Blog Archives Click a category to see it's associated Blog Posts. Healthcare Sterilization Cordyceps Sterilization: How to Kill “The Last of Us” Parasite Top 13 Sterile Processing Mistakes in Hospitals Sterilization vs. High-Level and Low-Level Disinfection [a 3-Point Comparison] What Is Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilization? 7 Best Practices for Hospital Infection Control The Top 9 Challenges Sterile Processing Departments Face 4 Key Impacts of Sterile Processing in Hospitals and ASCs General News Consolidated Sterilizer Systems and the Tour de Cure 4 Ways Technology Improves Patient Care in Hospitals & ASCs Autoclaving Liquids: Ensure Sterility, Avoid the Burn Sterilization in the Cannabis Industry Consolidated Slated to Enter Healthcare Market Take a Look Inside Consolidated’s Wellness Program CSS CEO Publishes New Book on Fitness, Work/Life Balance CSS 75th Spotlight: See What Our Employees Have to Say Bioreactor Sterilization: What You Need to Know Beginner’s Guide to Autoclaving Soil 1 Year Later: How CSS Contributed to Fighting COVID Autoclave Wall Seal Options, Explained Consolidated Introduces First-Ever Remote Validation Service Celebrating 75 Years of Consolidated Sterilizer Systems Consolidated Sterilizer Systems Unveils New Autoclave Sustainability Features Is It Time to Upgrade or Replace Your Autoclave? Your Go-To Guide for Autoclave Safety [w/ Free Checklist!] Decontaminating N95 Masks with Steam Sterilization Consolidated Autoclave Installation at BSL-3 Coronavirus Laboratory 7 Common Autoclave Problems You Should be Aware Of Decontamination, Disinfection & Sterilization: What You Need to Know N95DECON Scientific Consortium Compiles Critical Research on N95 Mask Biosafety Level Guidance for COVID-19 Research COVID-19 Update: Consolidate Sterilizer Systems Staying Open Covid-19 Pandemic: Face Mask Disinfection & Sterilization for Viruses Leading Autoclave Manufacturer Awarded $140k Workforce Grant Laboratory Autoclaves That Are Built to Last Consolidated Sterilizer Systems to Host Manufacturing Day Plant Event on October 4th for Billerica Community Discover Exciting Innovations with CSS at the 70th AALAS National Meeting Consolidated Sterilizer Systems Completes Challenging Autoclave Installation for Leading Medical Device Manufacturer Consolidated Addresses Skills Gap: Partners With Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Case Study: Consolidated Sterilizer Systems Performs Custom Autoclave Installation for Leading Biopharmaceutical Company What Is the Difference Between Laboratory, GLP, and GMP Steam Sterilizers? Consolidated Sterilizer Systems to Showcase X1 Control System at 69th AALAS National Meeting Consolidated Sterilizer Systems Partners with Discovery Scientific Solutions Consolidated Sterilizer Systems Announces Move to New Facility Major Research University Upgrades Autoclaves to the Cloud Consolidated Sterilizer Installed in Germfree Mobile Lab in Abu Dhabi Consolidated’s CEO Challenges Industry with Benchmarks for Energy and Water Is the Cloud Secure? The Most Common Question to Consider When Connecting Your Lab to the Cloud Consolidated’s CEO Arthur Trapotsis to Speak at Upcoming I2SL Conference Consolidated’s Director of Engineering Amit Gupta to Speak at 68th Annual AALAS National Meeting Consolidated Sterilizer Systems Upgrades Most Popular Laboratory Autoclave with Enhanced Power Door System Consolidated Sterilizer Systems Introduces Cloud Upgrade Kit for Existing Autoclaves in the Field CSS CEO to Talk Sterilizer Best Practices in Upcoming ABSA Webinar CSS Unveils Autoclave of the Future at AALAS conference CSS & TetraScience to Host One-of-a-Kind Webinar on Benefits of Cloud-Connected Autoclave Technology CSS to Showcase Cloud-Enabled Autoclaves at 67th annual AALAS Conference Survey Results Show Need for Cloud-Connected Autoclaves in Laboratories Consolidated Sterilizer Systems Unveils Cloud-Enabled Autoclaves Consolidated Sterilizer Systems Products Now Available on GSA The Birth of the Internet of Labs (IoL) Consolidated Provides MiniBulk Autoclave to World Leading Biotech Company Consolidated Sterilizer