What is the SciCan STATCOOL Direct-to-Drain System?

In a busy clinical environment, the sterilization process is often judged by how well the instruments come out of the autoclave. However, what happens to the exhaust is just as critical to your office’s health. Handling steaming hot wastewater and manual collection bottles is not only a cumbersome daily task—it’s a genuine safety hazard that puts your staff and your facility at risk. Enter the SciCan STATCOOL, a compact, “hand-sized” solution designed to automate the entire cooling and drainage process. By transforming how your autoclave handles its exhaust, the STATCOOL turns a potentially dangerous manual chore into a seamless, automated workflow.

What is the SciCan STATCOOL?

The SciCan STATCOOL is a direct-to-drain sterilizer exhaust cooling system. When an autoclave runs a cycle, it releases hot steam and wastewater upon completion. In a standard setup, this boiling waste drains into external collection bottles. Because handling water and steam at sterilization temperatures can be highly dangerous, SciCan engineered the STATCOOL to take manual labor and danger out of the equation entirely. Not only does it safely cool down the water and properly exhaust the unit, but it virtually eliminates handling risks—all in a device that fits in the palm of your hand.

Driven by a non-electric wax motor, the STATCOOL requires virtually no maintenance, saving your team time and reducing potential utility costs. It fits neatly out of sight under your counter with a compact, non-intrusive build, and a single unit can handle the exhaust wastewater for up to two Statim autoclaves.

Why is the STATCOOL Important in Your Practice?

1.) Protecting Staff: The STATCOOL automates the process of cooling the water. By properly exhausting and cooling the autoclave discharge, it eliminates the need for staff to manually empty heavy collection bottles filled with scalding water.

2.) Plumbing Protection: Autoclaves discharge steam and water at extremely high temperatures and pressures. If it isn’t cooled before entering your drainage lines, this blistering wastewater can melt or warp standard plastic commercial plumbing. Systems like the STATCOOL ensure wastewater is safely cooled to meet local plumbing code standards before it enters the drain.

3.) Protects Infrastructure: When the wastewater bottles are stored under the cabinets, the trapped heat and ambient moisture create a breeding ground for mold, mildew, rust, and wood rot. Spills and high humidity quickly warp expensive cabinetry. With the STATCOOL in play, the wastewater is thoroughly cooled and automatically bypasses storage bottles entirely, eliminating the threat of mold and ruined cabinets.

Final Thoughts

The SciCan STATCOOL is one of those rare practice upgrades that quickly pays for itself in both staff safety and facility longevity. By removing daily physical risks and injecting a wealth of time-saving benefits into your workflow, the STATCOOL is a worthy addition to boost peace of mind inside any busy clinic.

If you’d like to read more info on the SciCan STATCOOL Direct-to-Drain System, you can find it on our site here. For any other questions about the STATCOOL or anything else, give us a call at 704-966-1650 Option 3 for our Free Tech Support Line.