Johnson & Johnson ASP STERRAD 200, User Manual

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For Your Safety
12 STERRAD
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200 User’s Guide
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WARNING! CONCENTRATED HYDROGEN PEROXIDE IS TOXIC
Ingestion of hydrogen peroxide may be life threatening. If swallowed, call a
“poison control” center or physician immediately for treatment advice. Have
the person drink plenty of water if the person is able to swallow. Do not give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do not induce vomiting unless
instructed to do so by the poison control center or physician.
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WARNING! RISK OF EYE INJURY
Direct hydrogen peroxide contact with eyes can cause irreversible tissue
damage. If contact with eyes occurs, hold the eyes open and flush with large
amounts of water for at least 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present, and then continue rinsing the eyes. Consult a physician immediately
after flushing the eyes.
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WARNING! RISK OF RESPIRATORY IRRITATION
Inhalation of hydrogen peroxide mist can cause severe irritation of lungs,
throat, and nose. If inhalation occurs, move the person to fresh air. If the
person is not breathing, call for emergency medical attention, or an
ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth, if
possible. Consult a physician immediately.
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WARNING! RISK OF SKIN INJURY
Direct hydrogen peroxide contact with the skin can cause severe irritation.
Wear chemical resistant latex, PVC (vinyl) or nitrile gloves when handling
used cassettes or ejected cassettes, items from a cancelled cycle, or items that
have moisture present after a completed cycle. Immediately take off
contaminated clothing and rinse thoroughly with water to avoid potential fire
hazard and wash before re-use.
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WARNING! HEATED STERILIZATION SURFACES.
At the end of a cycle, the interior of the sterilizer may be hot. Do not touch
the inside of the chamber or door with your bare or gloved hands. The
vaporizer may be hot. Do not touch it with your bare or gloved hands. Allow
the sterilizer to cool before touching interior surfaces.