At least since the outbreak of vCJD (variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease) in Europe, alkaline cleaning processes have come to the forefront. This type of reprocessing is preferred and used in many countries due to the verifiably better solubility of proteins, prions and fats compared with neutral cleaning processes.
However, chrome-plated items can only be alkali-processed to a limited extent. The chromium plate itself is alkali-resistant, but – under unfavourable conditions – signs of wear and damage could lead to a loss or deterioration of the protective chromium plating. Stainless steel and many plastics are, however, highly alkali-resistant.

“Take apart” construction is always preferred in situations where there is direct or
indirect patient contact, such as, for example, for the sliding surfaces of the stop
cocks. This will allow access for a controlled cleaning process to these otherwise
protected surfaces

The dismantling of the stop cock is very simple – the stop cock insert is simply pulled out of the stop cock housing. The reassembly is just as easy – with a simple “Click” the stop cock insert snaps into the stop cock housing.

With the animation you can dismantle and reassemble the stop cocks by your self. Simply follow the instructions of the "Avatar".

• Easy to dismantle and reassemble
• Maintenance-free – requires no lubrication or greasing
• Unlimited machine reprocessing possible
• Sterilisable by all common methods

The new stop cock housing is made of stainless steel and the stop cock insert is
manufactured from wear-resistant, purpose-designed plastic. The special properties of this plastic material ensures it doesn’t leak and operates smoothly – even without lubrication. It goes without saying that both parts are alkali-resistant.
The fact that only the stop cock insert has to be removed is a major advantage compared to other “take apart” stop cocks of the competitors, where an additional fixing cap has to be removed.