Washer-disinfectors

Automated medical instrument processing

Washer-disinfectors perform sequential washing, rinsing and disinfection of compatible reusable devices. Models with drying help prepare instruments for subsequent packaging and sterilization. Compact systems suit dental practices, while larger units support sterile services departments.

What to compare

• Chamber capacity and the number of trays or cassettes.
• Temperature, programs and recorded disinfection parameters.
• Injector adapters for hollow instruments.
• Water treatment, detergent dosing and drying.
• Utilities, service access and daily workload.

Cleaning and disinfection do not replace sterilization when a device requires it. Flexible endoscopes need compatible automated endoscope reprocessors with suitable chemistry and connectors.