLC; modem platform PLC; modem
RECORDER 20-column thermal 20-column thermal Strip Strip
printer; optional printer; optional
chart recorder chart recorder
DOORS Single or double *** Single or double † Single or double Single or double
Operation Manual or power Manual or power Power Power

INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed Available Yes Yes No

Recessed in wall 1 or 2 walls Yes Yes Yes

Pit mounted Yes (also floor No No Yes (also floor
mounted) mounted)

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MODEL ETC ETC GETINGE GETINGE

Industrial & Medium Rectangular 733HC : 733LS 833HC : 833LS

Pharmaceutical
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS,
kg/cm2 (psig) 3.5-5.6 (50-80) 3.5-5.6 (50-80) 3.5-4.9 (50-70) 3.5-4.9 (50-70)

ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 110-120, 1-phase, 110-120, 1-phase, 120 120
50/60 Hz, 15 A 50/60 Hz, 15 A

Vacuum models, VAC 208/230/380/460, 208/230/380/460, 120 120

3-phase, 50/60 Hz 3-phase, 50/60 Hz

Steam flush-
pressure pulse,
VAC Selectable 0-10 psig Selectable 0-10 psig NA NA
and 0-27 Hg and 0-27 Hg
PLANNING & PURCHASE
List price,
std configuration $120,000-600,000+ $60,000-180,000 Not specified Not specified

Warranty 1 year, parts and 1 year, parts and 1 year, parts and 1 year, parts and
labor; 15 years, labor; 15 years, labor; 15 years, labor; 15 years,
pressure vessel pressure vessel pressure vessel pressure vessel

Delivery time, ARO 6 months 6 months 30-60 days 30-60 days

Training Available, custom Available, custom On-site On-site

Year first sold 1969 1969 2003 2003

Number installed
USA/worldwide 100+/500+ 100+/500+ Not specified Not specified

Fiscal year March to February March to February January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Nonproprietary and Nonproprietary and Automatic controller Automatic controller
commercially avail- commercially avail- available with available with
able piping compo- able piping compo- strip recorder; strip recorder;
nents and PLC-based nents and PLC-based computer-controlled computer-controlled
control systems; control systems; liquid exhaust; liquid exhaust;
cGMP features and cGMP features and supervisor control supervisor control
sanitary 3A con- sanitary 3A con- for cycle lockout; for cycle lockout;
struction available; struction available; RS232 serial port RS232 serial port
effluent decontamin- effluent decontamin- for data logger. for data logger.
ation features cy- ation features cy- Meets requirements Meets requirements
cle; vacuum leak- cle; vacuum leak- of ASME, CSA, and of ASME, CSA, and
test cycle; filter test cycle; filter UL 544. UL 544.
sterilization in sterilization in
place cycle; special place cycle; special
One-Step stopper One-Step stopper
sterilization and sterilization and
drying cycle; air drying cycle; air
over pressure or over pressure or
rapid cooling water rapid cooling water
cascade cycles; cascade cycles;
water-conserving water-conserving
closed-loop vacuum. closed-loop vacuum.

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MODEL H&P LABORTECHNIK H&P LABORTECHNIK INTERNATIONAL PBI INTERNATIONAL PBI

Varioklav 75S : 135S Varioklav 300E : ALFA : FIFTY

400E : 500E Ibromatic/Standard
WHERE MARKETED Africa, Asia, Africa, Asia, Worldwide Worldwide
Europe, South Europe, South
America America

FDA CLEARANCE Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Yes Yes
AIR REMOVAL Gravity or vacuum Gravity or vacuum Gravity Gravity

CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 40 (dia) x 60 30 (dia) x 50 25 x 45 35 x 52
(15.7 x 23.6) : (11.8 x 19.7) : (9.9 x 17.7) (13.8 x 20.5)
50 (dia) x 70 40 (dia) x 60
(19.7 x 27.6) (15.7 x 23.6) :
50 (dia) x 70
(19.7 x 27.6)

VOLUME,
m3 (ft3) 0.075 (2.6) : 0.135 0.035 (1.2) : 0.075 0.023 (0.81) 0.05 (1.8)
(4.8) (2.6) : 0.135 (4.8)

CHAMBER MATERIAL Stainless steel Stainless steel AISI 304 stainless AISI 304 stainless
steel steel

LOADING Manual Manual Top Top

TEMP RANGE, °C (F)

Gravity cycle 98-135 98-135 Up to 134 (273) Up to 134 (273)
(208-275) (208-275)

Vacuum cycle 121-135 121-135 NA NA

(250-275) (250-275)

Steam flush-
pressure pulse NA NA NA NA
CONTROLLER Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic

RECORDER Charge printer, Strip chart, round Optional Optional

strip chart, round chart, or PC soft-
chart,or PC software ware
DOORS Single Single Single Single
Operation Manual Manual Manual Manual

INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed Yes Yes No No

Recessed in wall No No No No
Pit mounted Yes Yes Floor mounted Floor mounted

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MODEL H&P LABORTECHNIK H&P LABORTECHNIK INTERNATIONAL PBI INTERNATIONAL PBI

Varioklav 75S : 135S Varioklav 300E : ALFA : FIFTY

400E : 500E Ibromatic/Standard
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS,
kg/cm2 (psig) 1.4 or 2.5 1.4 or 2.5 NA NA
(20 or 35.7) (20 or 35.7)

ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 230, 50 Hz; 230, 50 Hz; 120, 240 : 220/380
400, 3-phase 400, 3-phase 120, 220, 240

Vacuum models, VAC 400, 3-phase 400, 3-phase NA NA

Steam flush-
pressure pulse,
VAC NA NA NA NA

PLANNING & PURCHASE

List price,
std configuration $10,000-50,000 $5,000-50,000 $4,000 : $2,500 $5,000-7,000

Warranty 1 year, parts; 1 year, parts; 1 year, parts; 1 year, parts;

3 years, heating 3 years, heating 10 years, vessel and 10 years, vessel
system; 5 years, system; 5 years, skirt and skirt
pressure vessel pressure vessel

Delivery time, ARO 8 weeks 8 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks

Training 1/2 day on-site 1/2 day on-site No No

Year first sold 2000 1975 1996 : 1975 2000

Number installed
USA/worldwide NA/not specified NA/not specified Not specified/10 : Not specified
Not specified/5,000
Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Exhaust air filtra- Exhaust air filtra- Complies with EC. Complies with EC.
tion; sterilizers tion; sterilizers
for high-security for high-security
laboratories. Meets laboratories. Meets
requirements of DIN. requirements of DIN.

