PL 40
Low Temperature Vaporized H2O2 Sterilizers - Benchtop
PL 40 is a benchtop Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilizer (HPS). With a chamber volume of 52 litres / 1.84 cu ft, its reduced footprint makes it the ideal solution for small clinics or as a backup for CSSDs where space is at a premium.
The device is designed for terminal sterilization of delicate, moist and heat-sensitive medical devices employing vaporized hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). It is suitable for surgical instruments in metal, metal alloys, light non-metallic alloys, robotic and micro-surgery systems.
PL system is compatible with a wide range of materials, including stainless steel, silver, gold, platinum, tungsten, ceramic as well as plastics materials and 3D-printed resins. It can sterilize instruments with lumen with a maximum length of up to 2200 mm / 86.62″ and a minimum diameter of up to 0,5 mm / 0.02″.
Vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilization with SteelcoPro PL sterilant is safe, fast, and environmentally friendly – operating with low pressure and low temperature for protecting instruments and reducing energy consumption.
With a manual hinged door, PL 40 is also available with its dedicated cabinet for a free-standing configuration. The device features a PLC digital microprocessor with a 7″ color touch screen HMI. The models of the PL Series are all Plug & Play, ready to be started quickly in any location.
The PL Series of HPSs meets all the required standards.
High Performance
Five high-performance work cycles are programmed at the factory, validated, and available for running from the control panel:
- Fast | Dedicated to non-lumened instruments with and without articulations;
- Flex | For flexible endoscopes;
- Standard | For mixed loads: flexible, rigid, and semi-rigid lumened and non-lumened instruments;
- Intensive | For mixed loads: flexible, rigid, and semi-rigid lumened and non-lumened instruments with more challenging dimensions;
- Superfast | Ultra-fast cycle for reduced loads that can be activated on all models of the PL range upon request.
Chemicals and Packing Material
The single-use cartridge (two cycles) avoids any waste due to the short expiry time of the sterilant after loading in the machine. The cartridge is equipped with an RFID identifier providing information on production batch, expiry date, and H2O2 quantity. It prevents the cartridge’s reuse, incorrect re-filling, or use after the expiry date. Ergonomic front-loading cartridge system with “poka-yoke” design, which totally avoids operators’ mistakes.
Process Quality Focus
To ensure efficiency and safety in the sterilization process, the PL Series has a wide selection of features, among which are: a dedicated humidity check to control the humidity level and remove excess moisture; redundant sensors to monitor chamber pressure and temperature in real time, thus ensuring optimal performance; an external plasma generator system to better protect both the instruments and the environment.
Small Footprint
PL 40 has the most compact footprint on the market in relation to the load capacity. Its features, benefits, and performances are similar to those of the larger capacity PL models.
Biological & Chemical Indicators
For assuring a safe sterilization process, we provide a comprehensive assortment of chemical and biological indicators, including rapid-read solutions and their associated incubators.
Rapid Read Incubator features a dedicated traceability software as standard, with the aim of recording all the results of self-contained biological indicators (SCBIs) with fluorescence readout. The system also allows a completely automatic traceability procedure through digitalization solutions or a manual one to meet all customer requirements.
Packing tape is also available with a chemical indicator to ensure H2O2 correctly entered in contact with the load.
Control System and Traceability
The large 7″ touch-screen control panel displays bright, easy-to-read information. It offers an intuitive and practical aid for operators in their daily tasks.
An integrated thermal printer provides cycle data storage. If connected to the network, the sterilizer can be easily integrated with our digital traceability solutions.
Features
Instrument Care
The sterilization processes have been specially developed to use a low H2O2 total dose to protect instruments and ensure they have a longer life.
Excellent Penetration
Excellent penetration into hollow instruments. Lumens with minimum Ø 0.5 mm and maximum length 2200 mm, with single, double, and triple channels.
Standing Cabinet
Designed as a bench-top device, it can be optionally configured with an ergonomic standing cabinet on lockable wheels, conveniently equipped with storage.
Patients and Instruments Care
Sterilization efficacy and care for the most delicate instruments are perfectly balanced. The PL Series sterilizes at a temperature of 50-55°C / 122-131°F by using 4 separate steps during the process.
Environment and Operators Care
Hydrogen Peroxide emissions are up to 70 times lower than the most restrictive worldwide guidelines. Thanks to a triple safety system, H2O2 release is reduced to almost zero.
RFID or Barcode Recognition
A barcode or RFID scanner is available as an option. It ensures an easy and quick recognition of both operator and load.
Solutions
CSSD Sterile Reprocessing
Regardless of the size of your CSSD, SteelcoBelimed provides a full range of solutions complying to worldwide standards. From planning to design, installation and after-sales service, our solutions ensure a productive workflow, patient safety, the shortest process times, low utility costs, and maximal life span.
Services
Digitalization in Healthcare
The future is smart. Smart systems in CSSDs work flawlessly, informing you well in advance when an error occurs or a repair is needed. Plan your operations with more precision than ever, consequently reducing costs and improve efficiency.
Digitalization also helps track and trace instruments and sets, so to be sure they have been correctly reprocessed inside your CSSD or outside in big reprocessing centers.
Steelco-branded low-temperature VH2O2 sterilizers are designed to comply with the European EN ISO 14937 guidelines on performance, EN ISO 14971, EN 61010-1/2-040, EN IEC 61326-1, EN 62366-1 guidelines on safety, and EN 62304 guidelines on software design. They are classified CE0051 legacy medical devices (Directive 93/42/EEC, MDD).
Overall dimensions WxDxH
535 x 777 x 925 mm
21.06″ x 30.59″ x 36.42″
Overall dimensions WxDxH
(with stand cabinet H 700mm)
535 x 777 x 1625 mm
21.06″ x 30.59″ x 63.98″
Chamber volume
~52 lt / 1.84 cu ft
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