Derouging and passivation for steam sterilisers

We generally calculate one working day per chamber.

Always! Basic cleaning and subsequent passivation are particularly important for older devices in order to prevent the rouge from being carried over to the instruments.

Yes, that's not a problem. It is important to know, however, that the steriliser in question cannot be used for the day of the derouging and that there must be sufficient space for the derouging equipment.

This can only be calculated after an assessment of your situation. We would be happy to provide you with a free, no-obligation quote. However, derouging sterilisation chambers makes an important contribution to maintaining the value of your instruments.

Yes, a steriliser is a medical device that can only be authorised for recommissioning by the manufacturer.

Electricity (380V, 16A high-voltage current, in Switzerland CEE16 or Type 25), demineralised water connection, water drain (the steriliser's water drain is used).

This depends on various parameters (water quality, steam) as well as the quality and quantity of routine cleaning.

An experienced Borer Chemie Application Engineer and an employee provided by the steriliser manufacturer.

For a derouging of one chamber, approx. 2 working days of personnel costs are charged, which are made up of the derouging (8-hour day, sometimes up to 1.5 days in the case of heavy soiling), set-up and dismantling times as well as travelling to and from the site. The chemicals and use of technical equipment is also included in the price.

Borer Chemie carries out the entire derouging process. As this is a medical device, the necessary preparation and follow-up work, including authorisation for recommissioning, must be carried out by a technician provided by the steriliser manufacturer. 

No, this is a closed procedure.

No.

Yes, thanks to the passivation of the surface, the chamber can be used normally immediately after recommissioning.

No. There is no mechanical or chemical erosion on the surfaces of the sterilisation chambers during the derouging process. Heavily soiled surfaces must be cleaned manually using an abrasive fleece prior to the derouging process. This may result in sanding marks on the surfaces. These surfaces are sealed again by the final passivation process.

The derouging process can be carried out in individual phases. How unpleasant this is considered to be depends on the subjective perception of the people present. Derouging is carried out under normal working conditions, ensuring ventilation or a controlled air exchange rate at the workplace, thus avoiding a hazardous accumulation of gases.

The documented measurement of the conductivity value ensures that no unauthorised amount of chemical used during the derouging process remains in the chamber.

Gentle on surfaces, thanks to pH-neutral process. Sustainable, thanks to subsequent passivation. Low environmental impact based on neutralisation of the cleaning solution. No dust generation as with electropolishing or other processes that require dust walls or an enclosure.