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MODEL INTERNATIONAL PBI INTERNATIONAL PBI INTERNATIONAL PBI KSG

Koch Family Olymatic/Orion : Vega KSG 116

Zeus/Perseo
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide

FDA CLEARANCE Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
AIR REMOVAL Gravity Gravity Vacuum Fractionated pre-
vacuum and post-
drying vacuum

CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 31 x 29 34.5 x 65 40 x 60 32 x 34 x 63
(12.2 x 11.4) (13.6 x 25.6) : (15.7 x 23.6), (12.6 x 13.4 x 24.8)
50 x 80 50 x 70
(19.7 x 31.5) (19.7 x 27.6)

VOLUME,
m3 (ft3) 0.023 (1) 0.065 (2.3) : 0.075 (2.6), 0.068 (2.4)
0.14 (4.9) 0.14 (4.9)

CHAMBER MATERIAL Aluminum/AISI 304 AISI 304 stainless AISI 316 stainless Stainless steel V4A,
stainless steel steel steel material no. 1.4571

LOADING Top Top Top Not specified

TEMP RANGE, °C (F)

Gravity cycle 121 (250) Up to 134 (273) Optional NA

Vacuum cycle NA NA Up to 138 (280.4) Not specified

(fixed programs)

Steam flush-
pressure pulse NA NA Optional NA
CONTROLLER Semiautomatic/ Automatic Automatic Automatic
automatic
RECORDER No Optional Optional Upon request

DOORS Single Single Single Single or double

Operation Manual Manual Manual Manual

INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed No No No Enclosed

Recessed in wall No No No Not specified

Pit mounted Floor mounted Floor mounted Floor mounted Not specified

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MODEL INTERNATIONAL PBI INTERNATIONAL PBI INTERNATIONAL PBI KSG

Koch Family Olymatic/Orion : Vega KSG 116

Zeus/Perseo
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS,
kg/cm2 (psig) NA NA NA Self-made

ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 110, 220, 240 110, 220, 240 220/380 NA

Vacuum models, VAC NA NA Optional 230/400, 15.5 kW

Steam flush-
pressure pulse,
VAC NA NA Optional NA

PLANNING & PURCHASE

List price,
std configuration $500 $10,000 : $15,000 Not specified Not specified

Warranty 1 year 1 year, parts; 1 year 1 year, parts and

10 years, vessel and labor; 5 years,
skirt pressure vessel

Delivery time, ARO 3 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 1 month

Training No No No 1 day

Year first sold 1982 1980 : 1988 1995 1995

Number installed
USA/worldwide 4,000 Not specified/120 : 20/280 Not specified
Not specified/100
Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Complies with EC. Complies with EC. Complies with EC. None specified.

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MODEL KSG LTE SCIENTIFIC MATACHANA MATACHANA

KSG 666 Kestrel 200/315 S100 Series 500

WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide, except Worldwide, except

USA USA

FDA CLEARANCE Not specified No No No

CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Yes Yes Yes
AIR REMOVAL Fractionated pre- Gravity, vacuum Vacuum Vacuum
vacuum and post-
drying vacuum,
optional gravity
CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 67 x 71 x 65 66 x 66 x 66 34 x 34 x 63 50 x 50 x [66, 99]
(26.4 x 27.9 x 26.4) (26 x 26 x 26), (13.4 x 13.4 x 24.8) (19.7 x 19.7 x [26,
66 x 66 x 72 39])
(26 x 26 x 28.3)

VOLUME,
m3 (ft3) 0.31 (11) 0.2 (7.1), 0.315 0.071 (2.52) 0.16 (5.1) :
(11.1) 0.25 (8.7)

CHAMBER MATERIAL Stainless steel V4A, 321 grade stainless 316L stainless steel 316L stainless steel
material no. 1.4571 steel

LOADING Transfer cart Shelf or trolley Manual or cart Cart

TEMP RANGE, °C (F)

Gravity cycle Not specified 100-137 (212-278.6) NA NA

Vacuum cycle Not specified 100-137 (212-278.6) 121-134 (250-273) 121-134 (250-273)

Steam flush-
pressure pulse NA NA NA NA
CONTROLLER Automatic Microprocessor Microprocessor Microprocessor

RECORDER Upon request 3-channel Digital printer, Digital printer,

linear chart linear chart

DOORS See footnote * Single or double Single or double Single or double

Operation Manual Manual Manual Automatic

INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed Enclosed Not specified Yes Yes

Recessed in wall Not specified Yes Yes Yes

Pit mounted Not specified Not specified Yes Yes

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MODEL KSG LTE SCIENTIFIC MATACHANA MATACHANA

KSG 666 Kestrel 200/315 S100 Series 500

SUPPLY STEAM PRESS,

kg/cm2 (psig) Self-made or 3.5-bar minimum Steam generator or Steam generator or
domestic steam enclosed external enclosed external
steam, 2.5-3 bar steam, 2.5-3 bar
ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC Not specified 220/240, 50 Hz; NA NA
415 VAC, 3-phase

Vacuum models, VAC 230/400, 40 kW 220/240, 50 Hz; Depends on system Depends on system
415 VAC, 3-phase

Steam flush-
pressure pulse,
VAC NA NA NA NA

PLANNING & PURCHASE

List price,
std configuration Upon request £18,000-24,000 Not specified Not specified
(US$29,453-39,270)
Warranty 1 year, parts and 1 year Not specified Not specified
labor; 5 years,
pressure vessel

Delivery time, ARO 2-3 months 8-12 weeks Not specified Not specified
Training 2-3 days Not specified Not specified Not specified

Year first sold 1990 1994 Not specified Not specified

Number installed
USA/worldwide Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. Pulsed vacuum or Menu-guided dialogue Meets requirements
pre-/post-air system; graphics of 89/336/CEE,
ballast option; displayed in 89/392/CEE, and
protected liquid real time. Meets EN 285.
ring pump; steam requirements of
generator in 89/336/CEE,
constant standby for 89/392/CEE, and
faster cycle times; EN 285.
diagnostic system.

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MODEL MATACHANA MATACHANA MATACHANA MMM

Series 2000 Series S1000 Series S2000 Securex HP Series

WHERE MARKETED Worldwide, except Worldwide, except Worldwide, except Africa, Asia,
USA USA USA Europe, South
America

FDA CLEARANCE No No No Not specified

CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes
AIR REMOVAL Vacuum Vacuum Vacuum Vacuum, by water-
ring vacuum pump;
optional gravity

CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 90 x 144 x [120, 67 x 67 x [63, 99, 68 x 120 x [106, 40 x 40 x 60 (15.7 x
240, 360, 480] 129, 173.5, 200] 136, 206] (26.8 x 15.7 x 23.6) :
(35.4 x 56.7 x . (62.4 x 26.4 x 47.2 x [41.7, 53.4, 60 x 60 x 60 (23.6 x
[47.2, 94.5, 141.7, [24.8, 39, 50.8, 81.1]) 23.6 x 23.6) :
189]) 68.3, 78.7]) 60 x 60 x 90 (23.6 x
23.6 x 35.4) :
60 x 60 x 120 (23.6
x 23.6 x 47.2) :
60 x 90 x 120 (23.6
x 35.4 x 47.2)
VOLUME,
m3 (ft3) 1.55 (54.7) : 0.28 (9.9) : 0.86 (30.5) : 0.14 (4.9) : 0.15
3.1 (109.5) : 0.44 (15.6) : 1.1 (39) : (5.3) : 0.31 (10.9)
4.6 (162.4) : 0.58 (20.6) : 1.67 (59.5) : 0.45 (15.9) :
6.2 (218.9) 0.77 (27.3) : 0.61 (21.5) :
0.89 (31.6) 0.90 (31.8)
CHAMBER MATERIAL 316L stainless steel 316L stainless steel 316L stainless steel AISI 316 T1

