Steris VHP X10, Operator'S Manual

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Safety Precautions Operating Manual 10087252
DANGER – CHEMICAL INJURY HAZARD (Cont’d):
When handling Vaprox 59 Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilant Cups, note the following:
• Use extreme caution when handling a damaged, leaking or expired hydrogen peroxide Cup. Always
wear appropriate PPE (refer to Vaprox 59 Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilant SDS for PPE) when
handling damaged, leaking or expired Cups, or when wiping up hydrogen peroxide spills.
• When handling a Cup under water, do not allow your glove openings to go below the surface of the
water permitting liquid to enter the gloves.
• A Vaprox 59 Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilant Cup must be in the Cup holder at all times. When no Cup
is in place, concentrated liquid hydrogen peroxide may drip from the Cup connector.
Before running a Biodecontamination Cycle, always verify that the Biodecontamination Unit is properly
connected to the sealed Enclosure (refer to
S
ECTION
2.1, T
ERMS AND
D
EFINITIONS
) to ensure complete
containment of the hydrogen peroxide vapors (check hose connections and ensure all Enclosure vents/
ports are sealed). Post warning signs on and around the treated Enclosure to prevent accidental entry
during the Biodecontamination Cycle. Refer to the Vaprox 59 Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilant label and
package insert for specific detailed instructions.
When the control panel warning light is ON, harmful Sterilant vapors are present within the Enclosure
(refer to
S
ECTION
2.1, T
ERMS AND
D
EFINITIONS
). Do not access the Enclosure. If it is necessary to access
the Enclosure being processed under these conditions before the end of the Aeration phase or after an
aborted Cycle, wear appropriate PPE (refer to Vaprox 59 Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilant SDS for PPE).
Ensure no skin is exposed. Follow all re-entry protocols listed on the Vaprox 59 Hydrogen Peroxide
Sterilant label and package insert.
At the end of the Aeration phase, use a low level hydrogen peroxide monitor to check and periodically
monitor the hydrogen peroxide vapor concentration within the Enclosure (refer to
S
ECTION
2.1, T
ERMS
AND
D
EFINITIONS
). The hydrogen peroxide vapor concentration should be at or below established levels
before the Enclosure is accessed by Trained and Certified Applicators. The Vaprox 59 Hydrogen Peroxide
Sterilant label and package insert contain required hydrogen peroxide limits for re-entry and releasing
of the Enclosure after Biodecontamination.
Any visible liquids in the Enclosure (refer to S
ECTION
2.1, T
ERMS AND
D
EFINITIONS
) must be treated as
concentrated hydrogen peroxide. Always test residual liquids, using a Liquid Hydrogen Peroxide test
strip (follow manufacturer's instructions), before diluting and wiping up. Observe all hydrogen peroxide
handling precautions presented in the Vaprox 59 Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilant SDS, product label and
package insert.
The Biodecontamination Unit generates harmful hydrogen peroxide vapor and discharges it from the
Outlet port. Always ensure all connections are vapor tight and that the Enclosure (refer to
S
ECTION
2.1,
T
ERMS AND
D
EFINITIONS
) is properly sealed, secured and placarded as described on the Vaprox 59
Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilant label and package insert. Heed this Safety Precaution to ensure, under
normal conditions, the Biodecontamination Unit and Enclosure do not leak H
2
O
2
vapor.