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9.3.6 Stacking
sterilization containers____________________________________________________
When arranging sterilization containers, care should be taken that drops of condensate do not wet items
being sterilized beneath, but can flow away to the base of the chamber. The best arrangement is a stack of
sterilization containers of the same size, so that condensate can flow down the sides.
Stacked sterilization containers
9.3.7
Removing the sterilized items _____________________________________________________
Immediately after the sterilization process, some condensate may remain on the sterilized items. However,
heat transfer from the sterilized objects can evaporate this after the sterilization process has been
completed.
The German standard DIN 58953 Part 7 Section 7 comments on residual moisture on paper bags or
transparent sterilization paper after sterilization:
"...Small amounts of water on the surface of packages do not represent a cause for concern if they dry
completely within thirty minutes after removal from a steam sterilization system....“
9.3.8
Improving the drying _____________________________________________________________
The drying can be improved by the following measures:
Pre-heating the autoclave (empty sterilization)
Arranging transparent sterilization and paper packing vertically
Selecting the program option "Additional drying"
Extending the drying times (please consult your MELAG customer service)