LOADING Cart or automatic Cart or automatic Cart or automatic Loading cart,

load/unload system load/unload system load/unload system transport cart
TEMP RANGE, °C (F)
Gravity cycle NA NA NA Optional

Vacuum cycle 121-134 121-134 121-134 121-134

(250-273) (250-273) (250-273) (250-273)

Steam flush-
pressure pulse NA NA NA NA
CONTROLLER Microcomputer Microcomputer Microcomputer Automatic

RECORDER Digital printer, Digital printer, Digital printer, Temperature/pressure

linear chart linear chart linear chart record, batch
printer *
DOORS Single or double Single or double Single or double Single or double
Operation Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic

INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed Yes Yes Yes Yes

Recessed in wall Yes Yes Yes Yes

Pit mounted Yes Yes Yes No

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MODEL MATACHANA MATACHANA MATACHANA MMM

Series 2000 Series S1000 Series S2000 Securex HP Series

SUPPLY STEAM PRESS,

kg/cm2 (psig) Steam generator or Steam generator or Steam generator or 2.5 (35)
enclosed external enclosed external enclosed external
steam, 2.5-3 bar steam, 2.5-3 bar steam, 2.5-3 bar
ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC NA NA NA Not specified

Vacuum models, VAC Depends on system Depends on system Depends on system 380

Steam flush-
pressure pulse,
VAC NA NA NA NA

PLANNING & PURCHASE

List price,
std configuration Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Warranty Not specified Not specified Not specified 1 year, parts and
labor

Delivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified Not specified 3-4 months
Training Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Year first sold Not specified Not specified Not specified 1990
Number installed
USA/worldwide Not specified Not specified Not specified NA/500

Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Dedicated to Dedicated to Dedicated to Customized programs
laboratory/hospital laboratory/hospital laboratory/hospital available; optional
use; complies with use; complies with use; complies with automatic loading/
EEC directives. EEC directives. EEC directives. unloading. Meets
requirements of CEN,
DIN, IEC, ISO, TUV,
and VDE.

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MODEL NUVE NUVE OPPICI OPPICI

OT 4060 OT 4060V Cylindrical Vertical Rectangular Double

Wall 3200
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Central America, Central America,
South America South America

FDA CLEARANCE No No No No
CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes No No
AIR REMOVAL Gravity Vacuum pump Gravity Vacuum

CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 40 x 60 (15.7 x 40 x 60 (15.7 x 47 (dia) x 60 47 x 47 x 70 (18.5
23.6) 23.6) (18.5 x 23.6), x 18.5 x 27.6),
29 (dia) x 45 47 x 47 x 90 (18.5
(11.4 x 17.7) x 18.5 x 35.4),
47 x 47 x 140
(18.5 x 18.5 x 55.1)

VOLUME,
m3 (ft3) 0.075 (2.6) 0.075 (2.6) 0.1 (3.5), 0.2 (7),
0.03 (1.06) 0.22 (7.8),
0.3 (10.6); other
volumes by request

CHAMBER MATERIAL Stainless steel Stainless steel 316L stainless steel 316L stainless steel

LOADING Top Top Trays, pan, or Transfer cart

basket
TEMP RANGE, °C (F)
Gravity cycle 110-140 (230-284) 110-140 (230-284) 110-121 NA
(212-250)

Vacuum cycle NA Pre-vacuum/final NA 110-135

vacuum (212-275)

Steam flush-
pressure pulse 1 3 Gravity By pump
CONTROLLER Microprocessor Microprocessor Semiautomatic Auto touchscreen

RECORDER No No Optional Printer

DOORS Single Single Single Single or double

Operation Manual Manual Manual Vertical manual

INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed Floor mounted Floor mounted Yes Yes

Recessed in wall Not specified Not specified No Yes

Pit mounted Not specified Not specified No Yes

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MODEL NUVE NUVE OPPICI OPPICI

OT 4060 OT 4060V Cylindrical Vertical Rectangular Double

Wall 3200
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS,
kg/cm2 (psig) 3.5 (49.8) 3.5 (49.8) 1.8 (20), optional 4.5 (50), optional
steam generator electric steam gene-
rator incorporated
ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 230, 50 Hz, 3-phase NA 110, 120, 220, 240, 110, 120, 220, 240,
380, 440 380, 440

Vacuum models, VAC NA 230, 50 Hz, 3-phase 110, 120, 220, 240, 110, 120, 220, 240,
380, 441 380, 441

Steam flush-
pressure pulse,
VAC Not specified Not specified NA NA

PLANNING & PURCHASE

List price,
std configuration €4,769 (US$5,898) €5,640 (US$6,975) $4,500 $27,000-40,000

Warranty 2 years 2 years 2 years, parts and 2 years, parts and

labor labor

Delivery time, ARO 2-3 weeks 2-3 weeks 8-10 weeks 8-12 weeks
Training No special training No special training 1 day, on-site 2 days, on-site
needed needed
Year first sold 1994 1998 1963 1963
Number installed
USA/worldwide Not specified/1,310 Not specified/695 NA/340 NA/1,120

Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Full automatic Full automatic Temperature con- All programs
control by micro- control by micro- trolled; optional changeable on touch-
processor; digital processor; digital gas-heated, external screen. Meets
display for display for steam supply. requirements of
programmable programmable Meets requirements Health Ministry of
temperature and temperature and of Health Ministry Chile (ISP).
time parameters; time parameters; of Chile (ISP).
sterilization sterilization
temperature and temperature and
time. time; final vacuum
and drying time;
maintenance-free
vacuum pump; 0.22 µm
filter at air-intake
line.

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MODEL PELTON & CRANE PRIMUS STERILIZER PRIORCLAVE PRIORCLAVE

Magna-Clave PSS 500 Series and Compact 60 EH 100 : EH 150 :

Model MC 100 PSS 600 Series EH 200
WHERE MARKETED North America Worldwide Worldwide, except Worldwide, except
USA USA

FDA CLEARANCE No Yes No No

CE MARK (MDD) No Not specified Yes Yes
AIR REMOVAL Gravity Vacuum, gravity, Gravity or vacuum Gravity or vacuum
vacuum-assisted
gravity, prevacuum *

CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 38.7 x 38.1 x 66 20 sizes from 35 (dia) x 62.5 50 (dia) x 54
(15.3 x 15 x 26) 40.6 x 40.6 x 66 (13.8 x 24.6) (19.7 x 21.3) :
(16 x 16 x 26) to 50 (dia) x 77
154.9 x 218.4 x (19.7 x 30.3) :
218.4 (61 x 86 x 86) 50 (dia) x 102
and larger custom (19.7 x 40.2)

