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Autoclave Failing Spore Test?

Emergency Sterilizer Repair — LA County

Your biological indicator came back positive. Your autoclave is not sterilizing. Every instrument is potentially compromised. You cannot use this sterilizer until it is repaired and passes.

A failed spore test is the most serious sterilizer failure possible. It means resistant bacterial spores survived, and your instruments may not be effectively sterilized. The unit must be removed from service immediately until repaired and re-tested. This is a compliance emergency.

Diagnosis

Common Causes

→Worn or damaged door gasket
→Failing heating element
→Faulty temperature sensor
→Malfunctioning pressure sensor or relief valve
→Control board failure
→Water quality issues
→Operator error (overloading, wrong cycle)

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Stop using it immediately. Call us — we deliver a loaner sterilizer and diagnose your unit.

Usually same business day from our City of Industry facility.

Worn door gasket, failing heating element, or faulty temperature sensor — all repairable.

CDC guidelines recommend reprocessing instruments since the last successful test. We get your sterilizer fixed ASAP.

Many causes can be fixed on-site or within 48-72 hours. The loaner keeps you running.

Service Area

Serving Dental Practices Within 30 Miles of City of Industry

MS Dental Works is located at 890 Aileron Avenue, City of Industry, CA 91744. We provide on-site dental equipment repair across LA County including City of Industry, West Covina, Pomona, Diamond Bar, Walnut, Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights, La Puente, Covina, Azusa, Glendora, San Dimas, Whittier, Pico Rivera, Montebello, and surrounding communities. View full service area →

Autoclave Failing Spore Test?

Common Causes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Serving Dental Practices Within 30 Miles of City of Industry