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Q1E-EP0304
6.7
Sterilization
The probe and accessory can be sterilized using either ethylen oxide gas
(EtO) sterilization or plasma sterilization (see table below).
Follow the manufacturer's instructions of the sterilizer regarding usage,
temperature and sterilization-time.
The sterilization method and operating conditions are as follows.
Sterilization Method
Condition
Plasma Sterilization:
STERRAD® 100S or 200 (*)
Short Cycle
ETO Sterilization
Gas Type: 10% EO/ 90% HCFC
Temperature: 50-55°C
Exposure Time: More than 120 minutes
Pressurization: 162-200kPa
Depressurization: 13-8kPa
Relative humidity: 40-90%
Aeration is minimum 12 hours
* STERRAD® systems are manufactured by "Johnson & Johnson"
* This probe cannot put into STERRAD® 50 system because the chamber is
small for putting this probe.
1)
Before performing sterilization, check that the operation data
of sterilizer are in conjunction with min. and max. data
applicable for the probe.
2)
Do not sterilize the probe by Steam Autoclaving. If you autoclave
it, it suffers serious damage and will be not functional.
1)
Plasma Sterilizer, STERRAD® NX™ is not applicable to this probe. Please
use the systems other than STERRAD® NX™ series.
2)
Never perform sterilization other than specified. The probe may be
damaged.
Sterilization
WARNING
CAUTION
