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Chapter 3 Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization Procedures
EVIS EXERA GIF/CF/PCF TYPE 160 Series REPROCESSING MANUAL
Sterilization
ETO gas sterilization
The cleaning brushes are not compatible with ETO gas
sterilization.
After cleaning and drying as described in “Manual cleaning” on page 59, follow
the procedures given below.
1.
Before sterilization, confirm that the parts of the equipment are thoroughly
cleaned and dried.
2.
Seal the individual parts or equipment separately in packages appropriate
for ETO gas sterilization according to your hospital’s protocol.
3.
Sterilize the packages according to the recommended ETO gas exposure
parameters as described in Section 2.5, “ETO gas sterilization” and the
sterilizer manufacturer’s instructions.
4.
Aerate the components following the minimum aeration parameters
specified in Section 2.5, “ETO gas sterilization”.
5.
Store the components following the instructions given in Chapter 5, “Storage
and Disposal”.
Steam sterilization (autoclaving)
After cleaning as described in “Manual cleaning” on page 59, steam sterilize
(autoclave) according to the procedures given below.
1.
Seal the individual parts or equipment separately in packages appropriate
for steam sterilization (autoclaving) according to your hospital’s protocol.
2.
Steam sterilize the packages according to the recommended steam
sterilization (autoclaving) exposure parameters as described in Section 2.6,
“Steam sterilization (autoclaving) of accessories” and the sterilizer
manufacturer’s instructions.
3.
Following steam sterilization (autoclaving), let all components gradually cool
down to room temperature. Sudden changes in temperature may damage
the instruments.
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