
Chapter 1 – Performance Specification
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Overview of sterilization programs
Type tests
Universal program
Quick program
Gentle
Program
Prion
program
Program type as per
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Type B
Type S
Type B
Type B
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Dynamic pressure test of the
sterilization chamber
X X
X
X
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Air leak
X
X
X
X
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Empty chamber test
X
X
X
X
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Solid load
X
X
X
X
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Porous partial load
X
X
X
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Porous full load
X
X
X
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Hollow body B
X
X
X
X
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Hollow body A
X
X
X
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Simple wrapping
X
X
X
X
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Multiple wrapping
X
X
X
X
Drying
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solid load
X
X
X
X
Drying
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porous load
X
X
X
Sterilization temperature 134°C
134°C
121°C
134°C
Sterilization pressure
2 bar
2 bar
1 bar
2 bar
Sterilization time
5 min.
3.5 min.
20 min.
20 min.
X = Conformity with all applicable sections of the standard
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DIN EN 13060