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

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)