PG 8592 washer-disinfectors from Miele

The PG 8592 washer-disinfector from Miele offers ample space for intubation material and breathing hoses. The matching load carrier, which is modular in design, can be loaded with the full range of anaesthetic equipment used by rescue services.

The A 201 load carrier allows for instance 8 breathing hoses with a length of up to 1.5 m to be connected to the irrigation circuit. Hoses are arranged around a spiral rack. Water injected at the lower end produces a standing column of water which reaches all internal surfaces, ensuring full-surface cleaning and disinfection. A further module is designed to take intubation material and is fitted with 15 injector nozzles for Guedel tubes, laryngeal masks and other materials which have been in direct contact with injured persons.

The 60 cm wide unit produces perfect reprocessing results – thanks to an innovative hydraulic system at the heart of which is a patented circulation pump. This adjusts water pressure to suit the needs of the individual phases of the 'Anaesthetics' programme. This considerably reduces water and electricity consumption. The circulation pump also contains all heater elements which heat water as it circulates through the pipework. This and the laser-welded chamber prevent unnecessary carryover of residuals and redeposition on tubing, thereby raising the safety levels of equipment used by paramedics.

Both water and drying air is now introduced into load carriers via a docking system at the rear of the unit. This minimises pressure losses and optimises the provision of drying air so that both water and air can unfold their maximum potential. The thorough internal drying of tubing and other anaesthetic equipment is ensured by DryPlus: Moisture remaining in the chamber at the end of a cycle is heated by the integrated heater bank and discharged after passing through the new steam condenser.

A separate side cupboard provides a neat and tidy location for dispenser pumps. It allows the automatic, safe and economical dispensing of detergent and neutralising agent.

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Company profile: Miele is the world's leading manufacturer of premium domestic appliances including cooking, baking and steam-cooking appliances, refrigeration products, coffee makers, dishwashers and laundry and floor care products. This line-up is augmented by dishwashers, washer-extractors and tumble dryers for commercial use as well as washer-disinfectors and sterilisers for use in medical and laboratory applications (Professional Business Unit). The Miele company, founded in 1899, has eight production plants in Germany as well as one plant each in Austria, the Czech Republic, China and Romania. 2017/18 turnover amounted to approx.
EUR 4.1 bn with sales outside Germany accounting for 70%. Miele is represented with its own sales subsidiaries and via importers in almost 100 countries. The Miele company, now in the fourth generation of family ownership, employs a workforce of around 20,100, 11,200 thereof in Germany. The company headquarters are located in Gütersloh/Westphalia, Germany.