V20 Air Plasma Sterilizer

Name: V20 Air Plasma Sterilizer
SKU: 1862728

Revolutionize your veterinary practice with the V20 Air Plasma Sterilizer. This innovative device offers efficient, eco-friendly sterilization using only air and electricity. Operating at low temperatures without chemicals, it ensures safe, effective sterilization of various instruments, from stainless steel tools to complex laparoscopic devices. The 3-step cycle completes in 3.75 hours, boosting productivity and extending the lifespan of delicate tools—all while being cost-effective and easy to use.

The V20 Air Plasma Sterilizer is now the largest, fastest, and most efficient Air Plasma Sterilizer available. More instruments can be sterilized in less time and at lower cost per cycle.

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Advantages of the V20 Air Plasma Sterilizer:

Low temperature: The Air Plasma Sterilization® process takes place at 40 °C (104 °F). This is well below the 60 °C (140 °F) required to be classified as a low temperature sterilization method. Heat-sensitive complex instruments composed of plastics and housing sensitive electronics or optics will not be damaged by Air Plasma Sterilization®.
Low pressure: The Air Plasma Sterilization® process occurs at atmospheric pressure. It does not require high pressure like a steam autoclave or a deep vacuum like an ethylene oxide sterilizer.The minor pressure changes allow even the most delicate instruments to be sterilized without physical damage.
Low cost per cycle: The cost per cycle for Air Plasma Sterilization® ranges between $3 and $5, depending on environmental conditions. This is less than a third the cost per cycle for ethylene oxide.
Low maintenance: Maintenance of an Air Plasma sterilizer is minimal, consisting of simply wiping down the sterilization chamber with a damp cloth followed by a dry cloth every 15 sterilization cycles.
Low power requirements: An Air Plasma sterilizer requires only a standard single-phase electrical outlet rated for 110-120 VAC and draws a maximum current of 6.5 amps. Two Air Plasma sterilizers can easily be run from a single power outlet. The total power draw is about one fourth that of a similarly sized steam autoclave.
No installation cost: Unlike ethylene oxide sterilizers which often require modifications to a facility to exhaust the gases outside of the building, an Air Plasma sterilizer has no installation costs and can simply be plugged into a properly rated power outlet and is ready for use.
No chemical consumables: The Air Plasma Sterilization® process uses just air and electricity. No chemicals are required.
No Harmful byproducts: After a sterilization cycle is complete, the Air Plasma sterilant gases are passed through a catalyst that converts them back into air, producing no byproducts.
Broad Material Compatibility: The Air Plasma sterilant gases are compatible with a wide variety of plastics, elastomers, and medical grade metals.
Indefinite consumable shelf life: None of the Air Plasma Sterilization® consumables (plasma sheets, desiccant canister, and catalyst canister) have an expiration date.

Warranty

1 year (Extended warranty available*)

*Ideally, Extended warranty must be purchased before expiration of the standard warranty or extended warranty period. The customer can purchase extended warranty at time of purchase of the sterilizer and the extended warranty coverage will go into effect the day after the 1 year standard warranty expires.

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Technical Specifications

Exterior dimensions*	39 in x 21 in x 20 in (99 cm x 56 cm x 51 cm)
Installation space requirement	40 in x 22 in x 21 in (1 inch on all sides)
Sterilization field dimensions	25 in x 14 in x 7 in (77 cm x 57 cm x 45 cm)
Sterilization field volume	40 L (10.6 gal)
Weight	140 lbs (63.5 kg)
Operating temperature	5-35 °C (41-95 °F)
Storage temperature	-25-60 °C (-13-140 °F)
Electrical requirements	110-120 VAC, 50/60Hz, 6.5 A max (250 V 8 A rated fuse)
Operating relative humidity	0%-95%
Operating altitude	Up to 2,000 m (6,562 ft)

*Exterior dimensions include installed canisters and bubbler humidifier.

Sterilization Cycle Specifications

Type of sterilization cycle	Single cycle sterilizes most general surgical and laparoscopic instruments
Sterilization process	Air Plasma Sterilization™ process, terminal sterilization using overkill method to provide SAL of 10^-6
Total sterilization cycle time	Approximately 4 hours
Preconditioning time	15-20 min*
Sterilizing time	3 hours
Ventilating time	30 minutes
Sterilant	Reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, primarily ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and hydroxyl radicals
Sterilant production	Sterilant gases produced from preconditioned air along the surface of the plasma sheet
Sterilant delivery	Sterilant gases produced inside sterilization chamber
Sterilant removal	Sterilant gases are converted back into air by pumping through Carulite® 200 granular catalyst
Critical process parameters	Air temperature, pressure, and humidity are monitored during preconditioning, voltage feedback from plasma production is monitored throughout the sterilizing step
Sterility assurance	Biological indicators (≥10⁶ spores of Geobacillus stearothermophilus) https://biologicalindicators.mesalabs.com/exposure/