Author: Ken McCarty

Priorclave and BioCote Renew Longstanding Partnership

Submitted by Ken McCarty
October 27, 2008

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Impeding the growth of micro-organisms on the surface of laboratory and medical products reduces the chance of cross-contamination during normal handling. BioCote Ltd has developed a silver based powder that is used to do exactly that. The silver technology can be incorporated into a variety of materials at the manufacturing stage. BioCote gave Priorclave permission to produce autoclaves using this technology in an exclusive agreement. This biocidal surface coating is now standard for all their autoclave products. Protection lasts throughout the lifetime of the equipment.

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Author: Daisy McCarty

DataKey SlimLine Tokens From Nexus Are Autoclave Safe

Submitted by Daisy McCarty
October 24, 2008

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A flash drive or CD wouldn’t fare well in the intense environment inside an autoclave, but the new DataKey SlimLine memory tokens available from Nexus are able to cope more than adequately. These miniature data storage units have been tested in both ethylene oxide and autoclave sterilizers for multiple cycles. So far the manufacturer has not discovered the failure point for these hardy devices. DataKey has streamlined the manufacturing process by choosing the right materials to create a low cost product that can be used again and again. You also have several vibrant colors to choose from!

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Author: Daisy McCarty

OPAL PriorClave Sterilizers Prioritize Cost Savings

Submitted by Daisy McCarty
October 23, 2008

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Sometimes you just don’t need all the bells and whistles that come standard on today’s high end autoclaves. If your lab runs one or two cycle types over and over again it makes sense to dispense with costly and complex equipment so you can get down to basics. OPAL PriorClave sterilizers get the job done efficiently and effectively without burning a hole in your wallet. So, why buy a Mercedes when all you need is a Ford?

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Author: Ken McCarty

Viable Solutions For Unique Sterilization Needs

Submitted by Ken McCarty
October 22, 2008

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European Sterilization & Technical Services or ESTS (GB) Ltd can provide timely and prompt service for most any sterilization equipment still in use today. They manufacture a wide variety of large multi-cycle laboratory autoclaves and sterilizers between 300 liters to 6000 liters capacity. If a walk in sized autoclave is your need, then ESTS (GB) Ltd can provide it. If there is a specific sterilization problem, then they can usually solve it. Such versatility attracts the attention and business from a large number of prestigious UK based organizations.

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Author: Ken McCarty

SteriMax – Electrical Alternative To Flame Sterilization

Submitted by Ken McCarty
October 18, 2008

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Flame Sterilization is typically used to prevent cross-contamination from commonly used tools in the laboratory. Inoculation loops and needles are especially susceptible to harboring microbes left over from previous experiments or procedures. Microbiologists, other laboratory scientists, and technicians normally heat these instruments to red hot temperatures both before and after each use.

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Author: Daisy McCarty

Logiclave Porous Load Sterilizers Are Heating Up!

Submitted by Daisy McCarty
October 16, 2008

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The new Logiclave porous load sterilizers are a perfect fit for health care systems in the United Kingdom and around the world. They are specifically designed to meet the relevant requirements for autoclaves including such regulations as HTM2010 and BS3970. Since an independent third party verifies that appropriate manufacturing processes are used and each machine is CE marked, you can rest assured that your autoclave has been fully vetted before leaving the factory.

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Author: Daisy McCarty

Dentist Provides Autoclave Sterilization For Pedicure Instruments!

Submitted by Daisy McCarty
October 8, 2008

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When the Prince Edward Community Care for Seniors program needs help they can count on local support from a friendly neighborhood dentist. Dr. Layne Butler has stepped up to the plate and offered autoclave sterilization of pedicure instruments to the center so that they can continue to provide vital and affordable services to seniors in their community.

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