Stryker Formula Manual Del Usuario página 31

Sterilization
Preparation for
Sterilization
Packaging for
Sterilization
Sterilization
22
18 minutes is the
maximum time that
should be used for
the Pre-Vacuum
cycle.
Sterilization
Method
Wrapping
Temperature
Cycle Time
Dry Time
• Attach the soaking cap to the cable connector, for
Formula® handpieces, if it is not already attached.
• Open the suction valve completely.
Double-wrap handpieces unless otherwise noted in
sterilization method.
Sterilize the handpiece according to the parameters listed
for one of the following methods:
Steam Sterilization
"Flash"
Autoclave
Gravity-
displacement
sterilizer
Unwrapped
132°C
(270°F)
10 minutes
—
Drying time depends on several variables,
including: altitude, humidity, type of wrap,
preconditioning, size of chamber, mass of
Warning
load, material of load, and placement in
chamber. Users must verify that drying time
set in their autoclave yields dry surgical
equipment.
Pre-Vac 250°F
Pre-
vacuumed displacement
sterilizer
Wrapped or
Unwrapped
132°C
(270°F)
4 minutes
22
10 minutes
Gravity
Gravity-
displacement
sterilizer
Wrapped
121°C
(250°F)
45 minutes 35 minutes
10 minutes 10 minutes
270°F
Gravity
Gravity-
sterilizer
Wrapped
132°C
(270°F)
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