Medical Waste Management

For Today’s Medical Waste Disposal Problems

Laws and regulations imposed by local, state and federal agencies dictate that hazardous waste, contaminated with pathogen agents and infectious waste also known as bio-medical or regulated medical waste must be treated and disposed of in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.

A report on dioxin, issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), suggests that hospital medical waste incinerators constitute the number one contributor to dioxin in the food chain. Therefore, under the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments, air emission standards for hospital incinerators handling more than 100 pounds per hour will require full compliance beginning September 1995. This method carried-out by burning the waste, is known to have created an even greater problem due to it's emissions (hazardous flue gas and toxic ash) created during the complex burning process. At the same time different treatment methods were developed, the most proven and internationally accepted one is Steam Sterilization (autoclaving) which became a worldwide trend.

This method transfers hazardous, contaminated waste into a normal non-risk domestic waste in an environmentally friendly, safe and cost effective way. Tuttnauer has more then 20 years of experience in the Medical Waste management field and was one of the pioneers in waste treatment systems using autoclaves technology. Tuttnauer today is one of the leading companies for infectious waste treatment in the world. Its vast experience has enabled Tuttnauer to offer its customers considerable experience in establishing medical waste management facilities, the autoclaves produced by Tuttnauer are not only complying with standards (we set the standard).

 

The Bio-Hazard Sterilizer

Process

Construction

• Pressure Vessel and door

  Constructed of heavy-duty 316L-grade stainless steel, both single and double door models are available.

• Jacket

  Constructed of heavy-duty 304L grade stainless steel.

• Piping and fittings

  Stainless steel and brass. The valves are ball piston type, self cleaning and pneumatically operated.

• Mounting

  Can be supplied in one of the following mounting alternatives: Built-in, wall mounted, Free-standing and Pit-mounted (floor loading).

• Loading

  The chamber is supplied with two rails for easy loading. A variety of stainless steel loading equipment is available for your selection.

Doors

Automatic Control Unit

Documentation

Loading Cart and Carriage

The (BH) Medical Waste system is designed to dispose of all your infectious waste in an efficient, safe, environmentally friendly and cost effective manner. In compliance with the various international regulations, the following important factors were considered in the Medical Waste (BH: Bio Hazard) Sterilization System development: 1. Produce an autoclave that meets the demands for large, but not necessarily heavy, volume contents and develop a cost effective, efficient system for any-size medical/research facility with a long term solution and a secure disposal method. 2. Prior to sterilizing the medical waste, the air and condensate emitting from the autoclave during the first stages of the cycle as well as the air and condense emitted to the drain during and at the end of the cycle must also be sterilized. 3. A system, which is user friendly. With the sterilization criteria met, Tuttnauer expanded its medical waste program. Along with the autoclave, Tuttnauer can provide a complete “turn-key”package including Analysis & Concept, Development and Set up, Implementation and Operation or partial service according to individual requirements.

The (BH) Medical Waste sterilizer operates with saturated steam as the sterilization agent; operating at a pressure of up to 33PSI (2.3 bars) and a temperature of up to 279°F(137°C). While more and more critical diseases are evolving Tuttnauer autoclaves supply the higher level of sterilization they require. The High vacuum sterilization method substantially shortens the sterilization cycle, achieved by evacuating the air with a vacuum pump, combined with steam pulsing. A 0.2 µm. HEPA Filter is provided to filtrate the air, which equalizes the vessel pressure. The remaining residue, which is typically substantially less then the original volume, is sterile and may be discarded as municipal waste. Tuttnauer offers a large range of the Medical Waste (BH) system, from standard 250L up to 4,000L volume, as well as varied sterilizer chamber dimensions according to the specific requirements up to 20,000 liter chambers.

Standards

The sterilizers are manufactured in accordance with A.S.M.E. standards (American Society of Mechanical Engineers), TUV – (German Standards for pressure vessels), The Medical Waste (BH) sterilizer models meet the provisions of the Medical Device Directive, as well as the Pressure Equipment Directive. In addition, the Quality System is certified in compliance with ISO 9002,EN 46002 and ISO 13488. The devices are UL Listed, comply with the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) guidelines and CE marked.

Automated Material Handling Solutions

The high demands for product sterility, and personnel safety, are met by the application of automated material handling systems. Tuttnauer offers a product range of automated material handling systems, from a simple loading push/pull system, to highly automated solutions. Proven production operation and years of experience have lead to the design of safe, dependable, high throughput, material handling equipment. The loading automation development was designed side by side with our sterilization systems. This close relationship ensures that material handling is not just an after thought, but an essential component in the layout and design of your facility.