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Complete Autoclave and Depyrogenation Support
| Air Detector Set Up Air Detectors are used to simulate the air removal
of porous load autoclaves. These ‘in process’ monitoring devices are detailed in HTM 2010 and EN 285, and are a current requirement of the MCA and IMB.
Correctly set, an air detector will provide confidence in the air removal
of an autoclave. Incorrectly set, an air detector can become a
source of nuisance failures, or more alarmingly give false assurance on the
sterility of the load being sterilised.
The ‘setting up’ of an air detector involves a knowledge of air removal
principles, cycle design and European Standards. Honeyman Group have utilised
this knowledge to set up both pressure and temperature type air detectors, on
most major manufacturers including Fedegari, Steris, and Getinge. We also have
experience in the fitting of bespoke air detectors on older units, when
manufacturers upgrades are not feasible.
Once set up, thermometric tests are carried out to ensure the
air detector and cycle perform to the requirements of HTM 2010/EN 285.
Using regulatory compliant datalogging equipment allows us to present the
results of these tests to clients in a clear and user friendly format.
Our team of specialists regularly set up air detectors for pharmaceutical and
medical device manufacturers across Europe, Asia and the USA.
This setting up of Air Detectors
for our clients forms part of our
comprehensive support package for all pharmaceutical process relying
on quality critical utilities including
validation
and maintenance.
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