Systems partners with TetraScience to enable Internet-of-Things in labs 70 Years of American Made Autoclaves Canopy Hood Designs: An Important Consideration for Your Lab Lab Ventilation Systems for Your Autoclave CSS to Explore Future of the Autoclave at 66th Annual AALAS Conference CSS CEO Contributes to New ABSA Book on Sustainability Consolidated Sterilizer Systems Introduces the Ultimate Laboratory Autoclave Why Our New Laboratory Sterilizer Took 4 Years to Develop Consolidated Sterilizer Systems to Attend the 65th AALAS National Meeting From Boston to Doha: CSS Installs Steam Autoclave in Qatar for Its Supreme Council of Health Community Contributions: High-Tech Steam Autoclave Donated by CSS to The University of Wisconsin’s School of Veterinary Medicine Featured Employee: Amit Gupta, Director of Engineering 43 Years of Service: CSS Announces Retirement of Shop Foreman & Expert Fabricator The Steam Autoclave Procurement Process in 6 Steps New Autoclave Rep Company Joins The CSS Team High-Tech Autoclave Install in Germfree Mobile Laboratory 4 Reasons Why Where Your Autoclave Is Manufactured Matters No Space for a Large Bulk Autoclave? 4 Reasons to Consider the MiniBulk™ What Matters When Buying an Autoclave? 8 Factors to Consider Before You Buy Why Your Autoclaves Are Wasting Water (and Money) and How To Stop It Are You Risking Unnecessary Autoclave Downtime? CSS Announces Arthur Trapotsis to Present at The 2014 Turnkey Conference Consolidated Sterilizer Systems to Attend 64th AALAS Meeting 8 Questions to Ask Before a Steam Sterilizer Installation Consolidated Sterilizer Systems Announces New MiniBulk™ Large Sterilizer Consolidated Launches Line of Water Purification Systems Consolidated CEO to Present Sustainable Sterilizer Systems Consolidated Sterilizers Launches New, User-focused Website Consolidated VP of Operations Earns Lean Silver Certification Consolidated Sterilizers’ Exclusive Tower Model Provides Efficient, Space-saving Design Consolidated Sterilizer CEO to Present Water Saving Designs for Sustainability WaterEco® Series now a registered trademark of Consolidated Sterilizer Systems Consolidated Sterilizer CEO to Present Energy Saving Design Options for Sustainability Consolidated Introduces a New Sliding Door Sterilizer Consolidated Introduces New SteriNET and Express Custom Delivery Consolidated Introduces New Push Button Control System Consolidated Joins Haiti Relief Effort with Equipment Dontations New Water-Saving Systems Dramatically Reduce Water Consumption and Costs of Operation Award for Green Building Design New Programmable Controller New Chamber Cleaning Solution Introduced Consolidated Attends AALAS, Indianapolis Service and Maintenance How to Clean Your Autoclave’s Chamber Drain Strainer [w/ Video] Autoclave Basics: Chamber Cleaning Instructions [w/ Video] 53 Items Every Autoclave Maintenance Plan Should Include [+ Free Log Sheet!] Laboratory Autoclaves That Are Built to Last 10 Items That Should Be on Every Autoclave Log Sheet [w/ Free Template!] How Much Does Your Sterilizer Really Cost Your Facility? Maintaining Your Autoclave with SterilCARE™ What to Do About Stained Packs After Autoclaving: Common Causes and Affordable Solutions What to Know About Sterilizer Manufacturers When Designing a Laboratory How to Validate an Autoclave: Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) How To Validate an Autoclave: Operational Qualification (OQ) Wet Packs: A Quick Guide on How to Prevent a Common Problem in Sterilization How To Validate an Autoclave: Installation Qualification (IQ) How To Calibrate Your Autoclave (Includes 11 Step Sample Procedure) Common Steam Autoclave Maintenance Questions, Answered Understanding Steam Autoclave Ownership Costs: Acquisition Cost vs. Operating Cost Is Your Amsco Autoclave Getting Old? 4 Benefits of a Control System Upgrade to Extend the Life of Your Older-Model Autoclave 4 Reasons Why Where Your Autoclave Is Manufactured Matters Why Your Autoclaves Are Wasting Water (and Money) and How To Stop It Are You Risking Unnecessary Autoclave Downtime? 