
LCN 206835-001 Rev I
Page 10 of 15
E. Sterilization
Moist heat/steam sterilization is the recommended method for the Symmetry Sharp Kerrison
®
Handle and the
Reusable Tips for the Symmetry Sharp Kerrison
®
Handle.
The Symmetry Sharp Kerrison
®
RapidClean
®
Handle can be sterilized in the closed/assembled position.
Always consult and follow the sterilizer manufacturer’s instructions for equipment operation. Sterilizing
equipment should have demonstrated efficacy (e.g. FDA approval, process validation, maintenance records).
Individual devices may be packaged in a medical grade sterilization pouch, wrap, or sterilization containers.
Care should be used when packaging so that the pouch or wrap is not torn. Devices should be wrapped
using the AAMI double wrap or equivalent method. The wrap should be cleared for use in the 132°C, 4
minutes pre-vacuum steam sterilization cycle.
Follow the load configurations specified by the sterilization container and sterilizer manufacturers. The
handle and reusable tips may be sterilized with a combined load of up to 17 lbs. The mass of the tips and
handle are:
Product
Code
Description
Mass (oz)
53-1661R
1 mm Reusable Tip for the Symmetry Sharp Kerrison
®
Handle
0.2
0.1
53-1662R
2 mm Reusable Tip for the Symmetry Sharp Kerrison
®
Handle
0.4
0.1
53-1663R
3 mm Reusable Tip for the Symmetry Sharp Kerrison
®
Handle
0.4
0.1
53-1664R
4 mm Reusable Tip for the Symmetry Sharp Kerrison
®
Handle
0.5
0.1
53-1674
Symmetry Sharp Kerrison
®
Rongeur Handle, for 7 inch Kerrison
6.5
0.2
53-1675
Symmetry Sharp Kerrison
®
Rongeur Handle, for 8 inch Kerrison
7.0
0.2
53-1676
Symmetry Sharp Kerrison
®
Rongeur Handle, for 9 inch Kerrison
7.4
0.2
53-1674RC
Symmetry Sharp Kerrison
®
RapidClean
®
Handle, for 7 inch Kerrison
6.5
0.2
53-1675RC
Symmetry Sharp Kerrison
®
RapidClean
®
Handle, for 8 inch Kerrison
7.1
0.2
53-1676RC
Symmetry Sharp Kerrison
®
RapidClean
®
Handle, for 9 inch Kerrison
7.6
0.2
Effective steam sterilization can be achieved using the following parameters.
Sterilization Parameters
Cycle Type
Minimum
Temperature
Minimum
Exposure Time
Drying Time
Pre-vacuum
132ºC/270ºF
4 minutes
30 minutes
Pre-vacuum
134ºC/273ºF*
3 minutes
30 minutes
*These sterilization parameters are for outside the US only and should not be used within the United States.
These parameters are not validated for use with FDA-cleared sterilizers.