Load Preparation
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STERRAD
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100NX
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User’s Guide
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EXPRESS Cycle Loading Preparation
The STERRAD
®
100NX
®
Sterilizer
EXPRESS
Cycle was validated
using a load weight of 4.9 kg (10.7 lbs) on the bottom shelf only. When
constructing your load, the total weight of the load to be sterilized should
not exceed 4.9 kg (10.7 lbs).
CAUTION: RISK OF DAMAGE TO LOAD OR STERILIZER.
Do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the walls of the chamber, door,
or electrode. Contact with the walls, door, or electrode can cause a cycle cancellation,
and/or damage the item or the sterilizer. Provide at least 25 mm (1 inch) of space
between the load and the electrode.
Chemical Indicators
STERRAD
®
Chemical Indicator Strips and STERRAD
®
SEALSURE
®
Chemical Indicator Tape offer a method to verify that the load has been
exposed to hydrogen peroxide in the sterilizer. Chemical indicators are not a
substitute for biological indicators. If you use chemical indicator strips or
chemical indicator tape, follow the
Instructions for Use
that accompany these
items as you prepare the load.
Place STERRAD
®
Chemical Indicator Strips inside trays and
Tyvek
®
pouches or follow your facility’s procedures.
Secure all wraps with STERRAD
®
SEALSURE
®
Chemical Indicator
Tape.
Do not use chemical indicators or tape designed for other sterilization
processes.
Special Considerations for Flexible Endoscopes
Flexible endoscopes are sensitive and complex medical instruments. Read the
flexible endoscope manufacturer’s instructions for each endoscope before
preparation and loading
into the sterilizer. Take special care to confirm that
venting caps are placed according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Venting
caps are intended to prevent damage to scopes that are being exposed to a
vacuum, regardless of the sterilant used.
In addition, if you are processing a flexible endoscope containing a water-
resistant “immersion” cap, you
must remove
the immersion cap prior to
processing. If the immersion cap is not removed prior to processing, it will
damage the scope due to the inability to properly vent.
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Summary of Contents for Sterrad 100NX
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Page 22: ...3Load Preparation 20 STERRAD 100NX User s Guide D R A F T...
Page 23: ...Load Preparation 3 STERRAD 100NX User s Guide 21 D R A F T...
Page 49: ...Operation 4 STERRAD 100NX User s Guide 47 Cycle Completion Flowchart D R A F T...
Page 76: ...7Maintenance 74 STERRAD 100NX User s Guide D R A F T...
Page 80: ...8Reports and Files 78 STERRAD 100NX User s Guide D R A F T...
Page 104: ...9Access Levels and Supervisor Tasks 102 STERRAD 100NX User s Guide D R A F T...
Page 108: ...A Specifications 106 STERRAD 100NX User s Guide D R A F T...
