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Chapter 1
– Performance Specification
In this chapter you learn
Under which conditions and for which purpose you should use this steam
sterilizer
What benefit you can achieve by using this steam sterilizer
Which sterilization programs you can use
Proper use
Application area
The steam sterilizer is intended for use in every kind of
general medical area where no Class B steam sterilizer is
required due to the instruments used and type of packaging.
Sterilization tasks
According to →DIN EN 13060 this steam sterilizer is
considered a Class S sterilizer. As a universal steam
sterilizer, it is suited for sterilizing unwrapped/wrapped
massive instruments, simple hollow body instruments (Hollow
Body B) and smaller quantities of textiles.
Danger of burning!
Observe the following instructions for using the steam
sterilizer:
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Do not sterilize any liquids with this steam sterilizer. It is
not approved for the sterilization of liquids.
In case of non-observance, the consequences could be
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delayed boiling, damage to the steam sterilizer and
burns.
Warning!
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Use the steam sterilizer only for the intended purposes
outlined in the related technical documents and only in
connection with the devices and components approved
by MELAG.
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The sterilization of instruments and textiles with this
steam sterilizer, like the foregoing instrument
sterilization, is only to be done by competent personnel.
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Only use instruments, wrappings and textiles which are
suitable for steam sterilization according to the
manufacturer's information.
In case of non-observance the consequences can entail
damage to the steam sterilizer and/or to the
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items to
be sterilized.
User benefit
Universal use
The steam sterilizer
sterilizes on the basis of the →pre-
vacuum
method combined with the →fractionated flow
method. These methods ensure the complete and effective
wetting or penetration of the items to be sterilized with
saturated steam. The procedure can also be used to safely
and quickly sterilize wrapped instruments or textiles.
Low time expenditure,
overheating protection
To generate the sterilization steam, the steam sterilizer uses
an →integrated steam generator. The sterilizer chamber is
