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1353 Software Security
The customized Operating System (OS) utilized on the 3M™ Steri‑Vac™ Sterilizer/Aerator GSX Series system employs a trusted platform that only allows applications signed with the 3M digital
certificate to be executed The system does not allow execution of unknown applications or applications with uncertified modules
The system automatically loads the 3M application on boot up and users are restricted from leaving this application and executing applications that may be vulnerable to malware or viruses
System folders on the system that are accessible to the user are read‑only, preventing introduction of malicious applications
The systems only allow data transfer from external sources when accepting custom cycles from a USB drive In this process, the system only allows importing of validated eto files Custom cycle
files are in a proprietary and encrypted format and must be correctly formatted for the 3M™ Steri‑Vac™ Sterilizer/Aerator GSX Series to accept for import This check and confirmation by the
GSX Series sterilizer ensures that the stored cycle is acceptable 3M recommends that the 3M Cycle Programmer software be installed and run on a computer that contains up‑to‑date anti‑virus
software and up‑to‑date OS patches
1354 Software Updates
The 3M™ Steri‑Vac™ Sterilizer/Aerator GSX Series will monitor for software updates uploaded from a 3M server if appropriate access to the server through the Ethernet connection is enabled
When a pending software update is available, the following screen will be displayed (Figure 86) The update software prompt will only display when the GSX Series sterilizer transitions to Idle
mode (Main Screen) and no pending errors exist The sterilizer screens will guide the user through the update process
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Prompt of Software Update Available
If the software update is deferred, an orange downward arrow symbol will appear on the display screen task bar to remind the user that a pending software update is available for installation
Software can be updated by Supervisor level users by selecting the
Update software
button on the Site tab (
Menu>Setup>Site Setup>Site
)
Notifications of pending software updates will also be sent to registered users via the email address used to register the GSX Series sterilizer on www3Mcom//SteriVacServiceLSS The user‘s
facility 3M Health Care service personnel or authorized 3M service personnel can assist with completing software updates after communication with the user’s facility management
1355 Firmware Updates
3M™ Steri‑Vac™ Sterilizer/Aerator GSX Series firmware updates will be completed by the user‘s facility 3M Health Care service personnel or authorized 3M service personnel after
communication with the user’s facility management
