With recent changes to industry standards it can be difficult for dentists to make a confident decision on the type of sterilizer they require, and it’s capability to sterilize specific types of instruments effectively. Both Type B and Type S sterilizers offer advantages and disadvantages for meeting the current and future requirements for sterilization in this industry. For such a critical piece of equipment, it is important to ensure that your sterilizer will meet the requirements for sterilization without unnecessary expense. The Siltex Pratika B will meet your requirements on both fronts.
Siltex has over 40 years of experience in manufacturing and servicing bench top steam sterilizers in Australia. Over the last 2 years we have used our wealth of knowledge and experience to import a European designed and manufactured range of Type S and B sterilizers for the Australian dental industry. Siltex Australia can provide infection control education for your staff, as well as servicing, validation and infection control products for your sterilizing requirements.
As per Australian Standard 4815:2006, definitions of cycle types are listed below.
Type N: a cycle capable of sterilizing unwrapped, solid items.
Type S: a cycle capable of sterilizing unwrapped items and at least one of the following load types: porous items, small porous items, Hollow load type A, Hollow load type B, single layer wrapped items, double wrapped items.
Type B: a cycle capable of sterilizing all wrapped (single or double) or
unwrapped items, including porous and cannulated items that do not exceed the specifications of Hollow load Type A.
A Type B cycle offers you the capability of sterilizing all instrument types, while a Type S cycle is more time efficient due to shorter cycle times and no daily testing requirements.
Siltex ‘Pratika B’ converts from Type S to Type B at the touch of a button.
Siltex introduces the latest generation of bench-top steam sterilizers, the Pratika B. The Siltex Pratika B has been designed to combine all the benefits of a Type B sterilizer with the convenience of choice. The Pratika B features pre-vacuum for more efficient sterilizing, a steam generator, and has both preset and fully programmable sterilizing and drying cycles. The Pratika B also has an SD card writer as standard, an optional printer, a programmable morning cycle, and comes with a circular rack system, 4 trays and 2 toaster racks. The convenience of a permanently connected filtered water supply.
Our new Siltex Reverse Osmosis filtering system can be conveniently installed under your sink and permanently connected to your Pratika B for a continuous supply of water. This water quality exceeds the commended requirements and is critical for prolonging the working life of your sterilizer. Validation is performed to evaluate the reliability of a sterilization process. Please call Ark Health on (02) 9477 4610 for more information. |
