Hospitals need systems that guarantee absolute safety

Hospitals need systems that guarantee absolute safety. At the same time, they are under enormous pressure to cut costs. With these basic requirements in mind, Martin developed its new sterile container featuring MicroStop® technology. In its market segment, MicroStop® is currently the most innovative technology in the world.

The new form of safety

The MicroStop® germ retention system works as a microbial barrier that separates the microorganisms from the air flow in the course of the physical exchange of air taking place outside the sterilizer. In this process, the filtered-out microorganisms are stopped (immobilized), reliably preventing them from entering the container’s interior. A RED/GREEN processing (tamper-evident) indicator ensures that any accidental or unauthorized opening of the sterilized container is clearly visible to the user at a glance. Microbiological and scientific studies impressively confirm the system’s effectiveness: MicroStop® has a proven germ retention rate of 99.99999%.

The new form of efficiency

In terms of economy, too, MicroStop® is a real innovation: These containers can be resterilized as often as desired and require no consumables at all, thus representing a cost-effective and uncomplicated alternative to disposable filters.

Use of innovative materials

New materials are also a source of significant advantages. Permanent deformations – as often happens with heavy metal lids in the daily routine processes – are prevented in our dimensionally stable lids made of heat-resistant and steam-sterilizable high-performance plastic. KLS Martin was the first manufacturer to discover this type of plastic as a suitable material for container construction. The lightweight aluminum container box has a high heat storage capacity along with excellent thermal conductivity. This ensures first-rate drying results.

Full-fledged range of products

The system is available in three sizes and different heights – with dimensions perfectly matched for the best possible space utilization, both in the sterilizer and storeroom. A comprehensive range of accessories – from trays through logistics components to container trolleys and tables – is of course also available to complete the system.

Standards

It goes without saying that the new container system meets the requirements of all national and international standards relating to sterile supply packages (DIN EN ISO 11607 Part 1 and Part 2:2006, DIN EN 868 Part 8:1999, EN 285:2006 + A1:2008 and DIN EN ISO 17665 Part 1:2006; CE-marking according to EU Directive 93/42/EEC relating to medical devices in conjunction with 2007/47/EG). It has been approved for steam sterilization procedures complying with EN 285 and validated in accordance with DIN EN ISO 17665-1.