VOLUME,
m3 (ft3) 0.08 (2.8) 0.11-7.4 (3.9-261.1) 0.06 (2.1) 0.1 (3.7) :
and up to 17 (600) 0.15 (5.3) :
custom 0.2 (7)

CHAMBER MATERIAL Stainless steel 316L stainless steel 316L stainless steel 316L stainless steel
chamber and door;
304 stainless steel
jacket
LOADING Removable bin/tray Shelving, cart, Top Front
transfer carriage **
TEMP RANGE, °C (F)
Gravity cycle 121-130.6 (250-267) 121-135 (250-275), 105-138 105-138
opt 70-135 (160-275) (221-280) (221-280)
low temperature
Vacuum cycle NA 121-135 Optional Optional
(250-275)

Steam flush-
pressure pulse NA 1-6 PREVACS Optional Optional
CONTROLLER Manual Microcomputer and Microprocessor, Microprocessor,
Pri-Matic Control Tactrol Tactrol
RECORDER Optional 24 hr temp Thermal printer, Printer option Printer option
recorder 24-character

DOORS Single Single or double Up and back Front

Operation Manual See footnote *** Semiautomatic Semiautomatic

INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed Yes Yes Yes Yes

Recessed in wall No Yes No Optional

Pit mounted No >66 x 160 x 122 cm No No
(26 x 63 x 48 in)

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MODEL PELTON & CRANE PRIMUS STERILIZER PRIORCLAVE PRIORCLAVE

Magna-Clave PSS 500 Series and Compact 60 EH 100 : EH 150 :

Model MC 100 PSS 600 Series EH 200
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS,
kg/cm2 (psig) 1-1.7 (15-25) 3.5-5.6 (50-80) Not specified Not specified

ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 208/240, 50/60 Hz 110-120, 50/60 Hz, Not specified * Not specified
10 A, 1-phase (3, 6 kW) (7, 10.5 kW : 10.5
kW : 10.5-21 kW) *
Vacuum models, VAC NA Additional circuits NA Not specified
may be required for (7, 10.5 kW : 10.5
vacuum pumps and kW : 10.5-21 kW) *
boilers
Steam flush-
pressure pulse,
VAC NA NA Optional Optional

PLANNING & PURCHASE

List price,
std configuration $16,900, $18,500 $35,000-350,000 ~$8,700 ~$12,500 :
w/stand and recorder $14,500 : $16,000
Warranty 1 year, parts 1 year, parts; 90 1 year; 1 year;
days, labor; 15 10 years, vessel 10 years, vessel
years, pressure
vessel

Delivery time, ARO 4 weeks 14-120 days 6-8 weeks 8-10 weeks
Training Not specified Included 1 day 1 day

Year first sold 1968 1990 1989 1988

Number installed
USA/worldwide 6,396/NA 1,600 worldwide NA/320 NA/290

Fiscal year January to December January to December April to March April to March
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Meets requirements Liquid cycle with Managed by Managed by
of ASME Boiler and auto-compensating Priorclave's Tactrol Priorclave's Tactrol
Pressure Vessel slow exhaust; low- microprocessor sys- microprocessor sys-
code. temp flowing steam tem. Complies with tem. Complies with
models available; all relevant all relevant
microcomputer con- European Directives European Directives
trol package with and MDD. and MDD.
cycle-advance; non-
proprietary replace-
ment parts; optional
authorized operator
security, custom
control packages,
and custom vessel
size or design
features. Meets
requirements of
ASME, CRN, ETL, FDA,
and ISO 9001:2000.

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MODEL PRIORCLAVE PRIORCLAVE PRIORCLAVE PRIORCLAVE

EV 100 : EV 150 EX V100 Top Loader EX V150 Top Loader RS 230 : RS 350 :
RS 450 : RS 700
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide, except Africa, Asia, India, Africa, Asia, India, Worldwide, except
USA South America South America USA

FDA CLEARANCE No No No No
CE MARK (MDD) Yes No No Yes
AIR REMOVAL Gravity or vacuum Gravity Not specified Gravity; vacuum
optional

CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 50 (dia) x 50 50 (dia) x 50 50 (dia) x 74 58 x 60 x 60 (22.8 x
(19.7 x 19.7) : (19.7 x 19.7) (19.7 x 29.1) 23.8 x 23.8) :
50 (dia) x 74 58 x 60 x 90 (22.8 x
(19.7 x 29.1) 23.8 x 35.4) :
67.5 x 75.5 x 90
(26.5 x 29.7 x 35) :
67.6 x 75.5 x 136
(26.5 x 29.7 x 53.5)

VOLUME,
m3 (ft3) 0.1 (3.5) : 0.1 (3.5) 0.1 (3.5) 0.23 (8.1) :
0.15 (5.3) 0.35 (12.4) :
0.45 (16.1) :
0.69 (24.4)

CHAMBER MATERIAL 316L stainless steel 316L stainless steel 316L stainless steel 316L stainless steel

LOADING Top Top Top, manual Front, manual

TEMP RANGE, °C (F)

Gravity cycle 105-138 105-138 105-138 105-138
(221-280) (221-280) (221-280) * (221-280)

Vacuum cycle Optional Not specified Not specified Optional

Steam flush-
pressure pulse Optional Optional Optional Optional
CONTROLLER Microprocessor, Automatic digital Automatic digital Microprocessor,
Tactrol Tactrol
RECORDER Printer option Recorder option Recorder option Printer option

DOORS Single action ** Single action Single action 2 or 3

Operation Semiautomatic Semiautomatic Semiautomatic Bolt with safety
locks ***
INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed Yes Yes Yes Yes

Recessed in wall No No No Optional

Pit mounted No No No No

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MODEL PRIORCLAVE PRIORCLAVE PRIORCLAVE PRIORCLAVE

EV 100 : EV 150 EX V100 Top Loader EX V150 Top Loader RS 230 : RS 350 :
RS 450 : RS 700
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS,
kg/cm2 (psig) Not specified Yes (amount not Not specified Not specified
specified)

ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC Not specified Not specified Not specified * Not specified
(7, 10.5 kW) * (7-10.5 kW) * (7-10.5 kW) (10.5 kW : 16 kW :
16-42 kW) *
Vacuum models, VAC Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
(7-10.5 kW) * (7-10.5 kW) * (10.5 kW : 16 kW :
16-42 kW) *

Steam flush-
pressure pulse,
VAC Optional Optional Optional Optional

PLANNING & PURCHASE

List price,
std configuration ~$11,000 : ~$10,000 ~$11,000 $24,000 : $26,000 :
~$13,000 $31,000 : $39,000
Warranty 1 year; 1 year; 1 year; 1 year;
10 years, vessel 10 years, vessel 10 years, vessel 10 years, vessel

Delivery time, ARO 6-8 weeks 8-10 weeks 8-10 weeks 10-12 weeks
Training 1 day 1 day 1 day 2 days

Year first sold 1988 : 1989 1988 1988 1993

Number installed
USA/worldwide NA/630 NA/70 NA/10 NA/115

Fiscal year April to March April to March April to March April to March
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Managed by None specified. None specified. Managed by
Priorclave's Tactrol Priorclave's Tactrol
microprocessor sys- microprocessor sys-
tem. Complies with tem. Complies with
all relevant all relevant
European Directives European Directives.
and MDD.

