For Your Safety
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STERRAD
®
Sterilization System Routine Maintenance Guide
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Cassette Handling
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STERRAD CASSETTES CONTAIN CONCENTRATED
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, A STRONG OXIDIZER.
CONCENTRATED HYDROGEN PEROXIDE IS CORROSIVE
TO SKIN, EYES, NOSE, THROAT, LUNGS, AND
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
. Direct contact with the skin can
cause severe irritation. If skin contact occurs, immediately flush with
large amounts of water. If symptoms are severe or persist, consult a
physician immediately. Direct contact with eyes can cause
irreversible tissue damage. If eye contact occurs, immediately flush
with large amounts of water and immediately consult a physician.
Inhalation of mist can cause severe irritation of lungs, throat, and
nose. If inhalation occurs, move to fresh air and consult a physician
immediately. Ingestion can produce corrosion that may be life
threatening. If swallowed, immediately drink plenty of water to
dilute. Do not induce vomiting. Consult a physician.
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Do not remove the plastic wrapper from the cassette package if the
indicator strip is red. Red indicates that the cassette might have been
damaged. Call the ASP Customer Care Center at 1-888-STERRAD
for credit.
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Do not remove used cassettes from the cassette collection box.
Dispose of cassettes inside the closed box in normal waste or follow
your specific site procedures.
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If it is necessary to handle a used cassette, wear latex, PVC (vinyl),
or nitrile gloves. Do not touch your gloved hands to face or eyes.
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Empty or expired cassettes must be replaced prior to starting the
cycle as directed by a message on the sterilizer display.
Safe Maintenance
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ONLY EXPERIENCED, ASP-TRAINED TECHNICIANS
SHOULD REPAIR OR ADJUST THIS UNIT. REPAIRS AND
ADJUSTMENTS SHOULD ONLY BE ATTEMPTED BY
EXPERIENCED TECHNICIANS WHO ARE FULLY TRAINED
TO MAINTAIN AND REPAIR THE STERRAD STERILIZER.
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USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS FOR MAINTENANCE OR
REPAIR COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY, RESULT IN
COSTLY DAMAGE OR UNIT MALFUNCTION, AND VOIDS
THE WARRANTY.
