Only B type cycles are considered safe, when

providing sterilization of all 18 load types. Class B

Sterilizers are class 1 medical device, extensively

used in dentistry, medical and veterinary practices

ensuring the safety of doctors, their staff and

patients and legally protects their practice. A Class B

Autoclave must meet the stringent European

Standard EN 13060, which classifies loads into three

categories based on their structure of the items to

be sterilized such as hollow, porous and wrapped

items. These systems work on the principle of pre and

post vacuum technology, where a vacuum pump is fitted

in the unit for air removal.