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21.
In case carbon steel instruments are placed on stainless steel trays, the trays
should be lined with a towel or paper wrap before placing the instruments on
the trays. There should be no direct contact between the carbon steel and the
stainless steel trays.
22.
Verify that the packaging method is in accordance with good practice
approach and the packaging materials are in accordance with the applicable
standards (e.g. EN868 series).
23.
Place a sterilization indicator strip (Class 4) in each tray.
24.
Place instruments with ratchets opened and unlocked or clipped on the first
ratchet position.
25.
Disassemble or sufficiently loosen multiple-part instruments prior to
packaging to permit the sterilizing agent to come into contact with all parts of
the instrument.
26.
Tilt on edge items prone to entrap air and moisture, e.g. hollowware, so that
only minimal resistance to removal of air, the passage of steam and
condensate will be met.
27.
Load items within the boundaries of the tray so that they do not touch the
chamber walls, or fall off when the tray is in move.
28.
The operator may use racks to allow for adequate separation of packaged
instruments.
29.
Load trays in such a way as to allow steam to move freely among all items.
30.
Allow a distance of approximately 2.5 cm (1”) between trays to permit steam
circulation.
31.
Once a week, use a biological spore test indicator in any load to make sure
sterilization is performed.
32.
Make sure that all instruments remain apart during the sterilization cycle.
33.
Empty canisters should be placed upside-down, in order to prevent
accumulation of water.
7.2.
Packs
1.
Place packs upright on trays, side by side.
2.
Packs should not touch the chamber walls.
3.
Pack instrument sets in a manner that prevents damage to delicate items.
4.
Pack hollowware sets so that all openings face the same direction and so that
the contents cannot move inside the pack.
5.
Load packs of folded operating room drapes with layers vertical, allowing air
to be removed from the packs rapidly.
6.
Do not place packs of hollowware and trays of instruments above textile
packs or soft goods in order to avoid wetting caused by condensation from
items above.
7.
Do not stack pouches. It is recommended that a Tuttnauer
Pouch Rack be
used. This will allow the operator to place pouches on their side, which will
increase capacity and provide proper spacing to ensure steam penetration
and promote adequate drying.
8.
Load items packed in flexible packaging materials on edge with paper to
laminate, or flat with the paper surface upwards.
Note:
The manufacturer’s recommendations shall be observed, concerning the sterilization
data for each type of material.
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