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Statim 2000
Compact and built for speed, the Statim 2000 is ideal for those who need a small chairside autoclave or who require extremely fast instrument turnover. Pros:
Fast – The Statim sterilizes unwrapped instruments in just 6 - 10 minutes, start to finish. That’s impressive, but it does not include drying. The Statim drying cycle takes up to an hour.
Small – the Statim 2000 weighs 46 pounds, measures 19 inches by 16 inches, and only 6 inches tall. That makes it ideal for those who want to have an autoclave in the patient treatment area, or who need to transport their autoclave to different locations.
Ease of use – The Statim features fully automatic operation, including drying. Just start the cycle and walk away. You’ll return to a completed cycle and dry instrument packs. With four preset cycles, there is no need for the user to set cycle parameters or make any adjustments.
Sterilization monitoring – Statims constantly monitor sterilizing conditions and will abort the cycle and display an error code if conditions go out of range. Statims with a newer chassis feature an RS232 port (G4 Series), which can be used with either a printer or a SciCan data logger, which records and stores the temperature data from every cycle. The new Statim 2000 G4 has an integrated data logger, with results accessible via a USB port.
Availability – There is a robust secondary market for Statims, so it’s not hard to find a great deal on a refurbished unit. Cons:
Cost to own – The Statim’s gasket costs twice as much as a Tuttnauer gasket and needs to be replaced twice a year. Two filters also need to be replaced on the same schedule.
Cost to repair – To achieve its speedy results, the Statim has lots of expensive parts packed under the hood. Most of them are proprietary, which keeps costs high. It’s not unheard of for a repair bill to total 30-50 percent of the cost of a new Statim. (Although if you ever encounter a quote this high, please call Minnesota Autoclave for a second opinion).
High-maintenance – To prevent steam leaks, Statims need ongoing TLC. You’ll need to clean the cassette regularly, change the gasket on schedule, and be careful not to dent the tray. Additionally, to achieve optimal drying results, you’ll need to spray the cassette with Stat-Dri every 10 cycles or so. It’s not that difficult, but it is more maintenance than a Tuttnauer or Midmark autoclave requires.
Drying time – When you autoclave pouched instruments, you need them to dry thoroughly before they can be stored. That’s where the Statim’s speed advantage comes up short. The dry cycle usually takes a full hour to dry pouches thoroughly ( which doesn't always result in dry pouches), putting the Statim in the same league as a Midmark or Tuttnauer for total cycle time. Additional sizes/options:
Compact and built for speed, the Statim 2000 is ideal for those who need a small chairside autoclave or who require extremely fast instrument turnover. Pros:
Fast – The Statim sterilizes unwrapped instruments in just 6 - 10 minutes, start to finish. That’s impressive, but it does not include drying. The Statim drying cycle takes up to an hour.
Small – the Statim 2000 weighs 46 pounds, measures 19 inches by 16 inches, and only 6 inches tall. That makes it ideal for those who want to have an autoclave in the patient treatment area, or who need to transport their autoclave to different locations.
Ease of use – The Statim features fully automatic operation, including drying. Just start the cycle and walk away. You’ll return to a completed cycle and dry instrument packs. With four preset cycles, there is no need for the user to set cycle parameters or make any adjustments.
Sterilization monitoring – Statims constantly monitor sterilizing conditions and will abort the cycle and display an error code if conditions go out of range. Statims with a newer chassis feature an RS232 port (G4 Series), which can be used with either a printer or a SciCan data logger, which records and stores the temperature data from every cycle. The new Statim 2000 G4 has an integrated data logger, with results accessible via a USB port.
Availability – There is a robust secondary market for Statims, so it’s not hard to find a great deal on a refurbished unit. Cons:
Cost to own – The Statim’s gasket costs twice as much as a Tuttnauer gasket and needs to be replaced twice a year. Two filters also need to be replaced on the same schedule.
Cost to repair – To achieve its speedy results, the Statim has lots of expensive parts packed under the hood. Most of them are proprietary, which keeps costs high. It’s not unheard of for a repair bill to total 30-50 percent of the cost of a new Statim. (Although if you ever encounter a quote this high, please call Minnesota Autoclave for a second opinion).
High-maintenance – To prevent steam leaks, Statims need ongoing TLC. You’ll need to clean the cassette regularly, change the gasket on schedule, and be careful not to dent the tray. Additionally, to achieve optimal drying results, you’ll need to spray the cassette with Stat-Dri every 10 cycles or so. It’s not that difficult, but it is more maintenance than a Tuttnauer or Midmark autoclave requires.
Drying time – When you autoclave pouched instruments, you need them to dry thoroughly before they can be stored. That’s where the Statim’s speed advantage comes up short. The dry cycle usually takes a full hour to dry pouches thoroughly ( which doesn't always result in dry pouches), putting the Statim in the same league as a Midmark or Tuttnauer for total cycle time. Additional sizes/options:
- The Statim 5000 offers over twice the chamber capacity, but with slightly longer cycle times.
- The Statim 2000/5000 “G4” is basically the same model with updated technology features, such as WiFi, a USB port, and a touchscreen.
Scican’s Statim machines use a patented sterilization process called PPPD. This stands for “Positive Pressure Pulse Displacement“. Air removal in the chamber is done with injected saturated steam. This “forced vacuum” is vital for instruments and packs to be fully sterilized, especially if they have lumens (are hollow).
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