ASP Sterrad 100NX, User Manual

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Introduction
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STERRAD ® 100NX ® User’s Guide 5
Chapter 1.
Introduction
How to Use This Guide
If you are a STERRAD
®
100NX
®
Sterilizer operator, you must read
the “Safety Information, “ the “Introduction,” “Load Preparation,” and
“Operation” chapters prior to operating the sterilizer. This “Introduction”
explains the features and parts of the sterilizer. “Load Preparation” explains
how to prepare and package instruments for processing. “Operation” explains
how to operate the sterilizer and obtain optimal results.
If you are a supervisor overseeing the STERRAD
®
100NX
®
Sterilizer, you
should read the entire user’s guide and pay particular attention to the chapter
featuring “Access Levels and Supervisor Level Tasks.” This chapter describes
tasks and options that are only available through “Supervisor Level” access.
Intended Use
The STERRAD
®
100NX
®
Sterilization System is a general purpose,
low temperature sterilizer which uses the STERRAD
®
100NX
®
Process to
inactivate microorganisms on a broad range of medical devices and surgical
instruments.
When used as directed by the instructions in this user’s guide, the
STERRAD
®
100NX
®
Sterilization System will sterilize both metal and
nonmetal medical devices at low temperatures. Please review “How to
Determine What Can Be Sterilized in the STERRAD
®
100NX
®
Sterilizer” in
the “Load Preparation” chapter along with the cycle information to make sure
you follow the directions for processing items in each type of cycle.
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