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Medical Device Sterilization Transport Automation

Benefits of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) in Medical Device Sterilization Facilities

  • Enhanced Safety: AGVs remove the need for employees to be present in Ethylene Oxide environments, significantly improving workplace safety.
  • Seamless Integration: These vehicles can be implemented within existing facility layouts, eliminating the need for costly and time-consuming redesigns.
  • System Compatibility: AGVs can integrate with current Warehouse Management Systems or IFA’s customized tracking solutions, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Minimal Downtime: The implementation of AGVs requires little to no operational downtime and are installed and supported by SCBA-certified engineers.
  • Cost Efficiency: Constructed with off-the-shelf components and non-proprietary software, AGVs offer reduced lead times and lower overall ownership costs.
  • Labor Savings: By automating processes, AGVs help in reducing labor costs, providing a quick return on investment (ROI).

Our in-house capabilities

  • Dedicated Staff for medical device and sterilization automation integration
  • Working with Pond and other consulting firms
  • Working with the EPA

Our facility integration capabilities:

  • Drive in racking
  • Chamber door control
  • Overhead door control
  • Conveyance
  • Custom HMI
Alex Bethke
Director of Sales: Medical Device and Sterilization
Phone
231-360-7434
Email
abethke@iforautomation.com

Automated Stacker Images (click for larger images)

CB30A Front Angle CB30 Rear Angle CB30A Rear Angle CB30A Workstation

Footnotes

IFA and EPA Public Docket

https://www.regulations.gov/comment/EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0244-0403

Final Amendments to Air Toxics Standards for Ethylene Oxide Commercial Sterilization Facilities FACT SHEET

https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-03/factsheet_etosterilizers_final_3-14-24.pdf

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards for Sterilization Facilities Residual Risk and Technology Review

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/05/2024-05905/national-emission-standards-for-hazardous-air-pollutants-ethylene-oxide-emissions-standards-for

New EPA Ethylene Oxide Standards

EPA Hazardous Air Pollutants

Medical Device Manufacturers Association June 26, 2023 report to the EPA

Advanced Medical Technology Association June 27, 2023 report to the EPA