When it comes to disinfecting large medical equipment, sometimes a traditional sterilizer just isn’t big enough. For many Central Sterile Processing departments, it makes sense to invest in a cleaning system that can handle everything from IV poles to case carts and stretchers. The Midbrook cart washer was the solution chosen by a Michigan hospital early this year. The medical facility needed a washing station that would fit into a specific area. The footprint for this location didn’t match standard sizes in the industry, so they turned to local manufacturer Midbrook, Inc. for help. This metal fabrication company specializes in designing custom products for industrial parts cleaning.
The unit installed for this bespoke application allows operators to view the entire disinfection area through glass doors. Nozzles inside the washer are configured and programmed to provide full coverage of the cart. This ensures that the cleaning solution reaches all areas of the equipment being processed. A flash drying cycle uses high temperatures to quickly remove excess moisture after disinfection is complete. The washer is fitted with a safety feature that detects obstructions in the door path. This prevents the doors from closing on a person or object.
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This company has a long history in crafting aqueous cleaning systems for automotive and industrial applications. Now, they are bringing their 30 years of expertise to the medical equipment processing field. They currently offer both cart and ultrasonic washers for health facilities. The Tempest cart washer is a glass and stainless steel enclosure that features a hot water spraying system suitable for disinfecting any of the following items:
- Case Carts
– Containers
– Utensils
– IV Poles
– Stretchers
– Stands
This floor loading system is fully automated and features short cycles of highly effective disinfection to save time. The rinse water can reach temperatures of 195 degrees faranheit, and the air used in the flash drying process is superheated to 210 degrees. The dry equipment cools quickly to reduce processing delays. The Tempest washer is designed to ensure that AAMI sanitization standards are consistently met – even on shorter cycles.
The equipment is designed for easy installation, use and maintenance. Each washer is modular and all parts can fit through openings 36″ wide and 80″ high. Assembly can be done on site and Midbrook will produce custom sizes to fit any space. The washer features self-cleaning storage tanks. In fact, the disinfecting solution already in the tanks is used to perform this function during periodic recirculation. This unit can be programmed to meet specific parameters. The control panel can be password protected to restrict access to authorized users.
For surgical instrument cleaning, this manufacturer offers the Tempest Ultrasonic. This machine is designed to disinfect laparoscopic and endoscopic equipment. It can also be used to process bone reamers and Da Vinci Robotic tools. To find out what type of sterilizer is suitable for the instruments you routinely process, take a moment to request our free report. It takes only a couple of minutes to read and can save you a significant amount of time and money.