8 Questions to Ask Before a Steam Sterilizer Installation Consolidated Introduces New SteriNET and Express Custom Delivery New Chamber Cleaning Solution Introduced Water and Energy Savings Why Water Quality is Important When Using a Steam Autoclave How Much Does Your Sterilizer Really Cost Your Facility? Consolidated’s CEO Challenges Industry with Benchmarks for Energy and Water CSS CEO Contributes to New ABSA Book on Sustainability University Sustainability Projects: 3 Innovative Schools Making a Creative Difference Is Your Laboratory on the Path to LEED Certification? Learn How Your Steam Sterilizers Can Make a Difference. How an Eco-Friendly Lab Sterilizer Can Save Your Facility Over $100,000 What Matters When Buying an Autoclave? 8 Factors to Consider Before You Buy Why Your Autoclaves Are Wasting Water (and Money) and How To Stop It Consolidated CEO to Present Sustainable Sterilizer Systems Consolidated Sterilizer CEO to Present Water Saving Designs for Sustainability WaterEco® Series now a registered trademark of Consolidated Sterilizer Systems Consolidated Sterilizer CEO to Present Energy Saving Design Options for Sustainability New Water-Saving Systems Dramatically Reduce Water Consumption and Costs of Operation Award for Green Building Design Sterilizer Basics & Tips Medical Device Sterilization: 4 Alternatives to Ethylene Oxide Autoclaves for Orthopedic Surgery: Best Practices to Follow Do You Need a Large Capacity Autoclave? [Or Do You Just Think You Do?] CSS’ New Healthcare Autoclaves Are Full of Exciting Features Autoclaves for Mushroom Cultivation Sterilization in the Cannabis Industry How to Clean Your Autoclave’s Chamber Drain Strainer [w/ Video] Autoclave Basics: Chamber Cleaning Instructions [w/ Video] Autoclave Wall Seal Options, Explained Sterilizing Medical Equipment Autoclave Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): How to Safely Operate an Autoclave (+SOP Template) 53 Items Every Autoclave Maintenance Plan Should Include [+ Free Log Sheet!] An Automated Autoclave Process for Use in Determining Glassware Quality [USP 660] Why Water Quality is Important When Using a Steam Autoclave 10 Items That Should Be on Every Autoclave Log Sheet [w/ Free Template!] Maintaining Your Autoclave with SterilCARE™ What Is the Difference Between Laboratory, GLP, and GMP Steam Sterilizers? What to Do About Stained Packs After Autoclaving: Common Causes and Affordable Solutions Sterilization 101: How Does a Laboratory Autoclave Work? Is the Cloud Secure? The Most Common Question to Consider When Connecting Your Lab to the Cloud 6 Important Questions to Ask When Purchasing a Refurbished Autoclave What to Know About Sterilizer Manufacturers When Designing a Laboratory How to Validate an Autoclave: Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) How to Choose a Steam Source for Your Autoclave The Real Deal on How to Handle Red Bag Waste in Your Laboratory Autoclave Chamber Material: Stainless Steel vs Nickel-Clad How To Validate an Autoclave: Operational Qualification (OQ) Canopy Hood Designs: An Important Consideration for Your Lab Lab Ventilation Systems for Your Autoclave Autoclaves for BSL-3 Facilities—Part 3: Effluent Decontamination Systems Why You Need a Cloud-Connected Autoclave How To Validate an Autoclave: Installation Qualification (IQ) Autoclaves for BSL-3 Facilities—Part 2: Autoclave Door Safety Autoclaves for BSL-3 Facilities—Part 1: The Bio-Seal 7 Common Causes for Failure of a Bowie-Dick Test How To Calibrate Your Autoclave (Includes 11 Step Sample Procedure) Biosafety Levels 1, 2, 3 & 4: What’s the Difference? Why To Autoclave Liquids With a Load Probe Bowie-Dick & Vacuum Leak Tests: Autoclave Sterilization Cycles Steam Sterilization Cycles, Part 7: Product Lifecycle Testing in an Autoclave Autoclave Steam Sterilization Cycles, Part 6: F0 Cycle Properly Sizing an Autoclave Chamber for Your Animal Lab University Sustainability Projects: 3 Innovative Schools Making a Creative Difference Steam Sterilization Cycles, Part 5: Low Temperature Cycle Common Steam Autoclave Maintenance Questions, Answered Steam Sterilization Cycles, Part 4: Rapid Cool Cycles Steam Sterilization Cycles, Part 3: Steam-Air-Mix Cycle Steam Sterilization Cycles, Part 2: Liquids Understanding Steam Autoclave Ownership Costs: Acquisition Cost vs. Operating Cost Steam Sterilization Cycles, Part 1: Gravity vs. Vacuum Is Your Laboratory on the Path to LEED Certification? Learn How Your Steam Sterilizers Can Make a Difference. The Steam Autoclave Procurement Process in 6 Steps Is Your Amsco Autoclave Getting Old? 4 Benefits of a Control System Upgrade to Extend the Life of Your Older-Model Autoclave 4 Reasons Why Where Your Autoclave Is Manufactured Matters What Matters When Buying an Autoclave? 