Plasma Bionics V20 Air Plasma Sterilizer, Veterinary Sterilization System
Product code: NPBV20
The V20 Air Plasma Sterilizer is the largest and most efficient Air Plasma Sterilizer available, designed for maximum throughput and lower cost per instrument. It sterilizes at least 3× more instruments than the V10 in the same time while maintaining gentle low-temperature and low-pressure conditions for delicate, heat-sensitive devices. Developed by Plasma Bionics LLC, the system uses non-thermal (cold) plasma generated from air and electricity to create highly reactive oxygen and nitrogen species that rapidly destroy microorganisms on instrument surfaces. With no chemical consumables, no harmful byproducts, and no exterior ventilation required, sterilant gases are converted back into clean air for a safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly sterilization process.
HOW DOES AIR PLASMA STERILIZATION COMPARE TO VAPORIZED HYDROGEN PEROXIDE AND ETHYLENE OXIDE?
How It Works:
Air Plasma Sterilization provides a highly effective and efficient method for sterilizing veterinary instruments by using reactive oxygen and nitrogen species produced from air and electricity. This process ensures thorough elimination of microorganisms, achieving the highest standards of sterility.
WARRANTY: 12 months parts only
Product code: NPBV20
The V20 Air Plasma Sterilizer is the largest and most efficient Air Plasma Sterilizer available, designed for maximum throughput and lower cost per instrument. It sterilizes at least 3× more instruments than the V10 in the same time while maintaining gentle low-temperature and low-pressure conditions for delicate, heat-sensitive devices. Developed by Plasma Bionics LLC, the system uses non-thermal (cold) plasma generated from air and electricity to create highly reactive oxygen and nitrogen species that rapidly destroy microorganisms on instrument surfaces. With no chemical consumables, no harmful byproducts, and no exterior ventilation required, sterilant gases are converted back into clean air for a safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly sterilization process.
Features:
- Proprietary System: Differentiates from other plasma, gas, or vapor-based systems.
- Plasma Generation: Uses air and electricity to create sterilant gases through plasma production within a gas-tight sterilization chamber.
- Reactive Species: Produces multiple ions, charged particles, and reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (e.g., ozone, nitrogen dioxide, hydroxyl radicals, nitric oxide) for efficient microorganism elimination.
- Sole Source of Sterilant: Plasma is the only source of sterilant generation, unlike vaporized hydrogen peroxide systems.
- Environmental Impact: Converts sterilant gases back into air using a catalyst and adsorbent material after the sterilization process.
- 1 year Warranty
HOW DOES AIR PLASMA STERILIZATION COMPARE TO VAPORIZED HYDROGEN PEROXIDE AND ETHYLENE OXIDE?
How It Works:
- Reactive Species Production: The system produces highly oxidative reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, including ozone, singlet oxygen, and hydroxyl radicals.
- Oxidative Damage: These reactive species cause physical damage to the microbial cell structure and DNA, resulting in the death of microorganisms.
- Natural Efficiency: This oxidation process is similar to how the human immune system kills pathogens, making it a natural and efficient sterilization method.
- Visual Proof: Transmission electron micrographs show significant damage to E. coli and MRSA after exposure to Air Plasma sterilants.
- Sterility Assurance: The sterilization parameters are developed using biological indicators with highly resistant spores. The process ensures a sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10^-6, meaning there is a one in a million chance that any microorganism survives after sterilization.
Air Plasma Sterilization provides a highly effective and efficient method for sterilizing veterinary instruments by using reactive oxygen and nitrogen species produced from air and electricity. This process ensures thorough elimination of microorganisms, achieving the highest standards of sterility.
WARRANTY: 12 months parts only
Technical Specifications
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Exterior Dimensions: 39.25 in × 22.75 in × 20.75 in
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Installation Space Required: 40 in × 23 in × 21 in
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Sterilization Field Dimensions: 25 in × 14 in × 7 in
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Sterilization Field Volume: 40 L
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Instrument Tray Dimensions: 25 in × 14 in × 1 in
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Operating Temperature: 5–35 °C (41–95 °F)
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Storage Temperature: −25–60 °C (−13–140 °F)
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Electrical Requirements: 110–120 VAC, 60 Hz, 6.5 A max
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Weight: 175 lbs
Note: Items must fit fully within the instrument tray; do not operate without trays installed.
