Support & Services For over 65 years, Consolidated has designed and manufactured its products around four basic concepts: Reliability Serviceability Functionality Cost Effectiveness Reliability and serviceability are very important to our customers and our service representatives. As a result of our attention to these two attributes, Consolidated’s products experience the least amount of downtime in the industry. With a focus on functionality, we aim to incorporate off-the-shelf, non-proprietary components into our products. This allows our customers a wide variety of options for service and component replacement throughout the life of the sterilizer. Although we maintain a supply of replacement parts, most parts can be found through locally available suppliers; emphasizing the importance of keeping costs down.
7.10.24 Top 10 Surgery Center Architecture Firms → Building a new ambulatory surgery center (ASC) from the ground up is no simple task. From choosing the right location and setting budgets to drawing up building plans and managing construction, there are many moving pieces to keep track of. As a more specialized project, there are certain parameters that must be met to ensure […]
6.28.24 What Are Biological Indicators (Spore Tests)? → What Is a Biological Indicator & How Does It Work? A biological indicator is a test system that’s embedded within a process challenge device (PCD) and used to verify the efficacy of certain sterilization processes — such as those that rely on sterilizing agents like steam and vaporized hydrogen peroxide. Biological indicators are also commonly […]
5.2.24 The Top 8 Hospital Sterilization Cycles for CSSDs & SPDs → Central sterile supply departments (CSSDs) and sterile processing departments (SPDs) play an integral role in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), ensuring surgical instruments, medical devices, and other essential equipment are sterilized and ready for use. From cleaning and decontamination to storage and distribution, CSSDs and SPDs maintain rigorous processes to maintain the highest standards […]