Sterilizer Refurbishing Process
Refurbishing a sterilizer is a complex and specialized process that should only be performed by qualified technicians or biomedical engineers with expertise in medical equipment maintenance. Southwest Medical's refurbishment process ensures that the sterilizer operates safely and effectively, maintaining its critical role in infection control. Here are the general steps involved in refurbishing a sterilizer:
Southwest Medical Sterilizer Refurbishing Process (Completed Photos Below):
- Run serial number with OEM for necessary upgrades, recalls, and revisions
- Remove controls, trim, piping, for hydrostatic pressure test
- Hydrostatically test pressure vessel to 1.5x maximum rating
- Remove chamber from stand
- Bead blast interior to original appearance
- Reassemble stand and chamber with new insulation
- Replace membrane overlays on control panel
- Replace digital display boards
- Replace wiring harness
- Replace chamber and jacket gauges
- Sand and repaint all previously painted surfaces
- Replace all piping and tubing
- Replace all solenoid valves
- Disassemble and rebuild door mechanisms
- Resurface stainless steel to original appearance via 5-step sanding and polishing process
- Reassemble refurbished components
- Calibrate controls using a certified thermometer
- Test sterilizer controls extensively for optimum performance and reliability
Steris 3011 Sterilizer Fully Refurbished
Southwest Medical has over 30 years experience refurbishing sterilizers. All units are backed by a 1-year warranty. Browse available inventory below, request a free online quote or place an order today.