Validation of steam sterilizers is vital in ensuring safe and compliant sterilization in every cycle - as such several standards define acceptable validation tests.
The ISO standard 17665-1 demands that a steam penetration test be performed daily before the first sterilization cycle. The EN 285 standard defines how the test device should be positioned in the chamber. The ISO 11140-4 standard...
No - the small, portable Prestige Medical Autoclave 2100 does not need to be plumbed in to a fixed water supply, but should be filled with deionised water. [caption id="attachment_7301" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The 2100 Prestige Medical Autoclave[/caption] The unit simply needs filling with distilled or deionised water up to the marker in the chamber. NB tap water should no...
Bunsen Burners are used in most laboratories worldwide and for many scientists this will have been one of the first things they ever used in a lab for their first experiments at school! Flame tests to determine metals is one of the first experiments many people perform at school, using a basic bunsen burner. But even the humble Bunsen burner requires a few extra items to get started - Cam...
In August 2013, the German edition of DIN EN ISO 20857: 2013 on the development, validation and control of the sterilisation of medical products with dry heat was published.
The Memmert hot air sterilisers S meet the requirements of the internationally applicable standard without any restrictions.
[caption id="attachment_6101" align="aligncenter" width="204"] Steriliser SF110pl...
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I came across your article about "DPD Tablets" on Camlab Info, and it's a valuable resource for anyone seeking information about water testing and analysis using DPD tablets. Your explanation of their usage and significance in water quality monitoring is quite informative.
This article on nanocolor tube tests is a gem for analytical enthusiasts. The idea of zero calibration is intriguing, and your detailed explanation makes it accessible. The step-by-step process helps demystify the technique for beginners like me. The use cases you've highlighted, particularly in...
Grant have introduced the new Controlled Rate Freeze Thaw (CRFT), which is a liquid nitrogen and cryogen free controlled rate freeze and thaw system for cryopreservation in a wide range of applications. Cryopreservation is a process where biological materials such as cells, tissues...
A dipslide is a means of testing the microbial content of liquids. This is a common method of monitoring and measuring microbial activity within many systems and commonly cooling systems. Usually the use of a dipslide is the first line of defence for the testing of microbial issues that could be...
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Working with pressure/vacuum conditions in the lab is common but not all products are designed to withstand this. Products with appropriate geometry and wall thickness are suitable for working safely with pressure. For example, filtering flasks, desiccators, or flat flange vessels, as well as...
