Johnson & Johnson ASP STERRAD 200, User Manual

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For Your Safety
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STERRAD
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200 User’s Guide 13
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WARNING! RISK OF BREATHING DIFFICULTIES
On rare occasions, the outlet filter on the vacuum pump can prematurely fail.
If this occurs, you may see mist or what some users have described as “haze”
or “smoke” in the room where the sterilizer is operating. The chemical
composition of the mist is primarily airborne mineral oil with trace amounts
of other compounds. Oil mist exposure may, theoretically, pose an increased
risk to people with certain respiratory conditions, such as asthma, and they
should take special precautions not to be exposed to the mist. If you observe
these conditions, personnel should leave the room as a precaution and
discontinue use of the STERRAD System until the system is repaired.
Personnel should avoid working in the room until the mist has cleared.
Please note that all STERRAD Sterilizers should be used and installed in a
well-ventilated environment (a minimum of 10 air exchanges per hour).
Device Safety
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DO NOT ATTEMPT TO STERILIZE ITEMS OR MATERIALS THAT
DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE GUIDELINES SPECIFIED IN THIS
GUIDE.
In addition, you should read the medical device manufacturer's
instructions, or call the ASP Customer Care Center to determine whether an
item can be sterilized by this unit. Information may also be obtained from the
device manufacturer.
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All items must be cleaned and thoroughly dried before loading into the
sterilizer. Loads containing moisture may cause cycle cancellation.
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The chapter on preparing items to be sterilized contains information about
the materials and devices that can be processed by the STERRAD 200
Sterilizer.
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Metal objects must not come into contact with the chamber walls, the doors
or the electrode. Contact with the walls, doors, or electrode could damage the
sterilizer or instruments.
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Do not change the power source without checking the electrical phase
rotation. Prior to relocating the STERRAD 200 Sterilizer to a new power
source, electrical phase rotation should be checked by a qualified technician.
Failure to verify and match phase rotation may cause damage to the sterilizer
and void the warranty.
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If you plan to disconnect and store the sterilizer for any length of time, please
contact your ASP service representative at 1-888-STERRAD (1-888-783-
7723) for instructions.