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4.5
Program 5 - Wrapped delicate instruments
For wrapped delicate instruments, when the manufacturer recommends
autoclaving at a temperature of 121
C (250
F).
Nominal parameters default settings
Sterilization temperature: 121
C (250
F).
Sterilization time: 20 minutes.
Drying time: 20 minutes (may be altered by the operator).
Operations sequence:
Air-removal stage; vacuum pulses are performed.
Heating stage: steam is inserted into the chamber until the sterilization
temperature is reached.
Sterilization stage; temperature and pressure are maintained constant at
the pre-set level for the sterilization time.
Fast exhaust stage; steam is exhausted out of the chamber at a fast rate
until pressure decreases to ambient pressure.
Dry stage; heating of chamber followed by a vacuum break (air inlet) to
remove leftover moisture from the instruments and wraps.