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CHARACTERISTICS
3.1
Description of the sterilizer
The Domina Plus B is a table-top steam sterilizer designed for the sterilization of dental and medical products and equipment,
in accordance with the requirements of standard ISO EN 13060.
It consists of an airtight copper sterilization chamber accessed through a front door; it is protected by an external shock-
resistant moulded plastic body and equipped with protective devices that allow operators to use it in full safety.
The sterilization cycles are started from the operator panel on the front of the device, beside the door.
A detailed description of the units that make up the sterilizer and the components supplied is given in the following
paragraphs.
3.2
Intended use
The steam sterilizer is intended for the sterilization of reusable medical devices suited to steam sterilization in a range of
temperatures from 121 °C to 135 °C.
The types of sterilization include:
Class B sterilization
Sterilization of all wrapped and unwrapped solid material, porous products as represented by the test loads and type A and
B hollow loads.
Class S sterilization
Sterilization of products as specified by the manufacturer of the sterilizer, including unwrapped solid products and at least
one of the following:
• Porous products (fabrics)
• Small porous items
• Fluid loading or unloading products with type A and B hollows
• Single-wrapped products
• Products with multiple-layer wrapping
WARNING
Sterilizing instruments unsuitable for this process may expose the operator to risk, cause
damage to the sterilizer and compromise its safety devices.
Always check the manufacturer's label to ensure that products are suitable for sterilization.
The device is not suitable for the sterilization of liquids and flammable materials.
Do not use the device in the presence of anaesthetic or flammable gases.
NOTE
The room where the device is installed should be adequately ventilated to prevent excessive
humidity.
3.3
Environmental conditions
The sterilizer is designed to operate in environments with:
• temperatures between 10°C and 40°C.
• relative humidity between 20% and 85%.
• air pressure between 750 mBar and 1050 mBar
• an altitude between 0 and 2000 meters above sea level.
Storage conditions: temperature -10°C 50°C, humidity without condensation 10-95%, atmospheric pressure 500-1060 mBar.
