Sterilize Loops in 5 Seconds. No Open Flame.

The Pro-Sterilizer™ sterilizes platinum and nichrome wire inoculating loops, inoculating needles, glass test tube mouths, glass pipette mouths, metal instruments, and borosilicate glass instruments. The 14 mm diameter × 157 mm length chamber accommodates standard calibrated loop handles. [Source: pro-lab-direct.com — PL.B1000 product page]

The Pro-Sterilizer™ reaches 815°C / 1,500°F in 5–7 seconds with no open flame. A Bunsen burner creates aerosol splatter during loop incineration — hot material on the wire pops and aerosolizes live organisms into the surrounding air. The Pro-Sterilizer™ encloses the loop tip within a heated infrared chamber, eliminating this aerosol generation mechanism entirely. Additionally, infrared sterilization does not disrupt BSC laminar airflow the way an open flame does. [Source: pro-lab-direct.com product page; BSC guidance per NSF/ANSI 49]

The High setting reaches 815°C / 1,500°F — used for platinum and nichrome wire inoculating loops and metal instruments that require full incineration-level sterilization. The Low setting reaches 500°C / 950°F — appropriate for glass instruments including test tube mouths, pipette mouths, and borosilicate glass instruments, where lower temperature is sufficient for sterilization and reduces thermal stress risk. [Source: pro-lab-direct.com — PL.B1000 product page]

The Pro-Sterilizer™ eliminates the open flame that prevents Bunsen burner use inside Class II Biosafety Cabinets (open flames disrupt laminar airflow and can compromise BSC performance per NSF/ANSI 49). At 4 × 6 × 6.5 inches (10.2 × 15.2 × 16.5 cm) and 3 lbs (1.3 kg), the unit is compact enough for placement inside most Class II BSCs. Confirm with your BSC manufacturer regarding clearance requirements for electrical equipment inside the work zone. [Source: pro-lab-direct.com product page; BSC guidance per NSF/ANSI 49]

Replacement elements (PL.B1000-HU) are available directly from Pro-Lab Direct at $139.66 with free shipping. Element lifespan depends on frequency of use and operating temperature setting. Contact Pro-Lab Direct at 512-832-9145 or visit pro-lab-direct.com for element replacement guidance specific to your lab's usage pattern. [Source: pro-lab-direct.com — PL.B1000-HU product page]

The chamber is 14 mm in diameter and 157 mm in length. Standard calibrated inoculating loop handles — including Pro-Loops™ — fit within this chamber. The Loop Holder Attachment (PL.B1000-01, $49.13) is purpose-built for use with Pro-Sterilizer™ and Pro-Loops™ to secure the loop handle during sterilization cycles. If you use a non-standard loop handle, verify the handle diameter fits within 14 mm before ordering. [Source: pro-lab-direct.com — PL.B1000 specifications]

Yes. Pro-Lab Diagnostics, the manufacturer of the Pro-Sterilizer™, holds ISO 13485 certification — the international quality management standard for manufacturers of medical devices and in vitro diagnostic products. ISO 13485 certification requires documented quality systems, risk management, and traceability processes. This simplifies vendor qualification for labs operating under CAP accreditation, JCAHO, or other regulatory frameworks that require ISO-certified suppliers. An ISO 13485 certificate is available upon request. [Source: pro-lab-direct.com site footer and product pages]

Yes. The Pro-Sterilizer™ is designed as part of a complete inoculation ecosystem. The Loop Holder Attachment (PL.B1000-01, $49.13) mounts to the unit and is compatible with Pro-Loops™ calibrated inoculating loops. The Slide Dryer Attachment (PL.B1000-03, $148.84) converts the Pro-Sterilizer™ for glass slide drying. All accessories and replacement elements (PL.B1000-HU, $139.66) are available direct from Pro-Lab Direct with free shipping — no distributor required. [Source: pro-lab-direct.com — PL.B1000 product page]