Working on the process of indirect steam sterilization, steam is stored in a double wall (jacket). Powerful rotators inside the treatment chamber fragment the waste and ensure even heat penetration. The jacketed steam transmits heat to the contained waste which produces steam of its own. The waste is sterilized for 30 minutes at 121° C, at a minimum 15 PSI and the organic components are hydrolyzed (dried).

• Hydroclave guarantees sterilization to 6 Log 10 spore reduction, ensuring total kill of organisms, even heat-resistant Bacillus Stearothermophilus, the HIV and HBV viruses.

• Sterile water effluent can be disposed through the sanitary sewer.

• Unlike incinerators which produce toxic fly ash, dioxins and furans, it has no harmful airborne emissions.

• Lowest operating cost among autoclaves, as it uses minimal electricity and retains heat for subsequent cycles.

• No HEPA filters, vacuum pumps, expensive plastic bags (like traditional autoclaves) nor special carts or bins required.

• Recycling of hot condensate from the jacket to the boiler feed tank saves water and makes it 30 per cent cheaper to operate.

• Treating at low temperatures and pressures does not alter the chemical composition of PVCs and chlorine-based products, nor produce any dioxins or furans.

• The treated waste is reduced up to 80% in volume and 40% weight of the original batch load and is safe for recycling or landfill.

At the heart of the HSS system is the computerized tracking system, designed to track each waste container from collection point through to final destruction. The system tracks weight, manifests, inventory, collection routes, technical processing data, and produces all customer documentation including invoices.

To reduce the need for containers that are for one-time-use only (cardboard boxes) HSS has developed a reusable waste container wash system. The container is made of rigid plastic material complete with lid that is manufactured to be safely stacked three high. The reusable waste container system can be used for up to 90 % of the biomedical waste generated from the health system. The system has been successfully implemented at the British Columbia reference facility.

For further information on the HSS System technology please contact us directly.