W&H UK Ltd and the new post Lisa range that has ben growing steadily during the 2020's Sometimes even an old favourite sister needs a makeover and the massive step-change to the MK1 Lisa, a superb entry to the sterilizer market some 25 + years ago for W&H, to the MK2 Lisa was a big step-up.......to say the least! Some sceptics felt at the time that it maybe a "step to far". Where technology, for technology sake affected the reliability and sometimes, the good-name of W&H especially W&H Sterilization division. Thankfully, those days are long behind us as the Issues were clearly addressed and W&H are one of the front-runners with product reliability, technically advancement and excellent value for money, with their superb, latest and comprehensive W&H Sterilizer range. However, I am going to focus on their latest addition which could be called a 'budget' or 'cut-down' model that comes in perhaps just below the Lisa in specification and price and just above the more basic Lina. I do believe however, this featured model will surely tick many boxes for the dental purchasing manager or dental team. The Lara may seem a strange name but then, so was the Lisa.......and also their Lina. It may be a continental thing but throughout my years working for W&H and before that, Bien Air, strange names were part & parcel of products emanating from these superb family-run companies! When I joined our friendly Swiss company over 30 years ago, our mainstay handpieces were called the 'Ondine', which is a girl's name, of Latin origin meaning "little wave" Then the biggest seller was the 'Black Pearl' .....no need to speculate on this one! Many years passed and the Black Pearl was replaced by the 'Bora' A product with a great name that had many hidden connotations but the true definition puts it as a rather nasty cold wind from the Adriatic!........back to the new Lara and which I believe will convince you that if you are in the market for a B cycle vacuum sterilizer, you should take a real good look W&H. Quality dealers that have worked with W&H for many years and of course, the W&H Premium Service Team have a reputation for great sales, service and technical support and knowledge that I am sure they can fill in some of the blank-points of further information you may request and should enquire , pre-purchase.
PRESTIGE MEDICAL have also some relativelynew models that I haven't had feedback or the opportunity to review any so far!
They have some detailed information on their website and pictures of the new models. Just a few bullet-points below that I have copied regarding probably the most poular model; the B cycle ADVANCE PRO. Much more can be read on-line.They claim the cycle times have been improved and it is more user friendly to operate.I trust they have dealt with some of the reliability issues of earlier models and a new British machine in the market is always welcome! It does look as if you need to contact Prestige Medical directly for more information or I spotted the machine on the Dental Directory stand at lastyears' ExCel. Prices should be competitive and this model also benefits from having an N cycle, siutable if solid non-wrapped, immediate-use instruments are being processed. Now...... Prestige is now part of the Tuttenaur group the range has been extended with addition oflarger volume models but experience of the Tuttenaur products in the past is they are a totally different animal in price, performance and quality. Very 'European and Prestige does seem a strange 'acquisition'
- Features the unique FlexiRack tray and load management system
- New integrated stainless steel waste water tank and a high performance cooling system for faster cycle times
- 16 and 22 litre chamber capacities available
- Multiple water feed and drain options
- Clear, backlit LCD display with simple user friendly 6 push button control system
- Six cycle stage indicator lights
- New easy fit gasket system
- Supplied as standard with an integrated data logger and SD memory card
