Almost one in every four Americans has a tattoo,
according to a 2006 study conducted by the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
However, this common procedure poses the risk of serious disease transmission to both the artist and their customers. Possible infections as a result of inadequately sterilized reusable equipment range from Staphylococcus Aureus, (including a potentially deadly, drug-resistant type of staph infection that has been reported among unlicensed tattoo artists in at least three states), to Hepatitis C and HIV.
Infection control areas in tattoo studios where reusable equipment is sterilized are often in nonvisible rooms as discussion surrounding infection control, and the equipment they use can often be seen to be as intimidating to customers.
SciCan, the world leader in tabletop autoclaves has developed a tattoo-specific machine that will not only optimize the sterility of reusable equipment, but will put infection control front and center – namely, right front of the customer.
Smaller, lighter and more portable than a traditional device, the ‘STATTOO’ is designed to be located right in the procedure area so customers can see the sterilization process and ensure they are receiving freshly sterilized instruments.
In addition, the ‘STATTOO’ can sterilize 10x faster (6 mins vs. 60 mins) than conventional devices – which is fast enough to sterilize between procedures – an industry first. This unprecedented speed greatly reduces instrument bottlenecks and provides tattoo professionals opportunity to increase the number of procedures possible due to the speed in which instruments can be introduced back into the workflow.
With an exterior design by tattoo artist Scott McEwan, ‘STATTOO is an extremely unique product offering for a community that continues to face more complex infection control challenges’ says Andrew Zwingenberger, National Sales Manager for SciCan Medical USA ‘with a look that compliments its surroundings.’
‘STATIM is designed to exceed those infection control challenges faced by the body art professional’. He continues, ‘quite frankly, this product will not only provide tattoo artists a distinct performance advantage, but we see this as an opportunity to show off their sterilization process – front and center – and generate dialogue about infection control with their customers’.
The STATIM 900 autoclave is currently not in production, but may return as a G4 version in the future.
Think of it as a routine checkup for your sterilizer.
The ENSURE line of Infection Control monitoring products ensures your equipment is performing at its peak. It includes a range of products that are simple, easy-to-use, and help to ensure your clients are being kept safe with every cycle.
The Incubator
The unique incubator allows you to monitor up to 5 sterilizers at one time, providing you with easy to read results that show whether sterility has been achieved... or not. The ENSURE system can satisfy even the most stringent international regulatory requirements.
No need to wonder, when it’s this easy to know. The ENSURE Incubator, a 10-well incubator, is a very unique unit unlike any in the market today. With an integrated vial crusher and built in timer for up to five different programs, the SciCan ENSURE BI system leaves no room for error in time.
Biological Indicators (BI) "Spore Tests"
The ENSURE BI’s are fast, reliable, self-contained indicators for results in as little as 24 hours. BI’s are the only cost effective method to ensure effective performance of your sterilizer.
The ENSURE BI’s are available in a starter kit system that consist of 25 BI’s, the unique incubator and an easy to fill-in log book. The starter kit is the most cost effective, accurate system for monitoring your steam autoclave directly in your office in only 24 hours.
Specification
| Part Number |
Description |
| SCI-134 Class 4 | ENSURE CI strips 132-134°C (250 count) |
| SCI-BI25 | ENSURE BI's (25 count refill box) |
| SCI-BI100 | ENSURE BI's (100 count refill box) |
| SCI-BISK-120 | ENSURE system, Starter kit (25 BI's, incubator, log book) |
| SCI-BINC-120 | ENSURE incubator (incubator only) |
| SCI-BILOG | ENSURE BI monitoring system log book (PDF Download) |
