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Phase 4 - Venting
Step One
At the conclusion of the plasma step, the chamber pressure is returned
to atmospheric pressure by venting with filtered air. This concludes the
process and the instruments are ready to be removed for use or for
storage.
STERRAD 100 S Process Times
The STERRAD® 100 S Sterilization System process takes 51-72 minutes
(depending on the cycle chosen) and uses 1440
µ
l of 59% H
2
O
2
(nominal
is 1800). The table below presents the process as a series of steps
showing the cycle parameters, pressures and time. Other sections of
this guide present additional information on sterilizer operation. The
process curves are graphical representations of the sterilization cycle.
4
Note: Times listed are for an empty chamber cycle. With a
loaded chamber vacuum to 700 mTorr may be up to 9
minutes before cancellation.
Figure 2-2. Short Cycle Process Curve
STERRAD 100 S Theory of Operation System Operation
ASP Service Guide rev. D STERRAD® 100 Sterilizer 2-21