What is Empty Chamber Mapping on PRIMUS Steam Sterilizers?
Purpose For every steam sterilizer used in the food and pharmaceutical manufacturing industries where temperature is a parameter of the...
How to Properly Maintain PRIMUS Steam Sterilizers Using Authorized Service Agents (ASA)
Authorized Service Agent (ASA) PRIMUS ASA Definition A technician who has attended and satisfactorily completed the PRIMUS Steam Sterilizer School....
How to Prevent Wet Packs in PRIMUS Steam Sterilizers
Overview PRIMUS occasionally hears feedback from end users regarding condensate issues (wet packs) following sterilization. A wet load requires that...
How to Troubleshoot PRIMUS PSS5 Control Board Jumper Configuration
Problem After installation of a PSS5 control board, the technician finds that some of the output relays are not being...
How to Clean a PRIMUS Steam Sterilizer Chamber
How Often? Poor water and steam quality, boilers additives, types of materials being sterilized, frequency of spills, and how often...
What is the Benefit of Sliding Door Sterilizers over Hinged Door Sterilizers?
Overview The historical debate of which type of steam sterilizer door is better – sliding or hinged – has largely...
How to Streamline the PRIMUS Steam Sterilizer Purchasing Process
In today’s economic environment, it is critical that facilities utilize their resources as efficiently as possible. Steam sterilizers are extremely...
What Labels are on a PRIMUS Steam Sterilizer?
Overview PRIMUS is required by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), ASME Code, Canadian Medical Device...
How to Troubleshoot PRIMUS Sterilizer DOOR GASKET ERROR Message
Several PRIMUS Customer Service Call Log (CSCL) entries continue to be made each year for field door gasket issues. Below...
How to Troubleshoot PRIMUS Sterilizer Steam-to-Jacket Valve not Firing/Cold Jacket
Overview Although an infrequent occurrence, PRIMUS does periodically receive Customer Service Call Log (CSCL) help requests due to a steam-to-jacket...