Aesculap STERILCONTAINER Bedienungsanleitung Seite 3

Processing Assembly:
1. Select the appropriate Aesculap Indicator Card and insert into the holding bracket on the outside of the STERILCONTAINER.
A tab at one end of the indicator card will facilitate insertion and removal.
2. Insert the appropriate Tamper Proof Seal into the locking channel on each end.
3. Secure and lock the seals.
NOTE: Use of internal and external indicators should be in accordance with in-house protocol, determined by the user.
Loading the Sterilizer:
1. In all methods of sterilization, the STERILCONTAINER should be placed flat for effective sterilization and drying.
2. In all methods of sterilization, the STERILCONTAINER should be positioned on the autoclave cart below wrapped items for
optimum sterilization and drying conditions.
3. Stacking: Recommended for high-vacuum cycles only. Stacking should not exceed 16-18" in height for effective air
removal and adequate steam penetration. Both solid and perforated bottom containers can be stacked.
PROCESSING:
1. Run loaded sterilizer according to time and temperature recommended by the sterilizer manufacturer for chosen cycle.
2. At completion of the cycle, the sterilizer door should be opened approximately 6" and left open for a period of 15 minutes to aid
in drying, as recommended by the sterilizer manufacturer.
3. The STERILCONTAINER needs to remain on the container cart, in a draft free area, until cool enough to handle. Cooling in a
draft-free area minimizes the formation of condensation on the inside of containers. If condensation on the inside of
containers comes into contact with outside contaminants, sterility may be compromised. Furthermore, condensation inside
containers could cause rust to form on some instruments.
NOTE: A STERILCONTAINER with a solid bottom may require additional cooling time; the additional required cooling time to be
determined by the user.
SUGGESTED STERILIZER CYCLE PARAMETERS:
The following parameters are based on the generally accepted recommendations of most sterilizer manufacturers. Each facility may
need to run internal testing to determine if adjustments are necessary for their facility.
STEAM CYCLES:
Gravity:
CAUTION: DO NOT USE SOLID BOTTOM CONTAINERS IN GRAVITY STEAM CYCLES.
Temp:
Exposure Time:
Cycle Dry Time:
Cool Time:
CAUTION: Cool drafts from air ducts or other air currents should be avoided during the cooling phase to avoid post-sterilization
moisture caused by Rapid Cooling Syndrome.
High Vacuum (pre-vacuum, three pulse, standard):
Temp:
Exposure Time:
Cycle Dry Time:
Cool Time:
CAUTION: Cool drafts from air ducts or other air currents should be avoided during the cooling phase to avoid post-sterilization
moisture caused by rapid cooling syndrome.
250 F
30-60 Minutes (depending on load contents)
15 Minutes (minimum)
Varies according to load contents
270 F
4 Minutes (minimum)
15 Minutes (minimum)
Varies according to load contents
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