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4.2.
Program 2: Wrapped Instruments
For wrapped instruments, pouches, and materials, when the
instrument manufacturer recommends autoclaving at temperatures of
273.2°F (134°C) with a drying stage.
Nominal parameters default settings
Sterilization temperature: 273.2°F (134°C)
Sterilization time: 4 minutes
Drying time: 20 minutes (may be increased by the operator (see sec.
5.1.1), other parameters are set and cannot be altered).
Operations sequence:
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Air-removal stage: a series of vacuum pulses are performed.
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Heating stage: steam is injected into the chamber, from the steam
generator, until the sterilization temperature is reached.
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Sterilization phase: temperature and pressure are maintained constant
at the pre-set level during the sterilization time.
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Fast exhaust: steam is exhausted out of the chamber at a fast rate until
pressure decreases to ambient pressure.
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Drying phase: a continuous vacuum along with heating of chamber to
dry the instruments efficiently and quickly.
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Drying is followed by a vacuum break so chamber pressure can
equalize to atmospheric pressure.
