Consolidated Sterilizer Systems Unveils Cloud-Enabled Autoclaves Written by: Arthur Trapotsis July 25, 2016 (Boston, Mass.)—Consolidated Sterilizer Systems is pleased to announce that all of its newly manufactured autoclave models are cloud ready — a cutting edge capability that allows scientists, lab managers, and facilities personnel the ability to monitor and manage their autoclave from any internet-ready device. The new cloud-enabled autoclave technology is achieved through […] Tweet Like Share
Consolidated Sterilizer Systems Products Now Available on GSA Written by: Arthur Trapotsis Strategic Partnership to Bolster Sterilizer Sales to U.S. Government July 1, 2016, Boston, MA — Consolidated Sterilizer Systems (CSS), a leading manufacturing of steam sterilizers in the life sciences market, is excited to announce that its products are now listed with the General Services Administration (GSA). Through a new strategic partnership with Franklin Young International, CSS now has […] Tweet Like Share
The Birth of the Internet of Labs (IoL) Written by: Arthur Trapotsis The Internet of Things (IoT) is all around us. From adjusting thermostats online, to starting a car from an app, to viewing security camera video on a website, internet connected devices have already revolutionized the consumer market. If you’re not familiar with IoT, think of it as a series of interconnected devices that are able […] Tweet Like Share
How to Validate an Autoclave: Steam Quality Testing Written by: Scott Mechler The quality of the steam feeding an autoclave is an important factor in steam sterilization. Like time, temperature, and pressure, steam is a critical variable in the success and repeatability of the sterilization process. As such, steam quality should be part of the validation of any steam sterilizer. In previous articles other phases of validation […] Tweet Like Share
Consolidated Provides MiniBulk Autoclave to World Leading Biotech Company Written by: Arthur Trapotsis Genzyme is a world leading biotech company that specializes in discovering and delivering transformative therapies for patients with rare and special unmet medical needs. Based in Cambridge, Mass., the biotech company underwent a major renovation at its Framingham facility in which one of the key components was the installation of a brand new autoclave. After […] Tweet Like Share
How to Choose a Steam Source for Your Autoclave Written by: Scott Mechler Autoclaves, by nature, require steam to operate. However, there are several possible autoclave steam generator sources to choose from when it comes to laboratory sterilizers; everything ranging from building steam (also known as house steam) to steam from an on-board electric steam generator. The following guide explores some of the most common steam sources for […] Tweet Like Share
Consolidated Sterilizer Systems partners with TetraScience to enable Internet-of-Things in labs Written by: Jason Thompson April 4, 2016, Boston, MA – Consolidated Sterilizer Systems, a pioneer in the area of steam sterilization, announced today that it has selected TetraScience, an Internet-of-Things company (IoT), to enable cloud-based technology in the laboratory. Through this partnership, Consolidated will leverage TetraScience’s software and hardware expertise to develop cloud-enabled autoclaves. This collaboration marks one of […] Tweet Like Share
The Real Deal on How to Handle Red Bag Waste in Your Laboratory Written by: Arthur Trapotsis Red bag waste is a necessary evil in today’s bio-medical field. Every day, hospitals and universities alike confront the continual burden of how to handle, sterilize and properly dispose of this bio-hazardous waste — especially within a laboratory setting. However, despite this widespread challenge, there remains no universal guideline on how laboratories should properly handle […] Tweet Like Share
How to Validate an Autoclave: Performance Qualification (PQ) Written by: Amit Gupta An autoclave undergoes qualification testing in order to validate and verify that it’s performing consistently and properly. In previous posts, we outlined the first two qualification tests known as Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operation Qualification (OQ). In this post we will review Performance Qualification (PQ) as a final critical step in validating your autoclave. What […] Tweet Like Share
Prion Sterilization: Common Challenges Written by: Arthur Trapotsis Transmission of prion diseases through medical equipment remains an ever-present possibility in many laboratories and medical facilities around the world. As such, prion sterilization should not be taken lightly. Facilities that lack prion sterilization equipment and protocols for exposed or contaminated medical instruments not only put lab personnel at risk, but also endanger any future […] Tweet Like Share
7.12.23 Cordyceps Sterilization: How to Kill “The Last of Us” Parasite → In HBO’s recent adaptation of “The Last of Us,” a popular action-adventure video game, life as we know it is upended by a parasitic fungus that transforms its human hosts into zombies. The culprit? Cordyceps, a real-life genus of fungus which is best known for infecting insects (most famously ants) in much the same manner […]
6.30.23 Top 13 Sterile Processing Mistakes in Hospitals → When it comes to ensuring patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) is among the last lines of defense. It’s this department’s sole responsibility to make sure that reusable instruments and devices are properly decontaminated, sterilized, and ultimately safe to use in future procedures — protecting patients from […]
6.22.23 Sterilization vs. High-Level and Low-Level Disinfection [a 3-Point Comparison] → In a 1939 paper, microbiologist Earle H. Spaulding introduced a system for determining which medical devices and instruments needed disinfection and which ones required sterilization. In it, he proposed that critical instruments would need to be subjected to more stringent disinfection protocols than non-critical patient care items. Today, this framework is fittingly known as Spaulding […]
