Frequently Asked Questions

Plasmatico is an advanced non-thermal plasma (NTP) sterilization system designed for biochemical laboratories, hospitals, veterinary clinics, and healthcare facilities. It generates reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) at atmospheric pressure to eliminate pathogens without requiring chemical agents, high temperatures, or vacuum systems, making it a clean, dry, and eco-friendly decontamination solution.

Unlike conventional sterilization techniques:

• No Added Chemicals: Operates without hazardous sterilants such as hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) or toxic ethylene oxide (EtO).
• Gentle Low-Temperature Processing: Internal temperatures stay only 5–10 °C above ambient, preventing melting, thermal warping, or loss of instrument calibration.
• No Vacuum Required: Operates at ambient atmospheric pressure, avoiding vacuum pump maintenance and seal failures.
• Minimal Operating Costs: Consumes only minimal electrical power (costs < 10 cents per cycle).

Plasmatico is CE-certified for laboratory environments, ensuring full compliance with European safety, electrical, and quality directives. Additionally, the certification pathway under the European Medical Device Regulation (MDR) is currently in progress to extend formal compliance for direct therapeutic and surgical medical device processing.

Plasmatico has undergone rigorous, independent laboratory testing against a broad spectrum of resilient bacteria and viral pathogens, including:

• SARS-CoV-2 (Strain hCoV-19/NRL_6632_2/2020): 100.00% reduction within 60–90 minutes.
• Monkeypox virus (Mpox) (Strain hMpxV/Czech Republic/MHI-001/2022): 99.97% to 100.00% reduction.
• Influenza A virus (H1N1/California/07/2009): >99.99% reduction.
• Human Rhinovirus (Species A/type 2, ATCC VR-482): >99.99% reduction.
• Human Adenovirus (Species C/type 2, ATCC VR-846): >99.99% reduction.
• Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) (ATCC 43300): 100.00% inactivation.
• Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PAO1): >99.99% inactivation.
• Escherichia coli (Wild type): >99.99% inactivation.

Plasmatico is engineered for sensitive, delicate, and high-value materials, including:

• Precision optical instruments, camera lenses, and endoscopes.
• Delicate medical and diagnostic electronics and circuit boards.
• Laboratory tools, pipette tips with aerosol barrier filters, and centrifuge vessels.
• Heat-sensitive surgical instruments and dental handpieces.
• Lab-on-a-chip diagnostic chips and microfluidic assemblies.
• Personal protective items and assistive medical devices.

Yes. Plasmatico has been proven to effectively decontaminate plastic pipette tips with internal aerosol barrier filters, degrading residual nucleic acids (DNA/RNA) and preventing cross-contamination. Independent scientific protocols recommend a 3-hour cycle for complete decontamination, allowing laboratories to cut plastic consumable expenses by hundreds of thousands of dollars per year.

Yes. Because Plasmatico requires no water lines, compressed gas canisters, or high-power electrical infrastructure, it is ideally suited for field hospitals, mobile diagnostic labs, military forward units, and disaster response teams.

Absolutely. Veterinary clinics and animal surgical centers benefit greatly from Plasmatico for rapid, chemical-free sterilization of surgical instruments, dental tools, ultrasound sensors, and delicate diagnostic hardware.

The internal sterilization chamber measures 320 × 370 × 140 mm (12.6 × 14.6 × 5.5 in). This spacious volume accommodates multi-well plates, multiple pipette tip racks, surgical trays, endoscopic assemblies, and diagnostic electronics comfortably.

Cycle durations typically range from 30 minutes to 3 hours, depending on the bioburden level, the porosity of the material, and the specific application (e.g., standard surface sanitization vs. rigorous DNA/RNA destruction in filtered tips).

No. Plasmatico operates purely on ambient air and electrical power. It does not use or generate regulated chemical waste, eliminating recurring cartridge purchases, supply chain delays, and special hazardous waste disposal contracts.

Plasmatico has an exceptionally low power profile. Operating at room temperature without energy-intensive heating elements or steam generators, each cycle consumes negligible electricity, keeping operating costs well under 10 cents per run.

The plasma generator is rated for a continuous operational lifespan of 2,000 hours, ensuring years of dependable daily operation before standard scheduled maintenance is required.

Pricing is structured based on deployment configuration, accessory racks, warranty terms, and institutional volume requirements. Please request an official tailored quotation via our contact form or directly through our sales team at tomas.novotny@plasmatico.eu.

You can reach out to our team at info@plasmatico.eu or use our online contact form. Our technical specialists will assist you with equipment matching, ROI calculation for your laboratory or clinic, and quotation scheduling.