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MODEL RAUTOCLAVE RODWELL SAL PHARMA SANYO

Series 2000 Bulk Sterilizer Autoclaves MAC-350P

WHERE MARKETED Africa Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide

FDA CLEARANCE No No Not specified Not specified

CE MARK (MDD) No Yes Yes Not specified
AIR REMOVAL Vacuum Gravity or vacuum Vacuum, vacuum and Vacuum, magnetic
gravity, pressure/ valve
vacuum pulse, steam
flush, gas flush
CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 46 x 46 x 76 69.5 x 69.5 x 66 Various combinations 32 (dia) x 52
(18 x 18 x 30), (27.4 x 27.4 x 26), of [510-1,500] x (12.5 x 20.5)
66 x 66 x 91.5 69.5 x 69.5 x 87.5 [510-2,100] x [710-
(26 x 26 x 36) (27.4 x 27.4 x 18,000] ([201-591] x
34.4), 69.5 x 69.5 x [201-826.8] x [278-
109 (27.4 x 27.4 x 7,087])
42.9), 69.5 x 69.5 x
165 (27.4 x 27.4 x
65)

VOLUME,
m3 (ft3) 0.16 (5.6), 0.40 0.33-0.6 Ranges from 0.041 (1.45)
(14.1) (11.7-21.2), varies 0.24 (8.5) to
56.61 (2,000)

CHAMBER MATERIAL 304L or 316L stain- 316 or 321 stainless 316L stainless steel 304 stainless steel
less steel steel

LOADING Trays, trolley, and Front loading, External carriages * Casters attached
transfer carriage sliding door **
TEMP RANGE, °C (F)
Gravity cycle 115-121 (239-249.8) 100-138 (212-280) Not specified NA

Vacuum cycle 121-136 100-138 (212-280) 60 (140), 115 (230), 121-132 (250-270)
(249.8-276.8) 121 (250), 134 (273)

Steam flush-
pressure pulse Precondition *** NA NA NA
CONTROLLER Microprocessor Automatic Automatic Omron PLC Automatic
(Mitsubishi) with touchscreen
RECORDER Digital strip chart Optional Strip, data logger, None
or printer touchscreen recorder

DOORS Single or double Single or double Single or double Single

Operation Automatic sliding Sliding door Air powered † Manual

INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed Yes Yes Yes Yes

Recessed in wall Yes Yes Yes Not specified

Pit mounted No Not specified Yes Floor mounted

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MODEL RAUTOCLAVE RODWELL SAL PHARMA SANYO

Series 2000 Bulk Sterilizer Autoclaves MAC-350P

SUPPLY STEAM PRESS,

kg/cm2 (psig) 3.5-5.6 (50-80) 3.5-5.6 (50-80) 3.5-5.6 (50-80) Self-heating

ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 220, 380 120 120/210/240/380/415 NA
(for all models)

Vacuum models, VAC 220, 380 Not specified 120/210/240/380/415 110, 120, 220, 240
(for all models)

Steam flush-
pressure pulse,
VAC 220, 380 NA NA NA

PLANNING & PURCHASE

List price,
std configuration Not specified £20,000-80,000 On application Not specified
(US$18,160-72,640)
Warranty 1 year, parts and 1 year, parts and 1 year, parts and Not specified
labor; 5 years, labor; 10 years, labor; 10 years,
vessel pressure vessel pressure vessel

Delivery time, ARO 8-12 weeks 20 weeks ~8-16 weeks Not specified
Training Not specified 1 day See footnote * Not specified

Year first sold 1991 2002 1970 Not specified

Number installed
USA/worldwide NA/75 50/100 Not specified/ Not specified
~1,000
Fiscal year March to February September to August April to March Not specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Customized controls None specified. Microprocessor Safety valve; elec-
(PIN code controlled with tronic limiter;
protected). Meets validated software thermal fuse; weighs
requirements of ASME package; wide range 120 kg (265 lb).
8, BS 2654, RSA/CIF- of standard programs
31-98-A-98. for proven cycles;
self-programmable;
microprocessor use
restricted by
password access.
RS422 serial port.
Meets requirements
of ASME, BS, and
CGMP.

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MODEL SANYO SANYO SANYO SANYO

MAC-3700 MLS-2420 : MLS-2420U MLS-3020 MLS-3020U

WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide

FDA CLEARANCE Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Yes Not specified Yes
AIR REMOVAL Vacuum, magnetic Gravity, magnetic Gravity, magnetic Gravity, magnetic
valve, steam trap valve valve valve

CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 37 (dia) x 74 24 (dia) x 45 30 (dia) x 67 30 (dia) x 67
(14.6 x 29.1) (9.4 x 17.7) (11.8 x 26.8) (11.8 x 26.8)

VOLUME,
m3 (ft3) 0.08 (2.83) 0.02 (0.71) 0.048 (1.69) 0.048 (1.69)

CHAMBER MATERIAL 304 stainless steel 304 stainless steel 304 stainless steel 304 stainless steel
SA 240

LOADING Transfer cart Casters attached Caster attached Caster attached

TEMP RANGE, °C (F)

Gravity cycle NA 105-121 (221-250) : 105-121 (221-250) 105-126 (221-258.8)
105-126 (221-258.8)

Vacuum cycle 126 (258.8) NA NA NA

Steam flush-
pressure pulse NA NA NA NA
CONTROLLER Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic

RECORDER None None None None

DOORS Single Single Single Single

Operation Manual Manual Manual Manual

INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed Yes Yes Yes Yes

Recessed in wall Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Pit mounted Floor mounted Floor mounted Floor mounted Floor mounted

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MODEL SANYO SANYO SANYO SANYO

MAC-3700 MLS-2420 : MLS-2420U MLS-3020 MLS-3020U

SUPPLY STEAM PRESS,

kg/cm2 (psig) 1.6 (22.76), boiler Self-heating Self-heating Self-heating
affixed

ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC NA 110, 120, 220, 240 : 110, 120, 220, 240 120, 208, 230
120, 208, 230

Vacuum models, VAC 220 NA NA NA

Steam flush-
pressure pulse,
VAC NA NA NA NA

PLANNING & PURCHASE

List price,
std configuration Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Warranty Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Delivery time, ARO Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Training Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Year first sold Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Number installed
USA/worldwide Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Fiscal year Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Safety valve; elec- Safety valve; door Safety valve; door Safety valve; door
tronic limiter; lamp; door switch; lamp; limiter; lamp; handle switch;
weighs 325 kg weighs 47 kg weighs 69 kg door switch;
(717 lb). (103 lb); MLS-2420U (152 lb). weighs 69 kg
also has handle (152 lb).
switch.

