Check out the new STATCLEAN from SciCan for an effective and safe and quieter ultrasonic option
There are a lot of useful infection control devices out there. I just reviewed the MULTIsteril automated ultrasonic washer by Tecno-Gaz. It is NOT a sterilizer like the name might imply but it IS an automatic ultrasonic that fills, adds detergent, degases the solution, then ultrasonically cleans, rinses and dries items. Kind of like an even smaller Hydrim C61WD G4 by SciCan, but with a few distinct differences.
Both prepare instruments for sterilization with automated wash, rinse and dry processes. The Hydrim uses high impingement jets of flowing alkaline detergent, whereas the MULTIsteril uses an ultrasonic bath.
In comparison, the Hydrim C61WD G4 is a more thorough process and better value overall.
It is nice to have another automatic option to fill the gap for body artists between manual cleaning, ultrasonic and Hydrim automated washers. They are both in the same price range, and the https://piercers.com/ and in the US at https://statim.us/
Automated ultrasonic 
Visible open: ultrasonic bath, liquid dosing and heating coil in lid 
Steps used by this ultrasonic cleaner 
Hydrim automated washers
Resources:
- Another option for cleaning was the Hygea line from ULTRAWAVE.
Not fully automated, but a significant step up from the common benchtop ultrasonic. - L&R are moving in the right direction with Effica lockable covers.
- Coltene/Whaledent sells a few decent models as well such as the UC150 and UC300
- Crest does not have any with locking or well sealed lids, as far as I know. I don’t suggest making do with shower caps.
Statim 2000 USED / REFURBISHED
STATIM 2000 Cassette Autoclave
Reconditioned used units validated and spore tested with one year warranty
- Ultra-fast 6 minute unwrapped cycle
- 14 minute wrapped cycle
- Exceptional instrument turnover
- 10 minute Dri-Tecc Drying Technology
- Aseptic transfer of instrument directly to the point-of-use
- Reduced instrument investment
- Prolongs instrument life
The STATIM 2000 Classic boasts a 6-minute cycle, but has the added advantage of employing a fully removable chamber so you can aseptically transport a set of freshly sterilized instruments directly to the procedure area.
The STATIM 2000 is fully automatic. Simply select one of the three sterilization programs and with a single touch of the keypad, begin the cycle. An advanced microprocessor controls all functions and maintains optimal sterilization conditions, from start to finish.
SciCan's STATIM cassette sterilizers have a biological effectiveness that has been proven in tests for hollow and solid instruments at many internationally recognized institutes in Canada, the United States, and Europe.
The STATIM 2000 is a reliable cassette sterilizer that's compact enough to fit in procedure areas and fast enough to sterilize jewelry, expensive Lasik, PRK, endoscopic and cataract instruments, including phaco handpieces, between procedures - it can complete an unwrapped sterilization cycle in just six minutes and a wrapped cycle in 14 minutes.
Dri-TecC – Convection heat drying technology
The STATIM 2000 uses convection heat to dry instruments by utilizing the remaining heat in the system after the sterilization phase. Heat is captured and released into the cassette, drying wrapped instrument loads in as little as 10 minutes.
| Cycle | Unwrapped | Wrapped | Rubber/Plastic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterilization time | 3.5 minutes | 10 minutes | 15 minutes |
| Sterilization temp. | 135º C | 135º C | 121º C |
| Total cycle time | 6 minutes | 14 minutes | 20 minutes |
ACCESSORIES available in the Shop:
01-100008A Cassette complete (with rack 01-106653)
01-100028S Seal & lubricant kit
01-100207S Air compressor filter
01-102119S Microbiological air filter
01-100812S Waste bottle complete
01-100204S Exhaust tube
01-103945S Instrument rack for unwrapped instruments
01-106653 Instrument rack for wrapped instruments
SCI134 Test Strip indicators (box of 250)
01-101783S Water reservoir cap & filter
01-109300S Water reservoir filter
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Unit Size : | L 480mm x W 415mm x H 150mm L 19" x W 16.25" x H 6" |
| Cassette Internal Dimensions : | L 280mm x W 180mm x H 35mm L 11" x W 7" x H 1.5" |
| Reservoir Capacity : | 4.0 litres (distilled water) Approximately 40 cycles |
| Weight without water : | 21 kg/46 lbs |
| Power Consumption : | 110-120 V, 60Hz, 1300 W |
When you receive your Statim 2000 packing carton, the items listed below will be included.
If any of the items are missing, contact us immediately so that the situation can be corrected.
- Cassette Tray and Lid
- Unwrapped Instrument Rack
- Waste Bottle
- Bottle Lid Fitting
- Power Cord
- Operator's Manual
- Exhaust Tube
- Tube Mounting Hardware
Finance your equipment at our checkout
*The use of STATIM sterilizers was introduced to the body art field in the early 1990's by Brian Skellie at Piercing Experience, and developed in community along with other practical innovations in applied safety precautions and techniques.