ASP Sterrad 100NX, User Manual

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Load Preparation
26 STERRAD ® 100NX ® User’s Guide
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Dry all items thoroughly . An acceptable method for drying is to blow
compressed gas through the lumen until no moisture exits the distal end of
the device. Please ensure that any method used to dry the devices is in
accordance with the manufacturers' instructions for use or contact the
device manufacturer to obtain appropriate and safe procedures. It is
necessary to remove moisture from all parts of the items. Only dry items
should be loaded into the sterilization chamber to prevent cycle
cancellation.
WARNING! POSSIBLE RESIDUAL HYDROGEN PEROXIDE CONTACT!
Failure to ensure that instruments are completely dry before they are processed in
the STERRAD
®
sterilizer may result in residual hydrogen peroxide being present
on the surface of the load after the cycle is complete. This may cause contact burns
when the surface of the load is handled.
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Some complex reusable medical devices may require disassembly for
proper cleaning and sterilization. It is very important that you follow the
device manufacturers' recommendations concerning cleaning and
sterilization. In the absence of STERRAD
®
System-specific instructions,
please contact the relevant medical device manufacturer.
WARNING! POSSIBLE NON-STERILE DEVICE!
Loads containing moisture may result in either a non-sterile device or cycle
cancellation. Wear chemical resistant gloves when handling items from any load
containing moisture.
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