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the capacity of the autoclave significantly and promoting better drying
of the instruments. Contact your dealer for details.
3.
Verify that the packaging method is in accordance with good practice
approach and the packaging materials are in accordance with the
applicable standards (e.g. EN868 series).
9.3
Packs
1.
Place packs upright on the tray, side by side.
2.
Packs should not touch the chamber walls.
3.
Pack instrument sets in a manner that prevents damage to delicate
items.
4.
Pack hollowware sets so that all openings face the same direction and
so that the contents cannot move inside the pack.
5.
Load packs of folded operating room drapes with layers vertical,
allowing air to be removed from the packs rapidly.
6.
Do not place packs of hollowware and trays of instruments above
textile packs or soft goods in order to avoid wetting caused by
condensation from items above.
7.
Load items packed in flexible packaging materials on edge with paper
to laminate, or flat with the paper surface downwards.
Note:
The manufacturer’s recommendations shall be observed, concerning
the sterilization data for each type of material.