Sterilization Technology: Cold plasma (Air Plasma Sterilization®)
Inputs: Air and electricity
Reactive Species Produced: Ozone, nitrogen dioxide, hydroxyl radicals, nitric oxide, singlet oxygen
Sterilization Chamber: Gas-tight design
Sterility Assurance Level (SAL): 10^-6 (one in one million chance of microorganism survival)
Sterilization Cycle Development: Based on biological indicators with ≥1 million Geobacillus stearothermophilus spores
Post-Sterilization: Sterilant gases converted back to air using a catalyst and adsorbent material
Typical Applications: Veterinary instruments and sensitive equipment
Process Efficiency: Visual proof of damage to E. coli and MRSA; effective microorganism elimination
Compliance: Meets ISO 14937: 2009 overkill method standards
These specifications highlight the advanced technology and rigorous standards of the PlasmaGuard® system for reliable and effective sterilization.
Packaging Compatibility
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Compatible: SMS wraps, Tyvek pouches
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Not Compatible: Paper, cardboard, cloth, textiles, or other nonporous cellulosic materials
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Some steam and EO pouches may become brittle; Tyvek labeled packaging is recommended
Q. What makes the V20 different from the V10 Air Plasma Sterilizer?
A. The V20 sterilizes at least three times more instruments than the V10 in the same amount of time, reducing cost per instrument.
Q. How does Air Plasma Sterilization work?
A. It generates highly reactive oxygen and nitrogen species that damage microbial cell structures and DNA, resulting in microorganism destruction.
Q. Does the V20 require chemicals or consumables?
A. No, it uses only air and electricity with no chemical consumables.
Q. Is the V20 safe for heat-sensitive and delicate instruments?
A. Yes, it operates at low temperature and low pressure to protect sensitive instruments.
Q. How does Air Plasma Sterilization® compare to vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) and ethylene oxide (EO)?
A. The V20 is safer, requires no chemicals, and is more user-friendly, with comparable or lower operating costs and a shorter cycle time than EO.
Q. What are the technical specifications of the V20 Air Plasma Sterilizer?
A. It utilizes cold plasma technology with air and electricity, produces reactive species like ozone and hydroxyl radicals, and operates with a gas-tight chamber to achieve a SAL of 10^-6..
Q. Yes, it operates at low temperature and low pressure to protect sensitive instruments.
A. Typical operating cost is approximately $6–$10 per cycle.
Q. What packaging is compatible with the V20?
A. It supports SMS wraps and Tyvek pouches, but not paper, cardboard, or textiles.
A. The V20 sterilizes at least three times more instruments than the V10 in the same amount of time, reducing cost per instrument.
Q. How does Air Plasma Sterilization work?
A. It generates highly reactive oxygen and nitrogen species that damage microbial cell structures and DNA, resulting in microorganism destruction.
Q. Does the V20 require chemicals or consumables?
A. No, it uses only air and electricity with no chemical consumables.
Q. Is the V20 safe for heat-sensitive and delicate instruments?
A. Yes, it operates at low temperature and low pressure to protect sensitive instruments.
Q. How does Air Plasma Sterilization® compare to vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) and ethylene oxide (EO)?
A. The V20 is safer, requires no chemicals, and is more user-friendly, with comparable or lower operating costs and a shorter cycle time than EO.
Q. What are the technical specifications of the V20 Air Plasma Sterilizer?
A. It utilizes cold plasma technology with air and electricity, produces reactive species like ozone and hydroxyl radicals, and operates with a gas-tight chamber to achieve a SAL of 10^-6..
Q. Yes, it operates at low temperature and low pressure to protect sensitive instruments.
A. Typical operating cost is approximately $6–$10 per cycle.
Q. What packaging is compatible with the V20?
A. It supports SMS wraps and Tyvek pouches, but not paper, cardboard, or textiles.