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MODEL SAUTER SAUTER SAUTER STERILIZING SYSTEMS
FAILED TO RESPOND * FAILED TO RESPOND * FAILED TO RESPOND *
3-3-S 6-6-HS 9-6-HS 100, 200, 300, 400
Series
WHERE MARKETED Asia, Europe Asia, Europe Asia, Europe Canada, Mexico, USA

FDA CLEARANCE Not specified Not specified Not specified No

CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes No
AIR REMOVAL Gravity, vacuum Gravity, vacuum Gravity, vacuum Gravity, ejector
vacuum, vacuum pump

CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 30 x 30 x [60, 90] 60 x 60 x [60, 90, 90 x 60 x [90, 120, 40.6 x 40.6 x 66
(11.8 x 11.8 x 120] (23.6 x 23.6 x 180] (35.4 x 23.6 x (16 x 16 x 26),
[23.6, 35.4]) [23.6, 35.4, 47.2]), [35.4, 47.2, 70.9]) 66 x 66 x 66
90 x 60 x [90, 120, (26 x 26 x 26),
180] (35.4 x 23.6 x 66 x 66 x 121.9
[35.4, 47.2, 70.9]) (26 x 26 x 48),
50.8 x 50.8 x 96.5
(20 x 20 x 38),
61 x 91.4 x 91.4
(24 x 36 x 36) **
VOLUME,
m3 (ft3) 0.06 (2.1), 0.22 (7.7), 0.33 0.49 (17.3), 0.51 (18),
0.10 (2.8) (11.7), 0.44 (15.5), 0.65 (22.9), 0.68 (24),
0.49 (17.3), 0.65 0.98 (34.6) 0.85 (30)
(22.9), 0.98 (34.6)

CHAMBER MATERIAL AISI 316L chrome AISI 316L chrome AISI 316L chrome Nickel-clad steel
nickel steel nickel steel nickel steel

LOADING Pull-out shelves, Transfer carts Floor carts Transfer cart

50% extension
TEMP RANGE, °C (F)
Gravity cycle 120 (248) 120 (248) 120 (248) 121-135
(250-275)

Vacuum cycle 105-134 (221-273) 105-134 (221-273) 105-134 (221-273) 121-135

(250-275)

Steam flush-
pressure pulse NA NA NA Adjustable temp
CONTROLLER Automatic Automatic Automatic Computer control

RECORDER A-4 Hewlett-Packard A-4 Hewlett-Packard A-4 Hewlett-Packard Printer

InkJet printer InkJet printer InkJet printer

DOORS Single or double Single or double Double Single or double

Operation Manual Powered Powered Manual or automatic

INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed Yes Yes Yes Not specified

Recessed in wall Yes Yes Yes Not specified

Pit mounted Floor mounted Floor mounted Pit mounted Not specified

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** Also 61 x 91.4 x 121.9 (24 x 36 x 48), 61 x 91.4 x 152.4 (24 x 36 x 60), 91.4 x 106.7 x 213.4 (36 x 42 x 84), and 106.7 x 12 the above model(s).
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MODEL SAUTER SAUTER SAUTER STERILIZING SYSTEMS
FAILED TO RESPOND * FAILED TO RESPOND * FAILED TO RESPOND *
3-3-S 6-6-HS 9-6-HS 100, 200, 300, 400
Series
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS,
kg/cm2 (psig) 2.5-3.0 (49.7) 2.5-3.0 (49.7) 2.5-3.0 (41.4-49.7) 3.5-5.6 (50-80)

ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 230/400, 50 Hz 230/400, 50 Hz 230/400, 50 Hz 120

Vacuum models, VAC 230/400, 50 Hz 230/400, 50 Hz 230/400, 50 Hz Not specified

Steam flush-
pressure pulse,
VAC NA NA NA Adjustable pressure,
vacuum, and temp
PLANNING & PURCHASE
List price,
std configuration Not specified Not specified Not specified $15,000-150,000

Warranty 1 year, parts and 1 year, parts and 1 year, parts and 1 year, parts and
labor labor labor labor

Delivery time, ARO 12-16 weeks 12-16 weeks 12-16 weeks 6-8 weeks
Training 1 day on-site 1 day on-site 1 day on-site Not specified

Year first sold 1977 1978 1978 1975

Number installed
USA/worldwide NA/~150 NA/~320 NA/~70 400 total

Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Control panel with Control panel with Control panel with Air pressure; jacket
integrated LCD; integrated LCD; integrated LCD; cooldown; water-
optional central optional central optional central spray cooldown;
data administra- data administra- data administration built according to
tion with PC and tion with PC and with PC and bar-code UL guidelines.
bar-code reader. bar-code reader. reader. Meets
Meets requirements Meets requirements requirements
of CE, DIN, EN, ISO, of CE, DIN, EN, ISO, of CE, DIN, EN, ISO,
and TUV. and TUV. and TUV.

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MODEL STERIS STERIS STERIS STERIS

Century Medium Century Medium Century Small Eagle 3000 Series

Sterilizer 26 x 26 Sterilizer 26 x 37.5 Sterilizer Floor Loading
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide

FDA CLEARANCE Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
AIR REMOVAL Steam flush-pressure Steam flush-pressure Gravity only or Vacuum and gravity
pulse, vacuum and pulse, vacuum and vacuum and gravity combination
gravity gravity combination

CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 66 x 66 x 99.1 66 x 95.3 x 91.4 40.6 x 40.6 x 66 66 x 157.5 x 106.7
(26 x 26 x 39), (26 x 37.5 x 36), (16 x 16 x 26), (26 x 62 x 42),
66 x 66 x 125 66 x 95 x 121.9 50.8 x 50.8 x 96.5 66 x 157.5 x 193
(26 x 26 x 49), (26 x 37.5 x 48), (20 x 20 x 38) (26 x 62 x 76)
66 x 66 x 155 66 x 95 x 152.4
(26 x 26 x 61) (26 x 37.5 x 60)

VOLUME,
m3 (ft3) 0.43 (15.2), 0.579 (20.4), 0.109 (3.85), 1.1 (40),
0.54 (19.1), 0.764 (27), 0.249 (8.79) 2 (71)
0.68 (23.8) 0.957 (33.8)

CHAMBER MATERIAL Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel Duplex alloy

LOADING Rack and shelves or Rack and shelves or Rack and shelves or Floor cart
car and carriage car and carriage car and carriage
TEMP RANGE, °C (F)
Gravity cycle 121-132 121-132 121-132 121-132
(250-270) (250-270) (250-270) (250-270)

Vacuum cycle 121-135 (250-275) 121-132 121-134 132-138

(250-270) (250-273) (270-280)

Steam flush-
pressure pulse 121-132 (250-270) 121-132 (250-270) 121-132 (250-270) NA
CONTROLLER Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic

RECORDER Impact printer Impact printer Impact printer Printer

DOORS Single or double Single or double Single or double Single or double

Operation Power Manual or power Power Manual or power

INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed Yes Yes Yes No

Recessed in wall Yes Yes Yes Yes

Pit mounted No No No Yes

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MODEL STERIS STERIS STERIS STERIS

