evolution of autoclave use at the sanger institute jon lovell 23 rd october 2014
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Evolution of Autoclave use at the Sanger Institute
Jon Lovell23rd October 2014
2004
Media Team– 1 x 400L Autocalve
Glassware– 1 x 600L Autoclave
Waste– 1 x 600L Autoclave
2005 Containment Laboratories– 1 x 250L Autoclave (Integrated Boiler)– 3 x 50L Autoclave (Self generating)– 5 x 10L Benchtop Autoclaves
2006Research Support Facility– 4 x 6,000L Autoclave (Central
steam supply)– 1 x 550L Autoclave (Central
steam supply)– 2 x 50L Benchtop Autoclave
2005-2014Services Teams (Media, Glassware and Waste)
– 5 x 600L Autoclave (Integrated Boiler)– 2 x 250L Autoclave (Integrated Boiler)
Choosing an autoclave
– Size– Available space– Contingencies
– Useage– Dry Goods– Liquids– Fabrics– Waste (Nature of waste)
– Maintenance– Third party support
– Ergonomics
Waste ContainersAluminium Bins
Pros:• Faster cycle time• Not too heavy• Secure for transport
Cons:• Fragility due to
compromise on weight.• Seal maintenance
Management of Laboratory AutoclavesWhich Standards/Guidance?
– BS2646 Autoclaves for Sterilization in Laboratories– BS3970 Sterilizing and disinfecting equipment for
medical products– BSEN285 Sterilization-Steam Sterilizers-Large
Sterilizers– PM73 Safety at Autoclaves HSE– CFPP01(HTM2010/HTM01) Management and
decontamination of surgical instruments used in acute care
Who is responsible for the safety of your site autoclaves?
ACIST trainingAdvanced course in sterilization technology
Based around health sector requirements
Course covers:• Standards and guidance• Microbiology• Validation• Steam sterilization• Washer disinfectors• Other sterilization and decontamination
techniques• Role of AE(D)