GNATUS Autoclave Bioclave 12L, Руководство пользователя

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MAINTENANCE
Suggested method for wrapping instruments
and materials
The wrapping technique for wrapping instruments and/or materials
before the sterilization process is described in the following sequence
of illustrations.
This folding sequence isn’t unintentional. It makes its handling easier
and it prevents contamination when the wrapping is opened.
A - Place the piece diagonally and in the middle of the wrapping
material;
B - Hold the “a” corner, fold it and cover the piece;
C - Hold the “b” corner and fold it over the piece, covering it and
bending the end upwards;
D - Repeat the last step with the “d” corner;
E - Fold the “c” corner in the direction of the operator;
F - Take the “c” corner and insert them under the folds made in C,
D and E;
G - Let the “c” corner outside, in order to prevent the sterilized material
from being contaminated and making the wrapping opening easier;
H - If necessary, seal the wrapping using cord or crepe.
* Observe each country’s norms related to wrapping techniques
application.
GNATUS FORBID:
1) The use of “kraft” paper for wrapping materials to be sterilized,
because it isn’t manufactured with this purpose. Its use has many
disadvantages when compared to other materials, such as irregularities
and uneven texture, what affects the resistance, turning it inadequate
for its use as microbial barrier. Besides, it frequently contains starch,
colorings and other toxic products that can stain the parts. It can also
contain Alkylthiophene, which, during the sterilization process may
give off an unpleasant smell, which causes nausea and headache
if breathed.
And besides all these disadvantages, during the sterilization
process, this kind of paper releases pieces of fiber that can clog the
autoclave’s valves and piping system.
2) Submit the autoclave sterilization process in the TNT tissue
used as primary packaging material for sterile products and / or drapes.
TNT is the acronym for (non-woven fabric), that is, a fabric produced from disoriented fibers that are
bonded and fixed, not going through the most common textile processes that are spinning and weaving.
This tissue is not manufactures to be used in autoclaves, as TNT has polypropylene as the main
raw material, which is similar to a thermoplastic.
WARNING: Gnatus is not responsible for any equipment damage or sterilization process due to the
use of kraft and/or TNT paper.
• Observe each country’s standards related to wrapping preparation.