13-28 Probes and Biopsy
STERRAD 100S low-temperature hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization system
Chemical
name
Trade name
Procedures
Hydrogen
peroxide gas
plasma
Hydrogen
peroxide vapor
Please refer to the instructions provided by the
producer of the solution for details.
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Refer to the instruction of STERRAD 100S sterilizing system provided by the
manufacturer for operation instructions and cautions.
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The sterilization system is available for metal needle-guided brackets.
Hydrogen Peroxide and Peroxyacetic Acid -based sterilant (only applicable for plastic
needle-guided bracket):
Trade Name
Chemical Name
Procedures
Minncare
®
Cold
Sterilant
22% Hydrogen Peroxide
4.5% Peroxyacetic Acid
Dilute the sterilant with sterilized
purified water (1:20).
Immersed time: 11 hours.
Temperature: 20
℃
-25
℃
.
Please refer to the instructions
provided by the manufacturer of the
solution for details.
Before safety and performance is affected, plastic bracket NGB-007 can be sterilized by
Minncare COLD STERILANT for at least 245 times (11 hours for one time).
High-pressure steam sterilization (only applicable for metal guided-bracket)
Autoclaving (moist heat) 121
℃
for 20 minutes.
The high-pressure steam/ immersion sterilization do not affect the bracket dual life,
and the dual life is affected by the daily application of the bracket. Please check the
appearance of the bracket before using.
NOTE:
Repeated sterilization may degrade the safety and performance of the needle-
guided bracket.
13.2.7 Storage and Transportation
Don’t use the carrying case for storing the needle-guided bracket. If the carrying
case is used for storage, it may become a source of infection.
Between examinations, keep the needle-guided bracket in a sterile environment.
When the needle-guided bracket is sent to your MINDRAY representative for repair,
be sure to disinfect or sterilize it and keep it in the carrying case to prevent infection.
Sterilize the carrying case as necessary.
Store or transport the needle-guided bracket under the following ambient conditions:
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Ambient temperature: -20°C to 55°C
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Relative humidity: 30% to 85% (no condensation)
13.2.8 Disposal
Be sure to dispose the needle-guided bracket only after sterilizing it.
Contact your MINDRAY representative when disposing of this device.
