Statim 5000-Stat-Dri Plates; Preparing And Loading Instruments - SciCan STATIM 2000 Manual Del Operador

4.3 STATIM 5000—STAT-DRI Plates
The STATIM 5000 cassette uses STAT-DRI plates to enhance the drying
process for wrapped instruments. The adjustable plates are designed for
the unwrapped instruments rack and eliminate the need for a separate
wrapped instrument rack. Up to ten plates can be arranged along the
length of the rack. Additional plates may be ordered from SciCan (SciCan
part number 01-103935).
To install and adjust a STAT-DRI plate, follow these steps:
1. Hold a plate over the desired position, tilted slightly forward with the
tabs down.
2. Insert the tabs between the mesh of the unwrapped instrument rack (1).
3. Each tab has an elongated slot. Slide the plate until the wire is at the
end of each slot.
4. Release the plate to the resting position.
5. Prepare and load instruments for sterilization (2).

4.4 Preparing and Loading Instruments

Before loading any instruments into the STATIM,
consult the manufacturer's reprocessing instructions.
Clean Instruments
Clean and rinse all instruments before loading them into the cassette.
Disinfectant residues and solid debris may inhibit sterilization and damage
the instruments, the cassette, and the STATIM. Lubricated instruments must
be wiped thoroughly and any excess lubricant should be removed before loading.
Unwrapped Instruments
Arrange unwrapped instruments on the instrument rack in the tray so
that they do not touch one another. This ensures that steam reaches all
surfaces and will promote drying.
Instruments must not be stacked or piled in the cassettes, as this will
impede the sterilization process.
Wrapped Instruments (single wrap)
Place the instruments into single layer autoclave bags according to the
manufacturer's instructions. Orient the instrument rack in the cassette to
ensure that wrapped instruments rest approximately 6 mm/0.25" above
the cassette base. Place the wrapped instruments on the rack and arrange
them to avoid overlap. Ensure that all wrapped loads are dry before
handling and/or storage to maintain sterility.
The use of cloth wraps in the STATIM is not recommended.
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