3M Steri-Vac GS Series - 6. Cautions

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Sterilizer /Aerator GSSeries – Operator’sManual
6. Cautions
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury:
Always follow the procedures described in this manual.
Follow good ergonomic practices. Loading baskets should not be overfilled requiring excessive force in pulling and pushing loaded baskets in and out of the sterilizer chamber. Reference facility
policies and procedures for appropriate ergonomic practices.
CAUTION: To reduce patient risks associated with exposure to potentially non-sterile devices or inadequate sterilization procedures:
Inspect display screen and cycle reports for error codes and listen for audible notifications (if enabled). Always take action for error codes as indicated in this manual.
Always use chemical indicators and biological indicators for monitoring the performance of sterilization cycles as described in this manual. Always use chemical indicators and biological
indicators per the device manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU).
Always inspect cycle reports (printout or electronic file) to ensure the device manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU)matches:
• %RH at the End ofConditioning,
• Temperature at the End ofConditioning,
• Actual Gas Exposure Time.
Complete maintenance at routine scheduled intervals of a maximum of every six (6) months. There are no user-serviceable parts. Only use 3M Health Care service personnel or authorized
3Mservice personnel for maintenance.
Always follow device manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU), including device cleaning, drying, packaging, sterilization, and aeration.
Do not overload the sterilization chamber. Use good practices for loading the sterilizer chamber.
Sterilize only medical devices manufactured with materials compatible with ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization processes. Do not sterilize leather, liquids, or materials reactive to EO.
Only use 3M™ Steri-Gas™ EO Gas Cartridges as listed in this manual. Do not use other brands or types of sterilant cartridges.
Do not force the 3M™ Steri-Gas™ EO Gas Cartridges into the cartridge holder. Excessive force could damage the cartridge and result in a cartridge leak.
Do not operate the 3M™Steri-Vac™ Sterilizer/Aerator GS Series outside the environmental conditions as stated in this manual.
Immediately call 3M Health Care service personnel or authorized 3M service personnel if there is a failure of the display or backlight and the GS Series sterilizer continues to operate.
Do not modify any data or records from the sterilizer system which may lead to misinterpretation of physical monitor results.
Do not place any device emitting strong electronic magnetic fields (EMFs) near the sterilizer.