Autoclave Charles Chamberland in 1884, although a precursor known as the steam digester was created by Denis Papin in 1679. The name comes from Greek "auto-", ultimately meaning self, and Latin "clavis" meaning key, thus a self-locking device. Sterilization autoclaves are widely used in microbiology, medicine, podiatry, tattooing, body piercing, veterinary medicine, mycology, funerary practice, dentistry, and prosthetics fabrication. They vary in size and function depending on the media to be sterilized and are sometimes called retort in the chemical and food industries. Typical loads include laboratory glassware, other equipment and waste, surgical instruments, and medical waste. A notable recent and
Kalispell Medical Equipment the Flathead Valley, including Flathead County, Lake County, and Lincoln County. KME is a member of the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce. It is fully accredited as a Durable Medical Equipment Company by the Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation. Kalispell Regional Healthcare has received an A- rating with the Better Business Bureau. Kalispell Medical Equipment Kalispell Medical Equipment is a durable medical equipment supplier in Kalispell, Montana. Kalispell Medical Equipment is a division of Kalispell Regional Healthcare, which was transferred from the Sisters of Mercy's ownership to the community of Kalispell in 1973. KRH is the largest employer in Northwest Montana,