AquaPhase Washer Disinfectors

At Astrum we understand that the key objective of healthcare professionals is not only to provide medical care, but also to protect patients, staff and visitors from the risk of healthcare transmitted infections. With increased emphasis on antibiotic control, inanimate environmental infection control is integral to supporting widespread effective hand washing initiatives. With that in mind, Astrum offers automated washing and decontamination solutions for healthcare and pharmaceutical needs. Improve your infection control with a >log 5 disinfection offered by our solutions.

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Automated washer disinfectors enable achievement of best practice compliance. Our AquaPhase range of automated washers’ offers superior cleaning and disinfection performance whilst supporting the improvement of the health and safety of decontamination staff. You can be rest assured of a robust machine with limited down time and longevity that also meets ISO15883-7”. The AquaPhase boasts of proven >log 5 disinfection.

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F: Stainless steel body.

B: The stainless steel walls make the AquaPhase durable, robust, and therefore long-lasting.

F: Oscillating stainless steel spray arms for water and chemical application.

B: Oscillating spray arms ensure that water and chemicals are applied to every surface of the equipment being washed.

F: Availability of optional ramps and a motor controlled conveyor belt.

B: Easy loading and unloading of large items with the use of ramps and conveyor belts help negate improper lifting.

F: Choice of a wash or disinfect cycle times (3/5/7mins) depending on the size of the wash load and level of contamination.

B: Short wash and rinse cycles benefit in time savings through low equipment downtime, and at the same time allow more items to be washed and disinfected in a day.

F: An accurate & automated chemical application system.

B: The automated operation of the machines rids of guesswork and human error. This offers savings in staff cost and time, reduces human contact with the equipment, and thereby reduces the risk of cross contamination.

F: Window view into chamber.

B: Operators can visually monitor machine functionality in the chamber.

F: Factory fitted heavy-duty caster wheels.

B: Easier transportation across flat surfaces.

F: Availability of pass-through (PT) options.

B: Pass-through options enable the use of best practice ‘dirty/clean’ segregation, reducing the risk of cross-contamination.

F: Chemical disinfection process.

B: Prevents damage of equipment from thermal process options, making savings.

NOTE: Using chemical disinfection is more cost effective and safer than thermal disinfection. The combination of AQ chemicals is effective against a broad spectrum of microorganisms including MRSA and C. difficile.

F: Validated and reproducible automated cycles

B: Validated wash efficacy that meets standards and offers peace of mind to users.

F: Reuse of final rinse water for the start of the next wash cycle (optional).

B: Recycled water adds to cost savings.

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Chemicals

We supply chemicals for use with your AQ that have proven efficacy against infection control challenges such as bacteria, funguses, and viruses. These offer cleaning and disinfection efficiency as well as cost effectiveness against use of thermal disinfection and through automated and quantifiable chemical dosage that greatly reduces chemical lose.

Descaler (AQ223)

Volume – 5L bottles

Prevents the build up of lime scale within the wash chamber and pipework.

Detergent (AQ243)

Volume – 5L bottles

Effective against a broad spectrum of microorganisms and soil related protein.

Rinse Aid (AQ263)

Volume – 5L bottles

Aids in preventing rusting of the washer chamber and pipework, as well as acting as a surfactant that aids quicker drying of washed equipment.

Disinfectant (AQ283)

Volume – 5L bottles

Proven to be effective against a broad spectrum of microorganisms.