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SOPROTIPS STERILIZATION
SOPROTIPS must be clean before sterilization.
SOPROTIPS can be immersed in a disinfection bath and be subjected to a manual or automatic cleaning device (ultrasonic cleaner).
It must then be rinsed, dried and packaged before sterilization in an autoclave.
Package should be double-pouche, with as an example SPS Medical Selg-Seal Sterility assurance pouches; part #SSP-380- (inner
pouch) and part # SSP-382 (outer pouch).
For pre-vacuum steam sterilizer the following parameters have been validated: 132°C (270°F) for 4 minutes,20 minutes dry time.
For Gravity-displacement steam sterilizer the following parameters have been validated:121°C (250°F) 30 minutes, 30 minutes dry
times.
CAUTION: Nevertheless, it is important to note that sterilization of SOPROTIPS in an autoclave will cause wear on these accessories.
Therefore it is recommended to replace the SOPROTIPS on average, every fi fty sterilization cycles (to avoid distorted diagnosis).
NOTE:
The SOPROTIPS can be cleaned with a disinfecting wipe e.g. Septol Wipes from Pierre Rolland.
WARNING:
Infection control procedures must be observed when using accessories such as SOPROTIPS and dental barriers in order to prevent
cross contamination risk from one patient to another.
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