Andersen Ethelyne Oxide Sterilisation System

EtO Gas Sterilisation

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The most gentle, efficient and effective low-temperature steriliser available. The Anprolene system offers unique plastic sterilisation bags and individual gas ampoules in two different sizes to match the size of your sterilisation load.

Features:

SAFE MICRO-DOSE gas ampoule system - each sterilisation load, uses less than 20gr of EtO
Unmatched sterilisation flexibility to sterilise a wide range of delicate ENDOSCOPY and VETERINARY instruments
Powerful ventilation and purge pumps
Digital display tracks cycle progress
Low cost per cycle - between $25 - $65 depending upon sterilisation load
12 Hour and 24 Hour cycles to choose from
Extra-long cabinet - interior dimensions: 35cm W x 32.5cm H x 74.5cm L / 84 L capacity

Ideal For:

Administration Sets
Arthroscopes & Laparoscopes
Biopsy & Grasping Forceps
Bottles
Catheters
Cautery Cords & Tips
Clothes
Defibrillator Leads & Paddles
Dermal Punches
Drill Pieces
Endotracheal Tubes
Flexible Endoscopes
Instruments
Light Guide Cables
Gloves
Needles
Ophthalmic Instruments
Otoscopes
Respirators
Surgical Staplers
Syringes
Tubing
Video Endoscopy Cameras

The Anderson Sterilisation system is used in the research and development of 3D Bioprinting products.

Take a look at the innovative work TRICEP is producing in 3D printing products.

Further information from their partners:

Go to TRICEP'S website

BioFab3D

University of Wollongong

ARC

Andersen Refill Kits

In the Andersen system, the EtO is supplied in a glass ampoule which is held within a break-shield. Gas is delivered to the heart of the load, achieving the highest level of sterilisation for any given amount of gas.

The gas is released by breaking the ampoule. The EtO boils, giving a very distinctive bubbling and cooling feeling as it does so. This provides very clear, positive feedback that the ampoule has been properly activated.

The packaged items, ready to be sterilised, are placed inside the supplied sterilisation bag. The cabinet holds the space around the sterilisation bag below room pressure. This ensures that any leak is from the room into the cabinet. Any EtO released through the bag is taken to the outside through the exhaust tube at the back of the cabinet.

The bag volumes vary in size, giving great flexibility in the volume, size and shape of items that can be sterilised.

AN-79.16 Large Ampoule and Bag Refill Kit

The standard Anprolene refill kit comes with ampoules and liner bags for 14 cycles. The ampoules and liner bags are packaged in a convenient storage/dispenser box. Each ampoule contains 17.6 g of EtO, and the liner bag (sterilisation chamber) holds up to 40L. This kit is suitable for use with any Anprolene steriliser.

Technical Details

When packaged, each ampoule is surrounded by a fabric shield. The ampoule and this shield are sealed in a plastic bag which acts as the gas diffusion - or gas release-membrane.

Kit consists of:

14 x 18cc Ampoules
14 x 40 Litre Sterilisation Bags
Probe strap

Note: Dosimeters and humidichips are not included in this kit.

Andersen Dosimeter Chemical Indicator

Time, temperature and EtO concentration are essential to successful sterilisation. The Andersen Dosimeters are chemical integrators that provide the operator with an immediate visual assurance that the requirements for sterilisation have been fulfilled. Provided the load has seen sufficient EtO, for long enough, at a high enough temperature, the blue line will go past the blue triangle mark.

The AN-87 Dosimeter is designed for cycles run at 20 °C–30 °C.

To use, remove it from the foil packaging, and place in the least accessible area of the sterilization load. Use one Dosimeter per cycle.

AN-87 Dosimeter Chemical Integrator features: