Hitachi UST-5550, Instruction Manual

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MN1-5575 Rev. 11
5-12-2. STERRAD
®
sterilization
Sterile conditions of applicable sterilization methods are as follows.
The applicable gas is listed below.
General name Trade name Manufacturer
Hydrogen peroxide
(58% density)
STERRAD
®
Sterilization system
(STERRAD
®
50, 100S, 200,
NX or 100NX )
ADVANCED STERILIZATION PRODUCTS
®
A Johnson & Johnson company
Division of Ethicon, Inc.
Regarding the operation of the sterilizer, refer to the documentation supplied with the sterilizer.
Remark:
Some discoloration of the probe may occur, but this does not affect performance or safety.
Warning
Do not use the waterproof cover during sterilization process
.
Caution
Do not sterilize the probe using the STERRAD system if the probe is not compatible with the
STERRAD system. STERRAD compatibility is shown by the STERRAD label on the con-
nector.
Perform STERRAD sterilization only for STERRAD compatible probes, otherwise it can
cause damage or deterioration to the probe.
Do not put the probe directly into the sterilization pouch*.
Otherwise the pouch sticks to the cable and results in damage to the cable. Completely wrap
the entire probe (including the probe tip, cable and connector) with sterilization wraps* before
putting it into the sterilization pouch*.
*: A Johnson & Johnson company Division of Ethicon, Inc. product
* STERRAD label