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Approved sterilization procedures
Follow your local and national directives, standards and guidelines.
> Steam sterilization class B (pre and post vacuum) with sterilizers in accordance with EN 13060.
Sterilization holding time a minimum of 3 minutes at 134 °C (273 °F).
Required pressure -0.85 bar (-12.3 psi) up to 2.16 bar (31.3 psi).
or
> Steam sterilization class S with sterilizers in accordance with EN 13060.
The sterilizer manufacturer must give its express approval for the sterilization of handpieces.
Sterilization holding time a minimum of 3 minutes at 134 °C (273 °F).
For Canada
> Steam vacuum sterilization (hospital grade sterilization), 4 minutes at 134 ±2 °C (273 ±4 °F) or
> Gravity displacement sterilization, 6 minutes at 134 ±2 °C (273 ±4 °F)
> All other sterilization methods are not approved and must not be used.
