Low-Temperature cycles were created to expand the RapidHeat  sterilizer’s ability to process instruments at lower temperatures that manufacturers have only validated for steam sterilization.

Yes! Many reusable medical devices are manufactured from  inexpensive, temperature-sensitive  plastics such as Polypropylene (PP).  Traditionally, these instruments have only  been compatible with autoclave temperatures.

Selection can be based on the instrument manufacturer’s maximum temperature recommendation. You can also consult with us or use your discretion in choosing the appropriate temperature setting.

Yes, as with an autoclave there are load limitations, BUT you don’t have to worry about mixing  instruments as would with an autoclave. For example, there’s no problem sterilizing a carbon and stainless steel instrument in the same pouch.

NO, Chemical Indicators used for steam cannot be used for our sterilizers. They are unnecessary since we have provided a
CIR™ Thermal Sensor that independently documents the load time-temperature profile of a challenge instrument or pouch during the sterilization cycle.

Yes you can. Steam (autoclave) pouches are designed for up to 320°F., therefore you can use them in all 3 of our low temperature cycles. Just don’t rely on the color change of a  chemical indicator that has been imprinted on the pouch – instead rely on our CIR Thermal Sensor.