New washer-disinfectors from Miele Professional

Ample space for intubation material and breathing hoses is provided by a new washer-disinfector from Miele Professional – a machine which at the same time shortens cycle times and reduces consumption. In the space of only 50 minutes, the entire anaesthetic equipment used on board an ambulance is ready for use again. The 90 cm wide undercounter unit with the model designation PG 8582 CD is due to be launched in August 2015.

The heart and soul of this innovative wash process is a new and patented circulation pump which adjusts water pressure in each phase of the programme for anaesthetic material. This, in turn, reduces water and energy consumption considerably and achieves top-class reprocessing results. This pump also contains all heater elements which heat water as it circulates through the pipework. This and the laser-welded chamber prevent unnecessary carryover of residuals and redeposition on tubing, thereby raising the safety levels of equipment used by paramedics.

Water and drying air is now introduced into load carriers from the rear, minimising pressure losses and improving the supply of drying air. This guarantees economical and reproducible reprocessing results which are tailored to the needs of intubation material and breathing hoses.

An integrated side cupboard guarantees a neat and tidy location for dispenser pumps. It allows the automatic, safe and economical dispensing of detergent and neutralising agent. The thorough internal drying of tubing and other anaesthetic equipment is ensured by DryPlus: Moisture remaining in the chamber at the end of a cycle is heated by the integrated heater bank and discharged after passing through the new steam condenser. A highly efficient HEPA Class 13 particulate filter ensures that air taken in for drying is particle-free, preventing any recontamination of the load.

Modular load carriers have proved ideal in coping with the wide range of contaminated medical products used during an ambulance call-out as they adapt to individual needs. Such a load carrier offers space for 8 breathing tubes with a length of up to 1.5 m, each connected for internal irrigation and arranged around the central spiral rack. Water injected at the lower end produces a standing column of water which reaches all internal surfaces, ensuring full-surface cleaning and disinfection. A further module is designed to take intubation material and is fitted with 15 injector nozzles for Guedel tubes, laryngeal masks and other materials which have been in direct contact with injured persons.

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Company profile: Miele is the world's leading manufacturer of premium domestic appliances including cooking, baking and steam-cooking appliances, refrigeration products, coffee makers, dishwashers and laundry and floor care products. This line-up is augmented by dishwashers, washer-extractors and tumble dryers for commercial use as well as washer-disinfectors and sterilisers for use in medical and laboratory applications (Miele Professional). The Miele company, founded in 1899, has 8 production plants in Germany as well as one plant each in Austria, the Czech Republic, China and Romania. 2013/14 turnover amounted to approx. EUR 3.22 bn with sales outside Germany accounting for around 70%. Miele is represented with its own sales subsidiaries and via importers in almost 100 countries. The Miele company, now in the fourth generation of family ownership, employs a workforce of around 17,660, 10,411 thereof in Germany. The company headquarters are located in Gütersloh/Westphalia, Germany.