Mechanical alkaline cleaning and thermal disinfecting
Phase
Step
I
Prerinse
II
Cleaning
III
Intermediate rinse
IV
Thermal disinfection 90/194
V
Drying
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Use a washer/disinfector that has been validated as effective and
meets the performance requirements of ISO 15883-1 (or the respective
country specific version thereof)
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For reprocessing, use the camera tray, which is used without a lid. This
tray is only suitable for the camera and not for instruments.
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Place the device in the provided reusable camera tray. Avoid areas that
cannot be reached during rinsing.
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Place the tray in the automatic washer/disinfector in a suitable carrier
that ensures both the protection of the instrument and access to sur-
faces for cleaning. No lid will be used for the tray.
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Start the cleaning cycle as described (see table) in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and instruction for use for the washer/dis-
infector.
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Remove the tray and the devices from automatic washer.
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Visually inspect the device in a well-lit area; they should be completely
clean, dry and undamaged.
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Use a magnifying glass. Repeat the cleaning process if necessary.
Immediately set aside any damaged components.
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STERRAD sterilisation
The STERRAD® sterilization systems, manufactured by Advanced
Sterilization Products (ASP), use low-temperature, hydrogen peroxide gas
plasma technology for terminal sterilization of properly cleaned, rinsed,
and dried reusable medical devices.
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Refer to the STERRAD® Sterilization Systems User Guide for detailed
instructions for use of any STERRAD® unit and ASP's STERRAD Sterility
Guide (SSG) at www.sterradsterilityguide.com or contact ASP cus-
tomer service.
T [°C/°F]
t [min]
<25/77
3
55/131
10
>10/50
1
5
–
–
Water quality
Chemicals/Note
Tap water
–
Deionized water Alkaline Detergent
Neodisher Mediclean forte 0.5 %
Deionized water –
Deionized water –
–
According to the program of the washer/disinfector
Performing sterilization
Note
STERRAD® sterilization may result in cosmetic device changes that do not
necessarily affect the device function.
Loads containing moisture may cause a cycle can-
cellation!
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CAUTION
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Place all parts in a cleaning and storage basket.
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Place a STERRAD® indicator strip in the basket.
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Assemble sterilization container JM441 according to manufacturer's
instruction.
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Place the basket in the sterilization container JM441.
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Load the container in the sterilizer:
– Position the container such that the plasma can fully surround it.
– Load only one container per cycle in the chamber.
– Leave the other shelf empty.
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Start the sterilization cycle in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions and instructions for use for the steam sterilizer.
STERRAD® sterilization was validated for the following cycles:
– STERRAD® 100S short cycle
– STERRAD® NX standard cycle
– STERRAD® 100NX standard cycle
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Remove the sterilized products from the sterilizer.
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Ensure that the products remain sterile after reprocessing.
This concludes sterilization.
Thoroughly dry the product before loading into
the STERRAD® sterilizer.
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