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Q1E-EP1451
WARNING
6.8
Sterilization
EZU-PA3U can be sterilized using ethylen oxide gas (EtO) sterilization
plasma sterilization, or Steam sterilization.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions of the sterilizer regarding
usage, temperature and sterilization-time.
The sterilization method and operating conditions are as follows.
Sterilization Method
Condition
Plasma Sterilization:
STERRAD® 50, 100S or 200
(*)
Short Cycle
Plasma Sterilization:
Sterrad® NX or 100NX (*)
Standard cycle
ETO Sterilization
Gas Type: 10% EO/ 90% HCFC
Temperature: 50-55°C
Exposure Time: More than 120 minutes
Pressurization: 162-200kPa
Depressurization: 13-8kPa
Relative humidity: 40-90%
Aeration is minimum 12 hours
Steam Autoclaving
(that is applicable to
only EZU-PA3U)
Temperature: min. 132°C
Chamber
Pressure:41.7-44.7psia(27-30psig or
3bar)
Exposure time: Minimum 10 minutes.
* STERRAD® systems are manufactured by "Johnson & Johnson"
Before performing sterilization, check that the operation data of
sterilizer are in conjunction with min. and max. data applicable
for EZU-PA3U.
6.9
Storage
Refer to 5.8.
Sterilization
