Why is my cassette leaking?
We often determine that STATIM autoclave steam leaks are due to a bent cassette tray or lid, after a user closes the cassette at an angle askew to the normal range of the hinge.
Prevent this from happening
Make sure that every STATIM operator slows down and closes the cassette with two hands, smoothly in alignment.
When a cassette gets closed askew, it pushes the front wall of the tray in, and bows the top flange of the hinge upward.
This is what the hinges of a new cassette should look like:
1) This is what your hinges should look like when correctly maintained.
💡 Make sure to avoid bending the hinges accidentally when you close the cassette.
2) This is what the hinges on a new cassette look like.
If your hinges do not look like this, adjust as described to correct them.
Note the slight downward angle of 7-8° and gap when assembled. Outside measurement 3mm at the tips, gap 1mm.
Compare to yours, and check for straightness.
Then correct the warp or bend by hand.
You can try to fix this yourself:
An adjustable wrench (sheet metal holding pliers or canvas pliers with a wide flat front can facilitate)
4) This photo shows adjustment of the tray with the open side *face up* and the slotted flange at a correct downward angle.
5) Flatten the length of the hinge if curved upward. This photo shows adjustment of the tray with the open side *face up* and the slotted flange at a correct downward angle.
6) For the tray, bend the slotted flange downwards if the open side is face up.
[Note: The photos above show adjustment of a used tray with the open side face up]
Do NOT adjust the tab on the lid unless visibly damaged
Adjust the slotted flange of the hinge and straighten the walls and handle if necessary
Fine adjustment steps:
Separate the top from the bottom of the cassette and set both sides on a level surface with the open sides face down.
Look at the angle the slotted flange on the bottom tray forms with the counter.
If it were sticking straight out, that would be a 90° angle.
Ideally, it should be pointing about 5 – 10° above the 90° mark when the tray is face down.
105 – 110°with the counter
⚠ Be careful not to break the welds. If a weld is broken, the cassette is not repairable and will have to be replaced.
Bend as needed to straighten
With the open wrench, bend the tab (in the center) until it looks like it is 5 – 10° above the horizontal.
Reassembled they should match the Figure 1 and 2 photos in the gallery above.
Test the cassette
- Re-insert the cassette and try another cycle.
- You should notice either a cessation or a change in the amount of steam escaping.
- If it is still leaking, adjust slightly and try again.
Note:
- If there is a decrease in the amount of steam escaping- continue to adjust the slotted flange of the tray upwards.
- If there is an increase in the amount of steam escaping, you went too far and need to bend the slotted flange of the tray down instead of up.
- You may have to perform this alignment a few times to get it “just right.”
- The tray handle may need to be adjusted upward as well.
What if my cassette is new and or the metal all seems aligned?
Other common issues that can cause a leak:
A dry seal will twist and rotate in the groove, and must be lubricated and aligned, even for a brand new cassette.
StatDri or mineral oil can be used for lubrication of the silicone seal.
How to clean your SciCan Statim Autoclave cassette to remedy leaks
Residue can build underneath the seal in the groove, which must be cleaned completely weekly. If it has not been regularly cleaned, it will prevent even a new seal from working consistently. The metal surfaces will need to be scrubbed spotless with dish detergent and an abrasive pad, such as a Scotch-Brite type safe for non-stick surfaces.
How to clean your SciCan Statim Autoclave cassette video
How to replace your SciCan Statim Autoclave cassette seal video
Manufacturers instructions for STATIM Cassette use
New Recessed Thermocouple available!
We can upgrade your Statim G4 or Classic to a probe bracket with a recessed thermocouple to avoid breakage.
Old version had the chamber thermocouple protruding at a slight upward angle, on the steam exhaust port
New version has a thinner chamber thermocouple set flush with the end of the probe tube of the steam exhaust port
If the cassette has to be held in place, try another cassette if there is one handy, or get a new one, or get individual parts such as the tray or lid from us here.
We can individually replace any of the damaged parts: seal, cassette lid, or bottom tray if needed as the next step to solve the problem.
Test it out and let us know your results!
We’ll be available to chat here or by phone/SMS/WhatsApp +1-404-494-0378.
Statim 2000 G4
Fast, Gentle, Reliable, and Smart.
Introducing The New Generation of Statim, The Statim G4 Series
(Generation Four)
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Canonsburg, PA – SciCan has set the benchmark for sterilization and instrument reprocessing technology.
For more than 25 years SciCan has been developing and manufacturing highly innovative infection control products that address the need for versatility, flexibility, and efficiency in today’s environments.
SciCan is proud to unveil the newest STATIM family member, the G4 series. The STATIM G4 series is the same renowned and trusted autoclave it has been for over 25 years but now boasts a new contemporary look, functionality and connectivity that is the first of its kind. The G4 technology will change the way you interact by providing a direct channel of communication through the Internet to increase productivity and limit downtime.
Still powered by SciCan’s signature steam technology to provide sterilization at speeds faster than conventional chambered autoclaves, the STATIM G4 series has been drastically upgraded with a level of interactivity not seen before.
The STATIM G4 series has been modernized with a new fascia that is fresh and contemporary.
Color touch screen
A large 3.5” high-resolution touchscreen offers a vivid display of messages and current cycle information all with extraordinary clarity. The bubble level has been integrated into the high-resolution touchscreen.
Built-in data logger
Gone are the days of messy thermal paper, clumsy printers or potential failures with external data loggers. With increasing stringency amongst national guidelines, the STATIM G4 series now saves all the data from each cycle. This data can be copied onto the included USB drive, viewed on screen, or remotely stored in the Cloud via email.*
STATIM G4 technology
SciCan's STATIM G4 series Technology offers a platform with endless possibilities. The product expansion and modes of communication will provide visibility from every facet, from usability to troubleshooting.
This is a very exciting time for SciCan, as we are embarking into new territory with cutting edge technology. SciCan has always demonstrated innovation and this is just another example of how we are setting new standards for infection control.
*Based on your email providers storage capabilities
This model has all the benefits of our classic STATIM 2000 Cassette Autoclave
- 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
Like the STATIM 900, the STATIM 2000 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: see below
01-100008A Cassette complete (includes 01-106653 Instrument rack for wrapped instruments)
01-100028S Seal & lubricant kit
01-100207S Air compressor filter
01-102119S Microbiological air filter
01-100812S Waste bottle complete (includes 01-100204S Exhaust tube)
SCI134 Test Strip indicators (box of 250)
SCI-T5 Sterilization Monitor Type 5 Chemical Indicator
01-101783S Water reservoir cap & filter (Includes 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
- Instrument Rack
- Waste Bottle
- Bottle Lid Fitting
- Exhaust Tube
- Tube Mounting Hardware
- Power Cord
- Operator's Manual
STATIM G4 Cassette Autoclave In-service (United States)
An overview of installing, operating, and maintaining the SciCan STATIM G4 Cassette Autoclave
Save up to 35% off the list price of a STATIM 2000 or STATIM 5000 cassette autoclave when you use your Section 179 tax deduction: Click here for more info
*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.