Description
Fomos manufactures professional sterilisation equipment. This autoclave is intended for environments where instrument sterility is essential, including beauty and nail salons. It must only be operated by qualified personnel with appropriate training.
Professional instrument sterilisation
The Fomos Foster 12 L autoclave is designed for packaged and unpackaged, porous and solid instruments, including items with recesses and channels.
Controls and documentation
The control panel with LED display shows time, temperature and pressure. The built-in thermal printer produces cycle records, while USB enables digital storage. Separate distilled-water and waste-water tanks plus self-diagnostics support daily operation.
Sterilisation and test programmes
The unit provides 5 sterilisation programmes and 2 test programmes, including vacuum and B&D-Helix tests. Sterilisation and drying times can be adjusted to the load.
| Programme | Class | Pressure | Pre-vacuum | Sterilisation | Drying |
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| 134°C universal | Class B | 210 kPa | 3 | 4 min | 10 min |
| 134°C rapid | Class S | 210 kPa | 1 | 4 min | 10 min |
| 134°C prions | Class B | 210 kPa | 3 | 20 min | 10 min |
| 121°C universal | Class B | 110 kPa | 3 | 20 min | 20 min |
| 121°C rapid | Class S | 110 kPa | 1 | 20 min | 9 min |
* Total cycle time also includes preheating and cooling.
Technical data
| Certificates and standards | 93/42/EEC; EN ISO 13485:2016; IEC 61010-1: 210+A1:2016; IEC 61010-2-040: 2020; EN 13060: 2014 A1: 2018; IEC 61326-1: 2020 |
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| Power and voltage | 1800 W; 230 V AC |
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| Packaging dimensions | 710 × 550 × 525 mm |
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| External dimensions | 560 × 408 × 420 mm |
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| Chamber dimensions | 350 mm; Ø 200 mm |
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| Tray dimensions | 26 × 14.5 × 1.5 mm |
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| Warranty | 12 months |
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Read the instructions carefully before use.
Included: autoclave, tray frame, three trays, tray removal handle, printer paper, drain hose, power cable, door gasket, user manual and technical data sheet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the autoclave capacity?
12 litres.
What sterilisation class is it?
Medical Class B; the programme table also includes rapid Class S cycles.
How many programmes are available?
Five sterilisation programmes and two test programmes.
Can cycle data be stored?
Yes, as printed records and digitally through USB.
Who may operate the unit?
Qualified personnel with appropriate training.
