How would this be product be sterilized between uses? It is not autoclave ready, and it also produces heat, so a plastic barrier bag may melt?
1096070
Our devices are personal use only. I am not sure how professional clinics sterilize their hand pieces either? The components are very sensitive. There are many personal use IPL and laser systems on the market. None are autoclave safe. Most use PVC and other plastic materials for the hand piece. Our device does not cause a laser plume of burnt flesh like lasers do. This smoke plume is how germs and viruses contaminate surrounding areas. Neo mag light doesn't break the surface of the skin. All of the parts can be sterilized with alcohol pads.
499621
I didn't have that particular problem, but I thought the wire was a very poor design for a sealing unit. Also, the bags are way too thin not to be melted and perforated by a hot wire. Sorry I can't help with your problem.
1576425
You can save them by sealing them in a Ziploc bag and squeezing out the excess air. http://www.heatfactory.com/english/how-to.php "If the heating time is not complete, all Heat Factory Warmers may be saved by placing them in an airtight container. The remaining time can be used later (preferably within one week). For example: A 12 hour Glove Size Warmer can be used for 6 hours one day, stored in an airtight container, then used for approximately 6 hours another day within the week. Zip lock bags with the excess air squeezed out work the best." Why this works: The chemical reaction that occurs inside the hand-warmer is the rusting of iron powder. Because the rusting process occurs rapidly, a noticeable amount of heat is generated. When iron rusts, it combines with oxygen in the air. If you seal the hand-warmer in an air-tight bag, however, the reaction will stop because all the oxygen in the bag gets used up. The website says this may not work if you store the pad for more than a week. This might be due to the Ziploc bag not making a perfectly air-tight seal. Perhaps small amounts of air leak in over time . . .
193357
I have not frozen this, so I can not address that. But I have stored it in a cool dark drawer for as much as a year with little ill effects. I do keep it tightly sealed in a Tupperware style container. (Letting it dry out will obviously make it difficult to work with and it will not have the desired 'melt in your mouth' quality it has when you first open it.) I am a big fan of this product and have no problems coming up with ways to use it.
1691919
I've had the exact same problem. I just used a clip to keep it closed. Also thinking of transferring it into a freezer bag since I store it in the freezer.
1687611
I cannot guarantee the sterility after opening but the packages are mylar and can be resealed with heat from a clothing iron or hair straightener just as we do for food storage Mylar bags. Just be sure to squeeze out as much air as possible. I would be very careful of contamination. You may want to purchase a couple of smaller pouches for smaller wounds if you get a chance.
1139433
A hot iron works great. Place the end of the bag on a flat surface, we used a wooden cutting board, make sure it is smooth and run the iron over it. Seals easily.
2235840
You can any heat to melt plastics...that said be aware that you are causing toxic fumes to be emitted when you do it. If the sheeting is to thin it will likely wither away when heated up, but if thicker, yu could fuse it. Do it outside and consider a mask t protect from vapors.
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I really don't see how it could. Heating the food and putting it in the jars, and then metal lids on it that seal as it cools.....I don't see how this would work. Maybe if you rigged something with tubing? Look it up on utube....It works great with the bags, and the plastic containers, though.
1688531
You may get away with it if you're careful. Preforms are supposed to be PETE (Polyethylene Terephthalate) (Recyle type 1 plastic) i.e. Preformed water bottles. The plastic melts at 250 degrees C. An Autoclave can get to 134 degrees C plus. So in theory, the preforms should be able to stand the heat. I would try one first on a ceramic or glass plate before committing a large quantity. Good Luck.
1687613
The substance absorbs water and it not intended to be kept after opening. Also, once opened, its sterility cannot be guaranteed after storage. Nevertheless, I have stored unused portions by simply folding over the top and have successfully used it to stop bleeding several weeks later. I keep smaller packages of similar products around to avoid having to deal with the problem.
1228285
It won't melt the bag, but you are unlikely to get a good seal so moisture will probably get to it anyway. Mine are always a little damp from condensation and don't seem to be any the worse for wear.
1838299
thanks for the information. Just curious why prefer glass container than plastic since the incubating temperature is so low. We are not cooking it with high temperature.
2263596
It does not sterilize. It depends on what you're using it for if you need it to sterilize.
1380653
That's not really how a sous vide is meant to be used. Taking cold things in and out will definitely alter the temperature.
1598442
I used mine 3 times. I used it till it kind of fell apart. I put it back in the plastic container and tried to seal it up with wrapping . I got 3 uses out of it. I might have gotten more if I had sealed it better. Wish it had a resealable package. A large sized zip lock bag might work but I didn't have one handy when I opened mine.
522411
If there is a chance that the item being preserved has the potential of making a hole, I will first vacuum seal the item with a oxy-sorb, then insert that bag into a mylar bag with another oxy-sorb. So essentially you are using double the amount of oxy-sorbs for the same item. They are not that expensive and when you are storing food items that is suppose to last for years, I think it is good insurance.