Tuttnauer Bio-Hazard Sterilizer

Process

The medical waste sterilizers operate with the technology of a high vacuum steam environment; with steam as the sterilization agent, operating at a pressure of up to 33PSI (2.3 bars) and a temperature of up to 279°F (137°C). Due to the unique design and special construction of the autoclave, together with the regulations requiring a minimum sterilization of 30 minutes, the sterilization cycle is relatively short, the entire cycle is no more than about 50 minutes.

Construction

Pressure Vessel and Door

Constructed of heavy-duty 316L-grade stainless steel, both single and double door models are available.

Jacket

Constructed of heavy-duty 304L grade stainless steel.

Piping and fittings

Stainless steel and brass. The valves are ball piston type, self cleaning and pneumatically operated.

Mounting

Can be supplied in one of the following mounting alternatives: Built-in, wall mounted, Free-standing and Pit-mounted (floor loading).

Loading

The chamber is supplied with two rails for easy loading. A variety of stainless steel loading equipment is available for your selection.

Doors

The sterilizers can be supplied with one or two doors. The door's can be fully automatic vertically sliding, horizontally sliding, or hinged with automatic locking. All door types are equipped with special safety device features that prevent the doors from opening while in operation.

Automatic Control Unit

The Medical Waste (BH) sterilizer control system is based on "state-of-the-art" microcomputer technology, guaranteeing high reliability and safe operation. Intervention is unnecessary after selecting the parameters and pressing the start button. The main cycle phases and the machine's actual parameters are displayed on the LCD panel during the cycle progress. The main physical parameters of the process, i.e.temperature, pressure, time and jacket pressure are controlled and displayed. The control system is easy to use and programmable. Calibration of the system can be per formed digitally from the control panel or through a computer communication port via a PC.

Documentation

For a clear and concise documentation of cycle process, the control unit is provided with a 24 character per line printer, which is connected to the microprocessor. In case of an uncompleted cycle, the printout will indicate the cycle failure and the cause of the failure. An additional graphic printer is available,RS485/RS232 PC and Advanced PC Windows-based software for monitoring, logging and control is also available. A circular or trace strip chart temperature and pressure recorder can be supplied on request.

Loading Cart and Carriage

• Tuttnauer offers a complete product range of high-grade Stainless steel (316L)Loading Equipment.
• Standards: Loading cart and transfer carriage
• Optional: Highly automated load in and/or unloading for your sterilizers. The loading equipment is ergonomically designed for safe, simple, easy to use, material handling in your facility.

The (BH) Medical Waste system is designed to dispose of all your infectious waste in an efficient, safe, environmentally friendly and cost effective manner. In compliance with the various international regulations, the following important factors were considered in the Medical Waste (BH: Bio Hazard) Sterilization System development.

• Produce an autoclave that meets the demands for large, but not necessarily heavy, volume contents and develop a cost effective, efficient system for any-size medical/research facility with a long term solution and a secure disposal method.
• Prior to sterilizing the medical waste, the air and condensate emitting from the autoclave during the first stages of the cycle as well as the air and condense emitted to the drain during and at the end of the cycle must also be sterilized.
• A system, which is user friendly. With the sterilization criteria met, Tuttnauer expanded its medical waste program. Along with the autoclave, Tuttnauer can provide a complete "turn-key" package including Analysis & Concept, Development and Set up, Implementation and Operation or partial service according to individual requirements.

The (BH) Medical Waste sterilizer operates with saturated steam as the sterilization agent; operating at a pressure of up to 33PSI (2.3 bars) and a temperature of up to 279°F (137°C). While more and more critical diseases are evolving Tuttnauer autoclaves supply the higher level of sterilization they require.

The High vacuum sterilization method substantially shortens the sterilization cycle, achieved by evacuating the air with a vacuum pump, combined with steam pulsing. A 0.2 µm. HEPA Filter is provided to filtrate the air, which equalizes the vessel pressure. The remaining residue, which is typically substantially less then the original volume, is sterile and may be discarded as municipal waste. Tuttnauer offers a large range of the Medical Waste (BH) system, from standard 250L up to 4,000L volume, as well as varied sterilizer chamber dimensions according to the specific requirements up to 20,000 liter chambers.

Standards

The sterilizers are manufactured in accordance with A.S.M.E. standards (American Society of Mechanical Engineers), TUV – (German Standards for pressure vessels), The Medical Waste (BH) sterilizer models meet the provisions of the Medical Device Directive, as well as the Pressure Equipment Directive. In addition, the Quality System is certified in compliance with ISO 9002,EN 46002 and ISO 13488. The devices are UL Listed, comply with the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) guidelines and CE marked.

Automated Material Handling Solutions

The high demands for product sterility, and personnel safety, are met by the application of automated material handling systems. Tuttnauer offers a product range of automated material handling systems, from a simple loading push/pull system, to highly automated solutions. Proven production operation and years of experience have lead to the design of safe, dependable, high throughput, material handling equipment. The loading automation development was designed side by side with our sterilization systems. This close relationship ensures that material handling is not just an after thought, but an essential component in the layout and design of your facility