Summary
Sterile Storage Cabinets for Healthcare & Government Facilities
Trusted in VA Medical Centers and DoD Healthcare Environments
Aldevra partnered with Air Innovations to manufacture a sterile storage cabinet in Syracuse, NY that maintains temperature, humidity, and HEPA-filtered positive pressure to protect sterilized instruments and reusable medical equipment (RME). Sterile packaging is easily compromised by uncontrolled storage conditions—this cabinet preserves sterility until the moment of use.
What Sets the Air Innovations SSC 4500 Apart
The Air Innovations Sterile Storage Cabinet (SSC 4500) is engineered to meet or exceed medical-grade sterilization storage requirements. It's a portable, cleanroom-grade solution already deployed across VA hospitals, military healthcare facilities, surgical centers, and research labs nationwide.
The SSC 4500 maintains:
Environmental Control
- Temperature: 66°F–72°F
- Humidity: 20–60% RH
- Positive pressure to protect against airborne contaminants
- ~250 air changes per hour with HEPA filtration
- Restores ISO 4–6 cleanliness within minutes of closing the door
Medical-Grade Construction
- 304 stainless steel interior for cleanability
- Powder-coated aluminum exterior
- Smooth, non-porous surfaces for infection control compliance
- Meets guidance from AORN, AAMI, ASHRAE, and HSPA
Mobility and Flexibility
- Casters for easy repositioning
- Locking handles for security
- Works in clinics, OR cores, leased spaces, temporary facilities, and historic buildings
- No construction required — plug into a standard 120V outlet
- Only needs demineralized water for humidity control
Optional Enhancements
- UV-C disinfection
- Remote monitoring and data logging
- Integration with facility monitoring systems
Resources:
- View the full datasheet
- Download the operation & maintenance manual
- Read the eBook on The Benefits of Sterile Storage Cabinets
- Read the case study that explains how several small businesses - Aldevra, Dynamic Product Solutions and Air Innovations - worked together to develop this solution
- Access VHA Directive 1116(2) on Management of Critical and Semi-Critical Reusable Medical Devices
Why Post-Sterilization Storage Matters
Sterility is not guaranteed once sterilization is done. Packages can be compromised by tears, moisture, particulate contamination, or handling — forcing re-sterilization, delaying procedures, or risking infection.
Traditional sterile storage — central sterile rooms or built clean-in cleanrooms — demands significant space, construction, and cost. Not ideal for older buildings, leased spaces, or rapid deployment needs.
Our sterile storage cabinet solves these problems: it preserves sterile conditions in a compact, portable, self-contained unit — effectively a “mini-cleanroom” — that can be located where sterile supplies are needed most. Plus, it aligns directly with VHA Directive 1116(2), AORN, AAMI, and HSPA recommendations for controlled post-sterilization storage.
How Healthcare Facilities Benefit
1. Protects Sterility Where It Matters
Keep surgical kits, RME, and sterile instruments within arm’s reach — without exposing them to hallway traffic or uncontrolled storage areas.
2. Reduces Workflow Bottlenecks
Point-of-use sterile storage means:
- fewer returns to SPD
- faster OR turnover
- reduced reprocessing
- lower risk of case delays
3. Ideal for Space-Restricted or Aging Facilities
Eliminates the need for expensive renovations or dedicated cleanroom construction.
4. Enhances Compliance & Survey Readiness
Consistent environmental control supports:
- infection control standards
- SPD best practices
- VA, DoD, and accreditation requirements
5. Supports Temporary or Mobile Healthcare Units
Deploy clean storage during:
- renovations
- expansions
- emergency operations
- field clinics
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Use Cases Across Federal & Healthcare Environments
- Operating Room (OR) supply staging / Instrument prep
- Central Sterile Processing Department (SPD) — satellite storage
- Procedure rooms, labs, endoscopy, cath labs
- Research labs, biotech, pharma storage
- Veteran Affairs Medical Centers, Military Treatment Facilities, DoD clinics
- Temporary clinics, leased buildings, retrofits, field hospitals
- Mobile medical units or deployable healthcare sites
- Projects under renovation where permanent cleanroom spaces are ruled out
Easy Integration Into Any Facility
The SSC 4500 was designed to make sterile storage simple:
- Only requires 120V power
- No plumbing or hardwiring
- Fills via internal water reservoir
- Portable for changing room layouts
- Quiet enough for clinical areas
Add-on features allow organizations to scale environmental monitoring, audit trails, and contamination prevention without major investments.
Why Aldevra Is Your Ideal Partner
We understand federal procurement, contracting compliance, and operational realities in VA / DoD facilities.
- As a certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) and 8(a) small disadvantaged business, we are seasoned in government contract compliance and federal bidding channels. We also have important contract vehicles such as GSA MAS.
- We provide support beyond the sale: consulting on storage needs, assisting with installation, environmental integration, validation support, and maintenance coordination.
- We can help tailor supply-storage solutions to your facility’s layout, regulatory environment, and workflow — delivering a plug-and-play cabinet and the service to go with it.
Whether you’re retrofitting an older hospital, adding capacity to a lab, or managing a mobile medical facility — Aldevra bridges the gap between product and performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a sterile storage cabinet?
A sterile storage cabinet is a self-contained, portable enclosure that maintains controlled temperature, humidity, filtered airflow, and positive pressure to preserve sterility of instruments and supplies post-sterilization — without the need for a full cleanroom.
How does a sterile storage cabinet differ from a cleanroom?
While cleanrooms require dedicated space, HVAC modifications, and significant infrastructure, the SSC 4500 delivers cleanroom-grade environmental control in a compact, movable format — ideal for space-limited or retrofit scenarios.
What typical environment conditions are maintained inside the cabinet?
66–72 °F, 20–60% RH, HEPA-filtered air, ~250 air changes/hour, positive pressure, optional UV-C, stainless-steel interior for cleanability.
Does it require special installation?
No — the SSC 4500 runs on a standard 120 V plug, with no hard-wiring or plumbing needed. Just plug in, fill the onboard water humidifier with demineralized water, and you’re ready.
Who typically uses these cabinets?
Hospitals (OR, SPD), research labs, VA medical centers, DoD facilities, clinics, mobile medical units — anywhere sterile instrument integrity is required but space or infrastructure is limited.
What maintenance is required?
Periodic HEPA-filter changes, sensor & seal inspections, routine cleaning of stainless interior, refilling demineralized water, and optional environmental monitoring/logging for compliance.
Take the Next Step with Aldevra
If you’re ready to upgrade your sterile storage — without costly renovations or cleanroom builds — Aldevra is here to help.
- Request a quote for SSC 4500 sterile storage cabinets
- Schedule a site assessment to map storage needs in your facility
sales@aldevra.com | (269) 350-1337
Protect your instruments. Safeguard sterility. Trust Aldevra.
