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.
Automated Instrument Washing
the first step in the sterilization process
HYDRIM L110W G4 Instrument Washers provides a safe, effective and efficient way to clean instruments, allowing staff to focus on the most important thing in a dental practice, the patient.
HYDRIM L110W G4 Instrument Washers provides a safe, effective and efficient way to clean instruments, allowing staff to focus on the most important thing in a studio, the client.
Efficient
HYDRIM L110W G4 washer has a 10 full-size cassette capacity and will allow offices to turnover 2500 thoroughly cleaned instruments in a 10 hour day.
- Under the counter stericenter installation with furniture available for specialized set-ups.
- HIPTM cleaning solution is stored in the unit, no extra storage space required
- Time saved using automated washing compared to manual cleaning is approximately 1 hour of labor for every nine procedural set-ups.1
Safe
Avoid the many steps involved with manual washing or using ultrasonic cleaners such as pre-soaking, scrubbing and drying instruments.
- Minimize physical handling of contaminated instruments, reducing the risk of sharps injury and creating a safer work environment.
- HYDRIM G4 technology ensures that every set of instruments receive the same validated cleaning process by dosing the correct amount of detergent with each cycle.
- Active drying system allows instruments to immediately be transferred to the next step of instrument reprocessing, sterilization.
Smart
G4 Technology - Information at your fingertips
- Designed as a self-monitoring unit, WiFi enabled G4 technology can connect and send cycle data to your smart devices or computer, providing easily accessible cycle data, maintenance information and service logs.
- G4 technology connects your HYDRIM to specialized technicians, which allows for remote support and minimizes unnecessary downtime.
- Large touch screen gives in-depth cycle info and allows users to view current operation.
Instrument Processing with HYDRIM Automated Instrument Washers
Ted Gray and Melissa Summerfield discuss one-direction flow instrument processing and the use of HYDRIM Automated Instrument Washers along with STATIM and Bravo autoclaves. @PDC2018
HYDRIM L110W G4 In-Service
An overview of installing, operating, and maintaining the SciCan HYDRIM L110W Instrument Washer.
Specifications
| HYDRIM L110W G4 | |
| Unit Size: (W x H x D) | 598 x 850 x 600 mm (23.54" x 33.5" x 23.75") |
| Cycle Times* | |
|---|---|
| Rinse and Hold | 17 mins |
| Regular Wash + Dry | 25 mins + 10 mins |
| Heavy Duty Wash + Dry | 34 mins + 10 mins |
| Electrical Rating: | 208 – 240V, 15A, 60 Hz |
| Weight | 80 kg / 176 lbs |
| Disinfection Cycle | x |
| Built in accordance to ISO15883-1 & -2 | x |
*Actual cycle times will vary with incoming water temperature and pressure.
Included Accessories
| Part Number | Description | Quantity |
| 01-109967S | Hygiene Basket | 1 |
| 01-113547 | Basket with Hinged Lid | 1 |
| 01-109963S | 5 Cassette Rack | 1 |
| 01-109964S | 5 Cassette Rack, Half Size | 1 |
| CS-HIPL | Box of HIP Cleaning Solution | 1 |
| USB | 1 |
Download
Articles
Product Insights: HYDRIM G4 Automated instrument washing enhances efficiency and safety, by Inside Dentistry
Brochure
HYDRIM Brochure C61W G4 & L110W G4
HYDRIM L110W G4 Sell Sheet
E-Book
Top 5 Ways to Automate Steri-Center Operations by Dental Products Report
Manual
HYDRIM L110W G4 Operator’s Manual
HYDRIM L110W G4 Quick Reference Guide
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