eBooks, Whitepapers, and Webinars Download safety checklists, buyers guides and comprehensive materials on how to maintain and service your autoclave. Plus, watch archived webinars to get a more visual understanding of everything autoclaves. Webinar | The 9 Leading Causes of Autoclave Downtime [& How to Prevent Them] Autoclave downtime is expensive, frustrating and can prevent important work from being completed. In order to prevent downtime from occurring, you must first familiarize yourself with its biggest contributing factors. That’s where Consolidated Sterilizer Systems comes in. Download Now Webinar | 4 Reasons Why CSS Autoclaves Are The #1 Choice For Labs When choosing an autoclave, you want one that’s easy to use, can consistently get the job done and is built to last for years to come. Why is it, then, that so many models on the market today are overly complicated and difficult to operate? In this on-demand webinar, we take a look at the features and characteristics that separate Consolidated’s sterilizers from the competition — and, most importantly, what makes them reliable and simple to use. Download Now Webinar | Crash Course on Steam Sterilizers Over the past 75 years, Consolidated Sterilizer Systems has installed over 14,000 steam sterilizers in 66 countries for some of the world’s leading universities, hospitals and biotechnology facilities. Join Jason Thompson, Director of Sales & Services, as he provides a crash course on all things related to Consolidated’s line of steam sterilizers in this free, on-demand webinar. Download Now eBook | Total Cost of Owning an Autoclave Maintenance, parts replacement, energy consumption, and unexpected downtime are all factors in determining the cost of owning an autoclave. With a bit of research and careful preparation, you can make smart, informed decisions that lower the cost of your investment. In this free eBook, we discuss the hidden costs associated with owning and operating an autoclave in an effort help you better anticipate — and, ideally, reduce — them. Download Now eBook | How to Properly Maintain Your Autoclave Routine autoclave maintenance is essential to ensure that your steam autoclave continues to function properly for years to come. Through preventative and proactive maintenance, your business can avoid common autoclave issues such as incomplete sterilization, premature component failure and chamber corrosion. These questions explored in this eBook will provide you with the necessary knowledge and understanding to strategically develop both short-term and long-term maintenance plans. Download Now eBook | 17 Questions to Ask Before Buying an Autoclave With so many models, sizes, options and components to choose from, how can you ever really know exactly what you need to make the most out of your investment? The 17 questions asked and answered in this ebook will help you to make informed decisions by outlining what is most important to consider and know about buying an autoclave. Download Now eBook | How to Validate an Autoclave As the owner/operator of a laboratory or medical autoclave, it’s in your best interest to ensure your equipment is up to par at all times. This comprehensive eBook explains a variety of validation tests you may need to perform in order to properly and effectively validate your autoclave. Download Now eBook | Laboratory Biosafety Level Checklist & Microbe Guide Biological Safety Levels (BSL) are a series of protections relegated to the activities that take place in particular biological labs. The following quick reference guide is filled with safety tips for laboratory personnel working in BSL Labs 1-4, as well as examples of microrganisms commonly found within each laboratory designation. Download Now eBook | A Comprehensive Guide to BSL-3 Biocontainment Lab Autoclaves Learn everything there is to know about purchasing a BSL-3 autoclave – the bio-seal, autoclave door safety and effluent decontamination systems. Download Now eBook | The Definitive Guide to Steam Sterilization Cycles Read this comprehensive 31-page guide about when and how to use the top 12 steam sterilization cycles. This guide outlines how today’s steam autoclaves can be configured with specific parameters suitable for nearly any load and application type. Download Now Whitepaper | The Real Reasons for Labs to Invest in Water Conservation Technologies With the demand for water increasing, supply diminishing, and issues with the support infrastructure, water costs will continue to increase for the foreseeable future. As a rule of thumb, labs consume 5–10 times more energy per square foot than an average office building. For today’s laboratories at global, national, and local levels alike, it’s time to start thinking about water conservation. Learn why your lab needs to take a hard look at water conversation and what you can to improve it. Download Now Webinar | Future Trends in Steam Autoclave Design This joint webinar features Arthur Trapotsis, CEO of Consolidated Sterilizer Systems, and Alok Tayi, PhD, CEO of TetraScience, discussing cloud-connected autoclave technology — a cutting edge capability that allows scientists, lab managers and facilities personnel the ability to monitor and manage their autoclave from any internet-ready device. Watch Now Template | Autoclave Log Spreadsheet Maintaining a detailed record of sterilization cycles enables you to optimize for future cycles and create a paper trail for maintenance and repair purposes — and in order to maintain a detailed record, you need a comprehensive log sheet for each sterilizer. 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Download Now eBook | 17 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Medical Autoclave Start Your Search for a Medical-Grade Autoclave with Our Free eBook, “17 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Medical Autoclave”! Download It Now Quiz | Is Your Current ASC Sterilization Area set up Properly? Even the most advanced ambulatory surgical center sterilization setups require updates over time to ensure that they continue to adhere to best practices and support patients’ needs. Put your existing setup to the test with our free self-assessment. Download Now Quiz | Are You Ready to Build an ASC Sterilization Setup? From spatial constraints to ventilation challenges, ambulatory surgical centers face unique challenges that make it more difficult to create a proper sterilization setup than in other medical facilities. Take our free readiness self-assessment to see whether your ASC is properly set up for sterilization — or whether you’d benefit from some expert assistance. Download Now Template | Ensure Autoclave Safety in Your Lab With Standard Operating Procedures Autoclaves play an important role in keeping your laboratory running smoothly. But did you know that these machines can present an occupational hazard without proper training, a thorough understanding of operational best practices, or the knowledge of what to do when incidents occur? That’s why we’ve put together this template of autoclave standard operating procedures (SOPs) that you can use in your lab. Download Now
