4.6 Statim 2000 — Selecting a Cycle
The Statim 2000 has three sterilization cycles, each designed to sterilize a specific type
of instrument. The instruments will remain sterile after a successful cycle until the
cassette is removed from the autoclave. At the end of each sterilization cycle,
microbiologically filtered air-drying will commence for 1 hour. Air-drying can be
interrupted at any time.
Unwrapped instruments, once exposed to ambient or external conditions, cannot be
maintained in a sterile state. If sterile storage is desired, wrap the instruments to be
sterilized in autoclave bags, according to the instrument manufacturer’s instructions,
then allow the wrapped cycle to run until the air-dry phase is complete.
The types of instruments, sterilization requirements, and a graph depicting each cycle
are described over the next few pages. Consult the Instrument Mass Guide in Section
4.5 for information on how to make up an appropriate load for the masses specified for
individual cycles.
1. Unwrapped Cycle
The Unwrapped Cycle is a general
purpose sterilization cycle used to
sterilize up to 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs) of solid
metal instruments such as pliers, burrs,
scalers and forceps. Dental handpieces
may be sterilized in this cycle.
To select the Unwrapped Cycle, press the
Unwrapped Cycle button, then press the
START
button.
The sterilization temperature in the
cassette is 135 ˚C (275 ˚F) and the holding time
is 3.5 minutes. See Section 4.1 Statim 2000 — Using the Cassette and Section 4.4
Preparing and Loading Instruments before running this cycle.
*See the chart at the end of section 4.7 Statim 2000 - Running a Cycle for a complete list
of cycle time and temperature listings in different countries.
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4. Instructions For Use Cont’d.
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A
B
C
D
E
F
A
Warming up
B
Conditioning
C
Pressurizing
D
Sterilizing
E
Venting
F
Air Drying
135˚C
(275˚F)
100˚C
(212˚F)
3.5
MIN.*
