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4. Instructions For Use Cont’d.
• Unwrapped Instruments
Arrange unwrapped instruments on the instrument rack in the tray so that they
do not touch one another. This ensures that steam reaches all surfaces and will
promote drying.
Instruments must not be stacked or piled in the cassettes, as this will impede the
sterilization process.
• Wrapped Instruments
Place the instruments into autoclave bags according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Orient the instrument rack in the cassette to ensure that wrapped instruments rest
approximately 6 mm (0.25 ") above the cassette base. Place the wrapped instruments
on the rack and arrange them to avoid overlap. Ensure that all wrapped loads are dry
before handling and /or storage to maintain sterility.
The use of cloth wraps in the Statim is not recommended.
SciCan recommends the use of plastic / paper autoclave bags such as SPS™,
Medi-Plus™ and Chex All II™. Steri-Stik™ paper / paper may also be used. The use of
cloth wraps in the Statim is not recommended. Loosely pack instruments in the bags to
allow steam penetration to all instrument surfaces.
The wrapped instrument rack for the Statim 5000 is designed to hold a maximum
of 12 autoclave bags. Care must be taken to ensure that the combined weight of the
loaded bags does not exceed 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs).
The Unwrapped instrument rack fitted with a maximum of 10 Stat-Dri plates will hold 10
autoclave bags.
• Rubber and Plastic Instruments
The following materials can be sterilized in the Statim:
nylon, polycarbonate (Lexan™), polypropylene, PTFE (Teflon™), acetal (Delrin™),
polysulfone (Udel™), polyetherimide (Ultem™), silicone rubber, and polyester.
When loading rubber and plastic instruments in the tray, leave a space between the
instruments and the cassette walls. This ensures that steam reaches all surfaces, and
will promote drying.
The following materials
cannot
be sterilized in the Statim:
polyethylene, ABS, styrene, cellulosics, PVC, Acrylic (Plexiglas™), PPO (Noryl™),
latex, neoprene, and similar materials.
Use of these materials may lead to instrument or equipment damage. If you are unsure
of your instrument's material or construction, do not load into your Statim until you have
checked with the instrument manufacturer.