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3.1.3.1 Pre-Vacuum Steam Sterilization
If your pre-vacuum steam sterilizer has a pre-
fixed cycle, use the hard goods cycle.
If it does not have a pre-fixed cycle:
Temperature: 270˚-272˚F (132˚-133˚C).
Exposure time: 4 minutes
Drying time: 8 minutes minimum
Wrapped or unwrapped
3.1.3.2 Gravity Air Displacement Steam
Sterilization
Temperature: 270˚-272˚F (132˚-133˚C).
Exposure time: 35 minutes
Temperature: 250˚-254˚F (121˚-123˚C).
Exposure time: 60 minutes
Drying time: 8 minutes minimum
Wrapped or unwrapped
* For Sterilization Containers with filters, add
FIVE (5) minutes to the Gravity cycle.
NOTE:
Dry times are extremely important
for reliability and durability of handpieces.
If eight minutes in your autoclave does not
completely dry the handpiece, additional dry
time is recommended.