Century Medium Century Medium Century Small Eagle 3000 Series

Sterilizer 26 x 26 Sterilizer 26 x 37.5 Sterilizer Floor Loading
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS,
kg/cm2 (psig) 3.5-5.6 (50-80) 3.5-5.6 (50-80) 3.5-5.6 (50-80) 3.5-5.6 (50-80)

ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC NA NA 120 VAC 120

Vacuum models, VAC Vacuum pump 208/240, Vacuum pump 208/240, 120 VAC 120
50/60 Hz, 6A 3-phase 50/60 Hz, 6A 3-phase
or 480, 50/60 Hz, or 480, 50/60 Hz,
34 3-phase 34 3-phase
Steam flush-
pressure pulse,
VAC Yes Yes NA NA

PLANNING & PURCHASE

List price,
std configuration Not specified Not specified $50,000-85,000 Not specified

Warranty 1 year, parts and 1 year, parts and 1 year, parts and 1 year, parts and
labor; 2 years, labor; 2 years, labor; 2 years, labor; 15 years,
gasket; 15 years, gasket; 15 years, gasket; 15 years, pressure vessel
pressure vessel pressure vessel pressure vessel

Delivery time, ARO 4 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks

Training On-site in-service On-site in-service On-site in-service On-site in-service

Year first sold 2001 2001 1994 1993

Number installed
USA/worldwide Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

Fiscal year April to March April to March April to March April to March
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Touch-sensitive Touch-sensitive Touch-sensitive Printer and paper
control; printer control; printer control; printer take-up; cycle
and paper take-up; and paper take-up; and paper take-up; safeguards to
elliptical chamber; manual hinged-door footpedal-activated prevent incorrect
cycle safeguards to locking mechanism; vertical sliding temperature
prevent incorrect elliptical chamber; door for hands-free parameters; cycle
temperature cycle safeguards to loading and unload- lockout against
parameters; prevent incorrect ing; cycle unauthorized use;
cycle lockout temperature safeguards to pre- automatic utility
against unauthorized parameters; vent incorrect tem- shutdown. Meets
change; automatic cycle lockout perature parameters; requirements of
utility shutdown. against unauthorized cycle lockout ASME, CSA, EMC
Meets requirements change; automatic against unauthorized Directive, ETL, and
of ASME, CSA, EMC utility shutdown. change; automatic Low Voltage
Directive, ETL, Meets requirements utility shutdown. Directive.
Low Voltage Direc- of ASME, CSA, EMC Meets requirements
tive, seismic Directive, ETL, of ASME, CSA, EMC
preapproval. Low Voltage Direc- Directive, ETL,
tive, seismic Low Voltage Direc-
preapproval. tive, seismic
preapproval.

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MODEL STERIS TECNO-GAZ TOMY TECH TUTTNAUER
FAILED TO RESPOND *
Millennium Steam Autoclave ES-315 Gravity & Pre-Vacuum
Sterilizer “Europa B” Steam Sterilizers
WHERE MARKETED USA Europe, Far East, Asia, Europe, North Worldwide
Middle East America, South
America

FDA CLEARANCE Not specified Submitted Not specified Yes

CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Yes Not specified Yes
AIR REMOVAL Steam flush-pressure Vacuum pump Gravity Gravity or pre-
pulse vacuum

CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 40.6 x 40.6 x 66 24.5 x 32 32.5 (dia) x 41 x 41 x 73
(16 x 16 x 26), (9.6 x 12.6) 63.5 (H) (16 x 16 x 29) :
50.8 x 50.8 x 96.5 (12.8 x 25) 51 x 51 x 97
(20 x 20 x 38) (20 x 20 x 38.2) :
61 x 61 x 93
(24 x 24 x 36) :
61 x 61 x 123
(24 x 24 x 48) :
61 x 61 x 153
(24 x 24 x 60)
VOLUME,
m3 (ft3) 0.109 (3.85), 17 L 0.053 (1.76) 0.12 (4.2) :
0.249 (8.79) 0.25 (8.8) :
0.35 (11.1) :
0.45 (15.9) :
0.57 (20.1)
CHAMBER MATERIAL Stainless steel BO4 stainless steel Stainless steel 316L stainless steel

LOADING Rack and shelves or Not specified Basket Transfer cart, rack,
car and carriage and shelves
TEMP RANGE, °C (F)
Gravity cycle 121-132 NA 105-132 (221-270) 70-138 (158-280)
(250-270) for sterilization **

Vacuum cycle 121-132 121-134 (250-273) NA 70-138 (158-280)

(250-270)

Steam flush-
pressure pulse 121-132 (250-270) NA NA Yes
CONTROLLER Automatic Automatic Automatic, micro- Automatic, optional
processor controlled PC software
RECORDER Printer Digital strip chart Optional Printer or optional
strip chart

DOORS Single or double Not specified Single Single or double

Operation Power Not specified Not specified Manual or power

INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed Yes Yes No Yes

Recessed in wall Yes No No Yes

Pit mounted No No Mobile floor- Yes
standing

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MODEL STERIS TECNO-GAZ TOMY TECH TUTTNAUER
FAILED TO RESPOND *
Millennium Steam Autoclave ES-315 Gravity & Pre-Vacuum
Sterilizer “Europa B” Steam Sterilizers
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS,
kg/cm2 (psig) 3.5-5.6 (50-80) 3.5-5.6 (50-80) NA 3.5-5.6 (50-80)

ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 120 230, 50/60 Hz 110-240 120/230/380

Vacuum models, VAC 120 As specified for NA 120/230/380

vacuum pumps

Steam flush-
pressure pulse,
VAC NA NA NA Not specified

PLANNING & PURCHASE

List price,
std configuration Not specified Not specified $5,000-6,000 $35,000-95,000

Warranty 1 year, parts and 5 years, parts 1 year 1 year, parts and
labor; 2 years, labor; 15 years,
gasket; 15 years, pressure vessel
pressure vessel

Delivery time, ARO 4 weeks 3-4 weeks 3-4 weeks Not specified
Training On-site in-service 2 days on-site Not specified Not specified

Year first sold 1998 1995 Not specified 1960

Number installed
USA/worldwide Not specified/NA NA/20,000 Not specified 100/5,000

Fiscal year April to March January to December Not specified Not specified
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Touch-sensitive Meets requirements None specified. Electric steam
control; printer of ETL and TUV. generator available
and paper take-up; for all models;
cycle safeguards to customized sizes
prevent incorrect available. Meets
temperature requirements of
parameters; cycle ASME, TUV, and UL.
lockout against un-
authorized use;
automatic utility
shutdown. Meets re-
quirements of ASME,
CSA, EMC Directive,
ETL, Low Voltage
Directive, seismic
preapproval.

