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Sterilization cycle parameters for the fiber optic cable
EtO Sterilization Cycle
Parameters for Fiber Optic
Cable
Sterrad
®
100S Cycle Parameters for Fiber Optic Cable
Temperature 55 ±3 ºC Pre-Conditioning Pre-Plasma 10 minutes
Exposure Time 60 minutes Phase 1 - Exposure 1
Injection
Diffusion
Plasma
6 minutes
2 minutes
2 minutes
Humidity 50-80% RH Phase 2 - Exposure 2
Injection
Diffusion
Plasma
2 minutes
2 minutes
2 minutes
Aeration at
55ºC
> 8 hours
Injection H2O2 Volume (59% nominal
concentration by weight)
1800 μl ±50 μl
Concentration
725 ±25 mg/L
Following Sterilization
Allow cables to cool down to ambient temperature before starting the monitoring process. Before each use, visually
inspect the sterilized cables for any possible defects. Do not use defective cables.
Sterilizing the Camino Flex Extension Cable
The Flex Extension Cable (REF # FLEXEXT) is provided non-sterile.
Caution
A sterile Flex Extension Cable is required during implantation of the catheter. Prior to sterilization, clean this cable using the
guidelines listed on Chapter 7.
Limits on Sterilization
The Flex Extension Cable may be sterilized thirty (30) times. Do not use this cable after reaching the sterilization
limit. For tracking purposes, use the reprocessing record sheet (doc # 026426) supplied with your cable.
Sterilization Parameters
The Flex Extension Cable supports steam sterilization only. Prior to sterilization, the cables should be packaged
individually in a self-sealing sterilization pouch with dimensions 7.5" x 13" or larger.