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Getinge 800HC-E Series Steam Sterilizer, model 833HC-E
The Getinge 833HC-E is a large hospital steam sterilizer for central sterile services, built in 42 inch and 76 inch chamber lengths. It runs prevacuum cycles using pressure and vacuum pulsing, gravity cycles with positive pulse conditioning, a liquids cycle, a Bowie Dick test and a vacuum leak test, with all phases sequenced and monitored by the control system.
The model
Maker, model and type.
- Maker
- Getinge Sourcing LLC (Getinge Group)
- Model
- 800HC-E Series Steam Sterilizer, model 833HC-E
- Device type
- Autoclave
- Main document
- Open the public document
Key specifications
What the public record says.
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Chamber sizes | 42 in long (39.6 cu ft) or 76 in long (72.0 cu ft) | Source |
| Air removal | Gravity downward displacement with positive pulse conditioning, and pressure and vacuum pulsing for dynamic air removal | Source |
| Stored cycles | Up to 17, with user defined cycle names | Source |
| Prevacuum cycles | 135.0 degrees C for 3 min with 16 min dry; 132.2 degrees C for 4 min with 16 min dry | Source |
| Gravity cycles | 121.1 degrees C for 30 min, 132.2 degrees C for 15 min, 135.0 degrees C for 10 min | Source |
| Bowie Dick test | 133.9 degrees C for 3 min 30 s, one test pack in an empty chamber | Source |
| Liquids cycle | 121.1 degrees C for 45 min, controlled cool down about 5.17 kPa per min, vented containers of 1000 mL or less | Source |
| Validated tray load | Double wrapped instrument trays up to 11.3 kg each; 12 trays (42 in) or 24 trays (76 in) | Source |
| Validation standard | ANSI/AAMI ST8:2008, SAL of at least 10^-6, F0 at least 12 | Source |
| FDA clearance | K122625, 22 May 2013, product code FLE, 21 CFR 880.6880, predicate 700HC-E (K120441) | Source |
Recalls
Recalls.
This note lists no recalls. Check the FDA recall database for the latest record.
Safety
Safety warnings from the record.
- The liquids cycle is not meant for sterilising liquids used in direct patient contact. Source
- Use only vented or open containers in the liquids cycle, and validate the cycle locally for containers over 1000 mL. Source
- Moving heavy loaded carts in and out of the chamber has injured staff, so cart and trolley condition is a safety item. Source
Sources
Where this note comes from.
- FDA 510(k) K122625 summary, Getinge 800HC-E Series Steam Sterilizer
- openFDA MAUDE problem counts, model 833HC-E
Not covered: The 510(k) PDF is an OCR scan and the cycle table is partly garbled; values were read carefully but should be checked against the operator manual. Getinge's operator and maintenance manuals are not public, so no alarm or fault codes, utility requirements or part numbers are listed. No FDA recall matched 833HC or 800HC. The manufacturerUrl is Getinge's home page.
BMEssentia knowledge drafted from public information, reviewed by Hasan Khaled Ismail on 2026-10-24. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for use and service manual.
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