Medline Autoclavable Round Washbasin - Blue 5-Quart Medical Grade Sterilizable Basin (Case of 12)

Professional Autoclavable Round Washbasin for Healthcare Facilities

This professional-grade autoclavable round washbasin in distinctive blue is an essential, versatile, and exceptionally durable tool designed specifically for healthcare professionals working in hospitals, surgical centers, long-term care facilities, medical clinics, dental practices, and clinical environments. Engineered to meet the rigorous demands of medical settings, this washbasin combines superior functionality, reliable sterilization capability, and long-lasting construction to support infection control protocols and patient care workflows.

Advanced Autoclavable Sterilization Technology

High-Temperature Sterilization Capability: This washbasin is specifically designed to be fully autoclavable, allowing for easy, reliable, and thorough sterilization at temperatures up to 250°F (121°C) with 15 pounds of pressure for 15 to 20 minutes. This autoclave compatibility ensures complete microbial elimination, pathogen destruction, and sterility assurance, making it ideal for use in sterile processing departments, operating rooms, surgical suites, and any clinical environment requiring validated sterilization protocols.

Infection Control & Cross-Contamination Prevention: The ability to autoclave this washbasin between uses provides a critical infection prevention advantage by enabling complete sterilization and decontamination. This reusable, sterilizable design supports your facility's infection control programs, helps prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), reduces the risk of cross-contamination between patients, and maintains the highest standards of clinical hygiene. Unlike disposable basins that generate waste or non-autoclavable alternatives that require chemical disinfection, this basin can be terminally sterilized for maximum safety assurance.

Premium Construction & Material Engineering

Medical-Grade Plastic Construction: Manufactured from high-quality, medical-grade plastic polymer specifically formulated to withstand the extreme conditions of repeated autoclave sterilization cycles. The advanced plastic composition maintains its structural integrity, dimensional stability, and functional performance even after hundreds of high-temperature, high-pressure sterilization cycles. This exceptional durability ensures the washbasin will not warp, crack, melt, discolor, or degrade during normal autoclave processing, providing reliable long-term service and excellent return on investment.

Exceptional Durability for High-Volume Use: Made from sturdy, impact-resistant plastic, this washbasin is engineered to withstand the frequent, demanding use typical in busy healthcare settings. The robust construction resists cracking from drops or impacts, prevents chipping or breaking during handling, and maintains its shape and functionality through years of clinical use. This durability reduces replacement frequency, lowers total cost of ownership, and ensures consistent performance in high-volume patient care environments.

Visual Identification & Workflow Optimization

Distinctive Blue Color Coding: The vibrant, distinctive light blue color provides instant visual identification and differentiation from other medical equipment and supplies. This color-coding capability significantly reduces the risk of confusion, mix-ups, and cross-use errors in busy clinical environments where multiple basins may be in use simultaneously. The consistent blue coloration supports departmental organization systems, facilitates rapid equipment location, and enables quick visual verification during clinical procedures.

Improved Clinical Workflow Efficiency: The easily identifiable blue color helps healthcare professionals, nursing staff, and support personnel quickly locate and identify the washbasin when needed during time-sensitive patient care activities. This rapid identification capability facilitates smoother workflow, reduces time spent searching for equipment, saves valuable clinical time, and allows staff to focus on direct patient care rather than equipment location. The standardized color also supports training programs and helps new staff members quickly learn equipment identification protocols.

Optimal Capacity & Functional Design

5-Quart Capacity: The generous 5-quart (approximately 4.7 liter) capacity provides ample volume for a wide range of clinical applications including patient bathing, wound irrigation, instrument soaking, solution preparation, specimen collection, and general medical procedures. This versatile capacity accommodates sufficient fluid volume for most routine clinical tasks while remaining manageable for staff handling and transport.

Round Basin Design: The classic round shape with 10.75-inch diameter and 4.25-inch depth offers optimal functionality for medical applications. The smooth, curved interior surfaces facilitate thorough cleaning and complete drainage, while the rounded design eliminates corners where debris or bioburden could accumulate. The basin dimensions are carefully proportioned to provide maximum usable volume while maintaining ergonomic handling characteristics.

Comprehensive Features & Benefits

• Autoclavable to 250°F: Withstands high-temperature steam sterilization at 250°F with 15 PSI for 15-20 minutes
• Medical-Grade Plastic: High-quality polymer construction ensures exceptional durability and longevity
• Distinctive Blue Color: Vibrant light blue color enables easy identification and reduces confusion
• 5-Quart Capacity: Generous volume accommodates diverse clinical applications
• Round Design: 10.75-inch diameter, 4.25-inch depth for optimal functionality
• Reusable & Sterilizable: Environmentally friendly alternative to disposable basins
• Impact Resistant: Durable construction withstands drops and impacts in busy clinical settings
• Easy to Clean: Smooth surfaces facilitate thorough cleaning and decontamination
• Chemical Resistant: Withstands exposure to common disinfectants and cleaning agents
• Workflow Optimization: Quick identification saves time and improves staff efficiency
• Infection Control Support: Terminal sterilization capability supports HAI prevention programs
• Cost-Effective: Durable, reusable design reduces long-term supply costs
• Case Packaging: 12 basins per case for convenient bulk purchasing and inventory management

Versatile Clinical Applications

Perfect for patient bathing and personal care, wound cleansing and irrigation, surgical instrument soaking and preparation, medical equipment cleaning, specimen collection and handling, solution preparation and mixing, bedside care procedures, emergency department use, operating room support, central sterile processing, dental procedures, veterinary applications, and general medical facility use.

Ideal Healthcare Settings

Essential for acute care hospitals, surgical centers, ambulatory surgery centers, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, assisted living communities, rehabilitation centers, medical clinics, urgent care centers, dental offices, veterinary hospitals, home healthcare agencies, and any medical environment requiring reliable, sterilizable washbasins for patient care and clinical procedures.

Quality Standards & Regulatory Compliance

Manufactured to meet stringent quality management systems and medical device standards for healthcare applications. The autoclavable design supports compliance with infection prevention guidelines, sterile processing protocols, and healthcare facility requirements for reusable medical equipment. The medical-grade construction ensures consistent performance and safety throughout the product's intended use life.

Economic Value & Sustainability

The reusable, autoclavable design provides significant cost savings compared to disposable alternatives by eliminating recurring purchase costs and reducing medical waste generation. The exceptional durability ensures years of reliable service, while the case packaging of 12 units provides excellent per-unit value and reduces reordering frequency. This sustainable approach supports environmental stewardship initiatives while delivering superior economic value.

Enhance infection control, improve workflow efficiency, and maintain the highest standards of clinical hygiene with this professional-grade autoclavable round washbasin. The combination of sterilization capability, durable construction, visual identification, and versatile functionality delivers exceptional value for healthcare facilities committed to patient safety and operational excellence.