Xerafy - MICRO Autoclave

Sterilisation without data loss – RFID built for the autoclave

Sterile goods, surgical trays, instrument containers: where cleaning and sterilisation cycles are part of the daily routine, the identification on every single carrier has to survive exactly those cycles intact. The Xerafy MICRO Autoclave X1130-EU140-H9 is a UHF RFID hard tag developed specifically for autoclavable applications in hospitals, central sterile services departments (CSSD) and medical device manufacturing. This EU configuration of the Xerafy MICRO series operates in the 865–868 MHz band and withstands the combined load of high pressure, saturated steam and aggressive cleaning chemistry across thousands of cycles.

At the core sits the Alien Higgs 9 IC with 48-bit TID, 96-bit EPC and 688-bit user memory. That capacity supports more than just a tray ID: reprocessing status, sterilisation date or batch number can be written directly to the carrier – a clear advantage for compliant documentation under MDR and UDI requirements. On metal, the tag reaches up to 10 m read range, which translates into reliable capture at the dirty-to-clean handover, at sterile goods storage gates and during mobile tray scans with a handheld reader.

The decisive structural difference compared to the standard industrial variant is the protection rating: the MICRO Autoclave is IP69K rated and therefore approved for high-pressure hot-water cleaning and steam sterilisation. Measuring 55 x 36.20 x 7.50 mm and weighing 26 g, the tag mounts compactly on trays, containers and surgical instrument carriers.

The following part number is available in the IDCRAFT online shop – this variant is designed for a specific use case:

• X1130-EU140-H9 – Xerafy MICRO Autoclave in the EU configuration for 865–868 MHz, equipped with Alien Higgs 9 IC, 688-bit user memory and a 316L stainless steel insert with silicone seal. IP69K rated, survival temperature −40 °C to +250 °C, 1,250 kPa compression strength, attachment via M3 pop rivets or M3 screws. The right pick for European hospitals, CSSD units and medical device manufacturers that need to identify sterile goods, surgical trays and instrument containers reliably across reprocessing cycles.

The combination of industry-grade polymer, a 316L stainless steel insert and an additional silicone seal is the key design difference within this series – it hermetically closes the tag geometry so that neither aggressive cleaning chemistry nor saturated steam at +134 °C can drive moisture into the housing. To get the Xerafy MICRO Autoclave price, current stock levels and volume tier conditions, contact IDCRAFT directly – your value-added distributor for UHF | RAIN – RFID hardware.

Technical Highlights

• EPC Gen2 / ISO/IEC 18000-63 compliant – ready to use with all UHF RFID readers and reader platforms
• Alien Higgs 9 IC with 688-bit user memory – room for tray ID, batch, sterilisation date and reprocessing status
• Up to 10 m read range on metal – reliable capture at CSSD handovers and with handheld readers
• IP69K rating, survival up to +250 °C, 1,250 kPa compression – approved for steam sterilisation
• Silicone-sealed housing with 316L stainless steel insert, mounted via pop rivets or M3 screws

Applications

• Sterilisation in CSSD/SSD units – autoclave-proof identification of trays and containers
• OR tray tracking – end-to-end traceability of surgical instrument sets
• Medical device manufacturing – track & trace for MDR-compliant UDI labelling
• Hospital logistics – managing sterile goods between storage, OR and reprocessing

The Xerafy MICRO Autoclave is the right choice wherever RFID identification has to operate in environments where hygiene, validation and reproducibility are non-negotiable. Where conventional labels lose readability quickly under steam, cleaning agents or mechanical friction, this tag delivers consistent performance across the entire service life of a surgical tray – significantly reducing manual scanning steps in reprocessing.

Thanks to its EPC Gen2 compliance, the tag integrates seamlessly into existing UHF | RAIN – RFID infrastructures. It works reliably with fixed readers at CSSD gates, tunnel antennas above transfer trolleys and mobile handheld scanners. No reader hardware swap and no middleware rework are required, and the 10 m on-metal read range allows for lean antenna setups even in tight reprocessing rooms.

Order the Xerafy MICRO Autoclave X1130-EU140-H9 directly from IDCRAFT and benefit from upfront technical consultancy for CSSD and MDR-compliant rollouts, sample service for validation runs in your own autoclave and short delivery times within the EU. On request, we also provide custom pre-encoding, project-specific encoding services and tiered pricing for larger volumes.

Looking to order the Xerafy MICRO Autoclave X1130-EU140-H9 or need a custom quote for larger quantities? Contact IDCRAFT GmbH – your Value Added Distributor for UHF | RAIN – RFID hardware.