7 Sterilization
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7 Sterilization
Important information for routine operation
Comply with the recommendations issued by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) and the information contained
in DIN 58946-7.
See also “Routine Checks”.
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Manufacturer’s recommendation for the routine operation of type B steam sterilizers
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When is it necessary to
make checks?
How should the checks be made?
Once per working day
▪ Visual check of the door seal and the door lock for damage
▪ Check the operating media (electricity, feed water and water connection
if necessary)
▪ Check the documentation media (printer paper, computer, network)
MELAG recommends performing the steam penetration test with
MELAcontrol Helix/MELAcontrol Pro in the Universal-Program (test
system in accordance with EN 867-5).
Once a week
▪ Vacuum test
Tip: In the mornings before starting work – the steam sterilizer must
be cold and dry
Batch-related tests
With “Critical B” instruments:
▪ MELAcontrol Helix/MELAcontrol Pro must be used as batch control with
every sterilization cycle.
With “Critical A” instruments:
▪ The process indicator (type 5 in accordance with EN ISO 11140) must
be used as batch control with every sterilization cycle.
With “Critical A + B” instruments:
▪ MELAcontrol Helix/MELAcontrol Pro must be used as batch control with
every sterilization cycle.
This simplifies the working procedure and increases security. You can
omit the daily steam penetration test with MELAcontrol Helix/
MELAcontrol Pro (see above). The use of another test system in
accordance with EN 867-5 is possible. The number of the available test
systems means that MELAG is not able to provide technical support when
using a different system.
PLEASE NOTE
Document the results of the tests.
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The indicator test strips used need not be stored.
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in accordance with the current recommendations from the Robert Koch Institute
