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Evolution of Autoclave use at the Sanger Institute

Evolution of Autoclave use at the Sanger Institute. Jon Lovell 23 rd 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 )

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Evolution of Autoclave use at the Sanger Institute

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  1. Evolution of Autoclave use at the Sanger Institute Jon Lovell 23rd October 2014

  2. 2004 • Media Team • 1 x 400L Autocalve • Glassware • 1 x 600L Autoclave • Waste • 1 x 600L Autoclave

  3. 2005 Containment Laboratories • 1 x 250L Autoclave (Integrated Boiler) • 3 x 50L Autoclave (Self generating) • 5 x 10L Benchtop Autoclaves

  4. 2006Research Support Facility • 4 x 6,000L Autoclave (Central steam supply) • 1 x 550L Autoclave (Central steam supply) • 2 x 50L Benchtop Autoclave

  5. 2005-2014 • Services Teams (Media, Glassware and Waste) • 5 x 600L Autoclave (Integrated Boiler) • 2 x 250L Autoclave (Integrated Boiler)

  6. Choosing an autoclave • Size • Available space • Contingencies • Useage • Dry Goods • Liquids • Fabrics • Waste (Nature of waste) • Maintenance • Third party support • Ergonomics

  7. Waste Containers • Aluminium Bins • Pros: • Faster cycle time • Not too heavy • Secure for transport • Cons: • Fragility due to compromise on weight. • Seal maintenance

  8. Management of Laboratory Autoclaves • Which 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?

  9. ACIST training • Advanced 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)

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