Operating Manual for Euroklav
®
23V-S
Page 17
4.9
Removing the sterilized items _________________________________________
After opening the door the sterilized items can be removed.
Be careful
when removing the sterilized items! Touching the metal surfaces can lead to burns. Always use
the appropriate aids to lift the trays (MELAG-tray lever, standard tray-lifter) or wear suitable hand protection.
4.10 Sterile
storage
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After removing wrapped sterile items, the wrapping should be checked for any signs of damage. If it is
defective (e.g. split seals) then the sterilization of the items must be repeated after the items have been re-
wrapped.
It is important for sterile storage that the items have been properly dried. The Euroklav
®
23V-S provides very
good drying if the program has not been interrupted before its completion and the autoclave has been
properly loaded (see Section 4.2). Directly after sterilization there may still be residual condensation on the
items or the container. Because the items are hot on removal, this will usually evaporate quickly. The
German industrial standard DIN 58953 Part 7 Section 7 contains the following comment about residual
moisture on paper wrapping or transparent sterilization paper after sterilization: "...small amounts of water on
the wrapping are unproblematic, provided they have evaporated within 30 minutes after removal from the
steam sterilizer....."
After cooling, wrapped sterilized objects should be stored in a place where they are
protected from dust
(e.g. instrument cupboard). Given proper storage, DIN 58953 Part 7 gives the following guidelines for the
maximum storage periods for sterilized objects: in basic wrapping (e.g. transparent sterilization foil) up to 6
weeks; in double-wrapping up to 6 months.
4.11 Sterilization frequency / pauses
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After completing or terminating the drying phase, the autoclave can be reloaded and started immediately.
However, continuous operation can lead to increased development of water vapour from the water storage
tank. This is not harmful for the Euroklav
®
23V-S provided there is sufficient space around it for ventilation
(10-20 cm) and it is not fully enclosed (e.g. in a cupboard). In order to reduce formation of water vapour it is
advisable to have a 20 min pause between loads.
The Euroklav
®
23V-S should never be installed in an enclosed position, and should always have sufficient
space around it.
