A Class B Autoclave is the most advanced steam sterilizer, using a vacuum pump for pre- and post-vacuum cycles to remove all air, ensuring steam fully penetrates wrapped, hollow, and porous medical/dental instruments for complete sterilization, meeting strict European standards (EN 13060) and offering features like integrated dryers and printers for documentation.
B-Class Autoclave
Overview
Key Features & Functionality:
Sterilized caps serve different purposes depending on their design and application:
- Pre-Vacuum System: Uses a powerful vacuum to pull air out, allowing steam to reach every part of complex instruments (like handpieces or tubing).
- Versatility: Can sterilize all load types, including textiles, porous items, and complex hollow devices, unlike simpler N-class machines.
- Integrated Drying: Features a post-vacuum drying cycle to thoroughly dry instruments, preventing corrosion and recontamination.
- Temperature/Pressure: Operates at 121°C or 134°C with associated pressures (e.g., 15 psi).
- Programming: Offers various programs (e.g., solid, wrapped, delicate) and often includes diagnostic tests (B&D, Helix, Vacuum).
- Safety & Monitoring: Includes safety locks, error codes, and often a built-in printer for cycle records, crucial for compliance.
Applications:
- Dentistry: Essential for sterilizing dental tools like probes, mirrors, and complex instruments.
- Medical/Hospitals: Used for a wide array of instruments requiring high-level assurance.
- Laboratories: For sterilizing diverse lab equipment and materials.