8 Factors to Consider Before You Buy 8 Questions to Ask Before a Steam Sterilizer Installation Sterilization Cycles An Automated Autoclave Process for Use in Determining Glassware Quality [USP 660] Your Guide to the ATF Bioreactor Sterilization Cycle What to Do About Stained Packs After Autoclaving: Common Causes and Affordable Solutions How to Validate an Autoclave: Sterilization Cycle Development Survey Results Show Need for Cloud-Connected Autoclaves in Laboratories Prion Sterilization: Common Challenges Laboratory Autoclave Steam Sterilization Cycles, Part 10: Immediate-Use (Flash) Sterilization Cycle Why To Autoclave Liquids With a Load Probe Laboratory Autoclave Steam Sterilization Cycles, Part 9: Air Over-Pressure Cycle Bowie-Dick & Vacuum Leak Tests: Autoclave Sterilization Cycles Steam Sterilization Cycles, Part 7: Product Lifecycle Testing in an Autoclave Autoclave Steam Sterilization Cycles, Part 6: F0 Cycle Steam Sterilization Cycles, Part 5: Low Temperature Cycle Steam Sterilization Cycles, Part 4: Rapid Cool Cycles Steam Sterilization Cycles, Part 3: Steam-Air-Mix Cycle Steam Sterilization Cycles, Part 2: Liquids Steam Sterilization Cycles, Part 1: Gravity vs. Vacuum Sterilizer Validation Consolidated Introduces First-Ever Remote Validation Service How to Validate an Autoclave: Sterilization Cycle Development How to Validate an Autoclave: Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) How to Validate an Autoclave: Steam Quality Testing How to Validate an Autoclave: Performance Qualification (PQ) How To Validate an Autoclave: Operational Qualification (OQ) How To Validate an Autoclave: Installation Qualification (IQ) Case Studies CSS Finds a Clever Approach to a Tricky Autoclave Installation University Laboratory Doubles Throughput with Tower Units Case Study: Consolidated Sterilizer Systems Performs Custom Autoclave Installation for Leading Biopharmaceutical Company Major Research University Upgrades Autoclaves to the Cloud Consolidated Sterilizer Installed in Germfree Mobile Lab in Abu Dhabi Autoclaves for BSL-3 Facilities—Part 3: Effluent Decontamination Systems From Boston to Doha: CSS Installs Steam Autoclave in Qatar for Its Supreme Council of Health Is Your Amsco Autoclave Getting Old? 4 Benefits of a Control System Upgrade to Extend the Life of Your Older-Model Autoclave
7.12.23 Cordyceps Sterilization: How to Kill “The Last of Us” Parasite → In HBO’s recent adaptation of “The Last of Us,” a popular action-adventure video game, life as we know it is upended by a parasitic fungus that transforms its human hosts into zombies. The culprit? Cordyceps, a real-life genus of fungus which is best known for infecting insects (most famously ants) in much the same manner […]
6.30.23 Top 13 Sterile Processing Mistakes in Hospitals → When it comes to ensuring patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) is among the last lines of defense. It’s this department’s sole responsibility to make sure that reusable instruments and devices are properly decontaminated, sterilized, and ultimately safe to use in future procedures — protecting patients from […]
6.22.23 Sterilization vs. High-Level and Low-Level Disinfection [a 3-Point Comparison] → In a 1939 paper, microbiologist Earle H. Spaulding introduced a system for determining which medical devices and instruments needed disinfection and which ones required sterilization. In it, he proposed that critical instruments would need to be subjected to more stringent disinfection protocols than non-critical patient care items. Today, this framework is fittingly known as Spaulding […]
