Steam sterilization at 121 or 134
°
C
Cicero parts which can be sterilized in this way are listed
in the table on page 125.
Steam sterilization must be preceded by sterilization with
moist heat and/or wipe cleaning. All parts must be dry!
Steam sterilization is only required after treating an
infectious patient.
Minimum exposure times: 20 minutes at 121
°
C and
10 minutes at 134
°
C. Plastic and rubber parts are
subject to greater material wear when sterilized at
134
°
C.
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Care
Disinfection / Cleaning / Sterilization
Agents and methods
