Glossary
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Solid
Without hollows or gaps, solid, compact, closed
Solid load
Serves to prove that the necessary sterilization
conditions have been reached within the entire
load with the values set in the control. The load
must represent the largest weight of massive in-
struments designed for sterilization in a sterilizer in
accordance with EN 13060. [see also EN 13060]
Sterile barrier system
A closed minimum packaging which prevents the
entrance of micro-organisms e.g. through sealing
bags, sealed and re-usable containers and folded
sterilization towels etc.
Sterile material
Also referred to as a batch: a load which has al-
ready been sterilized, i.e. is sterile
Sterilization chamber
The interior of a sterilizer accommodates the load
TCP
Abbr.: Transmission control protocol: refers to a
standard protocol for connecting computers and
networks.
Vacuum
In common parlance, an area devoid of all material
In the technical sense: volumes with a reduced gas
pressure (at least air pressure)
