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Mastering Sterilization with the ICANCLAVE

Sterilization is the final step in Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR).
According to INSPQ guidelines, it must guarantee the complete elimination of all forms of microbial life. To achieve this with absolute precision, the ICANCLAVE autoclave (Class B) uses the principles of thermodynamics to ensure the safety of each cycle.

Podo-Logic est l’importateur et le distributeur exclusif d’ICANCLAVE, ainsi que l’unique centre de service autorisé au Canada.
Podo-Logic is ICANCLAVE’s exclusive importer and distributor, as well as the sole authorized service center in Canada.
Podo-Logic est l’importateur et le distributeur exclusif d’ICANCLAVE, ainsi que l’unique centre de service autorisé au Canada.
Podo-Logic is ICANCLAVE’s exclusive importer and distributor, as well as the sole authorized service center in Canada.
Podo-Logic est l’importateur et le distributeur exclusif d’ICANCLAVE, ainsi que l’unique centre de service autorisé au Canada.
Podo-Logic is ICANCLAVE’s exclusive importer and distributor, as well as the sole authorized service center in Canada.

The critical steps of RDM according to the standards

Sterilization is the final validation step in the reprocessing process. ICANCLAVE is used to complete a rigorous protocol, ensuring that cleaning and preparation efforts result in total microbiological safety.

  1. Pre-cleaning and Cleaning: Removal of organic debris (ideally via ultrasound).
  2. Rinsing and Drying: Preparing surfaces for optimal steam exposure.
  3. Packaging: Use of sterile barriers (pouches) permeable to vapor, but impermeable to microorganisms after the cycle.
  4. Sterilization (The power of the ICANCLAVE): The device ensures uniform thermal exposure by saturated steam under pressure, reaching all surfaces, even the most complex.

ICANCLAVE Engineering: Class B Technology

The INSPQ recommends the use of autoclaves capable of sterilizing complex instruments. Class B autoclaves are the only ones capable of processing hollow bodies, turbines, and packaged instruments.

A. Fractionated Vacuum (Triple Pre-vacuum)

Air is a thermal insulator. If air remains inside a clip or bag, the required temperature will not be reached at that precise location.

  • The mechanism: The ICANCLAVE uses a vacuum pump to perform three air extraction cycles before steam injection.
  • The technical advantage: This process creates a vacuum that forces the vapor to penetrate the smallest cavities, eliminating any "cold spots".
B. Saturated Vapor and Critical Parameters

To be effective, the steam must be "saturated" (a perfect mixture of carbonated water and temperature). The ICANCLAVE monitors the golden triangle of sterilization in real time:

  • Temperature: 134°C (273°F).
  • Pressure: 2.1 bar.
  • Time: A stable and controlled exposure stage.

Drying: A Safety Imperative

A wet instrument coming out of the autoclave is considered non-sterile in the short term (risk of contamination by capillary action through the bag).

  • Vacuum drying: The ICANCLAVE uses a final vacuum phase to lower the boiling point of water. This completely evaporates the moisture without damaging delicate components or instrument alloys.

Traceability and Validation

The INSPQ requires that each sterilization cycle be documented and validated to prove that critical parameters have been met. ICANCLAVE offers triple security for your sterilization log:

  • Internal Backup Memory: Even if the USB key is forgotten or the paper roll runs out, the device automatically archives cycle reports in internal memory. No data is lost.
  • Integrated printer: For immediate and physical validation at the end of each cycle, allowing the paper report to be attached to the daily log.
  • Digital Archiving (USB): A USB port allows data export for simplified and paperless management of your compliance history.
  • Performance Tests: The device incorporates specific programs for mandatory tests: the Bowie-Dick test (steam penetration) and the vacuum test (chamber tightness).

Why choose the ICANCLAVE for your practice?

Integrating the ICANCLAVE into your clinic is not just about purchasing a device, but about adopting a high-precision standard. By meticulously adhering to the pre-vacuum and drying phases, you not only protect your patients but also extend the lifespan of your rotary and surgical instruments.

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