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MODEL TUTTNAUER WESA XINHUA XINHUA
FAILED TO RESPOND * FAILED TO RESPOND *
Gravity & Pre-Vacuum Rectangular Double EOG Sterilizer Motorized Door
Steam Sterilizers Wall Sterilizers Vacuum Sterilizer
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide

FDA CLEARANCE Yes No Not specified Not specified

CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Not specified Not specified
AIR REMOVAL Gravity or pre- Vacuum, gravity, Ethylene oxide gas Vacuum
vacuum steam flush-pressure
pulse

CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 61 x 91 x 93 Various sizes 75 x 45 x 40 170 x 61 x 91
(24 x 36 x 36) : available (29.5 x 17.7 x (66.9 x 24 x 35.8) :
61 x 91 x 123 15.7); 125 x 45 x 40 150 x 68 x 108
(24 x 36 x 48) : (49.2 x 17.7 x (59.1 x 26.8 x 42.5)
61 x 91 x 153 15.7); 120 x 61 x 91 : 150 x 68 x 148
(24 x 36 x 60) : (47.2 x 24 x 35.8) (59.1 x 26.8 x 58.3)
61 x 91 x 183
(24 x 36 x 72)

VOLUME,
m3 (ft3) 0.52 (18.4) : From 0.05 (1.8) to 0.13 (4.6), 1.0 (35.3),
0.68 (24) : 4 (141.2) 0.22 (7.8), 1.2 (42.4),
0.85 (30) : 0.6 (21.2) 1.5 (53)
1.01 (36)

CHAMBER MATERIAL 316L stainless steel AISI 316 Ti or 316L 304 stainless steel 304 stainless steel
stainless steel

LOADING Transfer cart, rack, Shelving or carts, Transfer carriage Transfer cart/
and shelves transfer carriage carriage
TEMP RANGE, °C (F)
Gravity cycle 70-138 (158-280) 90/135 (194/275) NA NA

Vacuum cycle 70-138 (158-280) 116/135 (240/275) 38-63 121-134 (249.8-

273)

Steam flush-
pressure pulse Yes 116/135 (240/275) NA NA
CONTROLLER Automatic, optional PC with touchscreen Automatic Automatic
PC software
RECORDER Printer or optional Printer and inform- Digital strip chart Digital strip chart
strip chart atic backup

DOORS Single or double Single or double Single or double Single or double

Operation Manual or power Manual or power Manual or motorized Motorized
sliding (right/left)
INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed Yes Yes Yes Yes

Recessed in wall Yes Yes Yes Yes

Pit mounted Yes Yes (or recessed Yes Yes
floor)

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MODEL TUTTNAUER WESA XINHUA XINHUA
FAILED TO RESPOND * FAILED TO RESPOND *
Gravity & Pre-Vacuum Rectangular Double EOG Sterilizer Motorized Door
Steam Sterilizers Wall Sterilizers Vacuum Sterilizer
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS,
kg/cm2 (psig) 3.5-5.6 (50-80) 3-4 (42.7-56.9) 0.5-0.7 3-5 (42.7-71.1)

ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC 120/230/380 220/380-400 NA NA

Vacuum models, VAC 120/230/380 220/380-400 220/380 220/380

Steam flush-
pressure pulse,
VAC Not specified 220/380-400 NA NA

PLANNING & PURCHASE

List price,
std configuration $40,000-110,000 €46,000 $15,000-40,000 $20,000-40,000
(US$48,619)
Warranty 1 year, parts and 1 year, parts and 1 year, parts and 1 year, parts and
labor; 15 years, labor; 10 years, labor labor; 15 years,
pressure vessel pressure vessel pressure vessel

Delivery time, ARO 90-120 days Not specified 3-8 weeks 3-5 weeks
Training Classes and on-site Not specified 1-2 days on-site 1-2 days on-site
available
Year first sold 1960 1986 2002 1985
Number installed
USA/worldwide 100/5,000 0/~500 Not specified 2

Fiscal year Not specified January to December January to December January to December
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Electric steam Custom cycles and None specified. None specified.
generator available processes; custom
for all models; sizes. Meets
customized sizes requirements of
available. Meets DIN 58946, EN 285,
requirements of ISO 9001, NFS 90320,
ASME, TUV, and UL. and TUV. Chamber
manufacturing meets
requirements of EN
97/23.

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MODEL XINHUA ZIRBUS APPARATEBAU
FAILED TO RESPOND *
Pulse Vacuum Bulk Sterilizer
Sterilizer Series
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Asia, Europe, North
America, South
America

FDA CLEARANCE Not specified Not specified

CE MARK (MDD) Not specified Not specified
AIR REMOVAL Vacuum Gravity, vacuum,
prevacuum

CHAMBER SIZES
W x H x D, cm (in) 120 x 61 x 91 65 x 65 x 66
(47.2 x 24 x 35.8) : (25.6 x 25.6 x 26)
170 x 68 x 108 : 65 x 65 x 96
(66.9 x 26.8 x 42.5) (25.6 x 25.6 x 37.8)
: 210 x 68 x 148 : 65 x 65 x 126
(82.7 x 26.8 x 58.3) (25.6 x 25.6 x 49.6)
: 65 x 65 x 156
(25.6 x 25.6 x 61.4)
: 40 x 56 x 65
(15.7 x 22 x 25.6) **
VOLUME,
m3 (ft3) 0.6 (21.2), 0.08-0.65
1.0 (35.3), (2.67-21.67)
2.5 (88.3)

CHAMBER MATERIAL 304 stainless steel 1.4571 stainless

steel

LOADING Transfer cart/ Transfer cart

carriage
TEMP RANGE, °C (F)
Gravity cycle NA 103-135 (217.4-275)

Vacuum cycle 121-134 (249.8- 80-135 (176-275)

273)

Steam flush-
pressure pulse NA NA
CONTROLLER Automatic Automatic, micro-
processor/computer ***
RECORDER Digital strip chart 3- or 6-channel
point printer;
screen recorder
DOORS Single or double Single and double
Operation Manual or motorized Automatic and manual
(heated) †
INSTALLATION
Cabinet enclosed Yes Yes

Recessed in wall Yes Yes

Pit mounted Yes Yes

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MODEL XINHUA ZIRBUS APPARATEBAU
FAILED TO RESPOND *
Pulse Vacuum Bulk Sterilizer
Sterilizer Series
SUPPLY STEAM PRESS,
kg/cm2 (psig) 3-5 (42.7-71.1) 3.5-5 (49.7-71.1)
soft-steam
generator
ELECTRICAL POWER
Gravity models, VAC NA 220/380 (or customer
specified)

Vacuum models, VAC 220/380 220/380 (or customer

specified)

Steam flush-
pressure pulse,
VAC NA NA

PLANNING & PURCHASE

List price,
std configuration $20,000-40,000 $30,000-150,000

Warranty 1 year, parts and 1 year

labor; 15 years,
pressure vessel

Delivery time, ARO 3-5 weeks 2-3 months

Training 1-2 days on-site Available

Year first sold 1985 1990

Number installed
USA/worldwide 2 Not specified/>500

Fiscal year January to December January to December

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. Temperature-
dependent door lock
according to DIN/
TRB; optional
shelves, loading and
transport trolleys,
quick-recooling
condensate steril-
ization, exhaust air
filtration, inter-
face for data
processing on a PC,
including software
validation, is
possible. Meets
requirements of DIN,
EN, TUV, and VDE.

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