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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a remanufactured machine?
The remanufacturing process is a very detailed and involved process that completely disassembles and existing unit into its component parts, then repairs and reconditions those parts that can be used. All reused parts are cleaned and resurfaced. All aesthetic covers and plates are reconditioned or replaced. The end result is a like new piece of equipment that meets OEM standards.
What is a refurbished machine?
Refurbishing differs from remanufacturing in the amount of disassembly completed and in the level of details. Though each unit is tested thoroughly, some components will not be replaced unless found to be defective. Additionally, some stainless, metal and plastic enclosure parts my show some wear, unlike our remanufactured units that are delivered in like new condition.
How does Auxo Medical's Remanufactured Equipment warranty compare to the OEMs' warranty?
All Remanufactured Equipment carries the same warranty as if the unit was purchased “New” from the OEM. Our goal is to offer cost efficient equipment without jeopardizing the quality.
What is a “as is, used” machine?
Used equipment although still tested, is not dissembled and restored to OEM specs. Auxo Medical categorizes “used” meaning equipment which has been removed from a facility in working condition, tested, and sold to the customer.
How can my facility seek service on equipment after the Auxo Medical warranty has ended?
Auxo medical's relationship with our customer does not end when the equipment has been installed. We also offer Preventive Maintenance programs as well as time and material service calls. If your facility already has a preferred vendor for service, our equipment is supported by all OEM certified service companies.
Sterilizers
How does a stage 3control differ from a Stage 2 Control for the Steris Eagle 3000?
The stage 3 control provides some key improvements:
- Addition of a service test cylce to test performance;
- Touch pad input for parameters and user interface instead of manual dip switches;
- Utility shutdown capability;
What is an autoclave/Sterilizer?
A medical autoclave/sterilivers is a device that uses steam to sterilize equipment used in hospitals and laboratories . This means that all bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores are not necessarily killed, but they are inactivated and incapable of reproducing. Autoclaves/Sterlilizers are found in many medical settings and other places that need to ensure sterility of an object.
How is the effectiveness of an Autoclave/Sterilizer tested?
There are physical, chemical, and biological indicators that can be used to ensure an autoclave reaches the correct temperature for the correct amount of time.
Chemical indicators can be found on medical packaging and autoclave tape, and these change color once the correct conditions have been met. This color change indicates that the object inside the package, or under the tape, has been autoclaved sufficiently. Biological indicators include Attest devices. These contain spores of a heat-resistant bacterium. If the autoclave does not reach the right temperature, the spores will germinate, and their metabolism will change the color of a pH-sensitive chemical. Physical indicators often consist of an alloy designed to melt only after being subjected to 121 °C for 15 minutes. If the alloy melts, the change will be visible. In addition to these indicators, autoclaves have temperature and pressure gauges that can be viewed from the outside.
What is a Dart Test?
The Dart Test is used to ensure that dynamic air removal sterilizers (pre vacuum) are working adequately to remove residual air from the sterilizer chamber. Complete air removal from a sterilizer chamber is essential in order to allow for the direct and intimated contact of the steam sterilant to all surfaces of the sterilizer's contents .The Dart test should be placed on the lowest shelf over the sterilizer drain in an otherwise empty sterilizer chamber. The sterilizer operating parameters for the Dart Test are 132-134[degrees] C (270 -73[degrees] F) for a 3.5 -4.0 minute cycle based on the temperature setting.
The air removal tests are commonly run at the start of each day but it is not an absolute requirement to conduct this test at that time or at the same time each day. Biological indicators are a challenge test which utilizes live spores and are run through a sterilization cycle to ensure that the sterilization conditions, parameters and performance were adequate to destroy all forms of living organisms. Biological tests should be run in a full load at standard cycle parameters. The biological test pack should be placed in the most challenging spot in the sterilizer, which is generally the bottom front over the drain or in the center of the load. It is not essential to run your daily biological test at the same time each day. Since the air removal (Dart) and biological tests are for monitoring different functions and the parameters for their use is different they cannot be run together. By choice many hospitals do run these tests at set times each day in order to establish a routine and to assign the responsibility to a specific shift, individual or job assignment. It is imperative that you consult and incorporate the sterilizer; biological and air removal tests manufacturers' instructions for use into your policies and procedures.
What is ultrasonic cleansing?
Ultrasonic cleaning works through the rapid release of a succession of shock waves in liquid media. These waves produce alternate compressions and rarefactions, creating a process called cavitation - which jars dirt, scale and oils from the surface of materials during the ultrasonic cleaning process. The many benefits of this process include:
- Speed, reliability, and labor-savings that are not associated with manual and mechanical cleaning methods
- Increased productivity
- Quality control
- Reduced workplace stress
- A cleaning mechanism that utilizes environmentally friendly chemistry
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