Amsco Evolution Series User Manual

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Introduction Operator Manual 129390199
A WORD FROM STERIS CORPORATION
© 2018, STERIS Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
Thank you for choosing this STERIS product. STERIS is committed to
ensuring your continued satisfaction. This manual contains important
information on proper use of this sterilizer. All operators and
department heads must carefully review and become familiar
with the warnings, cautions and instructions contained in this
manual. These instructions are important to the health and safety of
personnel operating the sterilizer and should be retained in a
conveniently accessible area for quick reference.
This sterilizer is specifically designed to process goods using only
the cycles as specified in this manual. If there is any doubt about a
specific material or product, contact the manufacturer of the product
for the recommended sterilization technique.
STERIS
carries a complete line of accessories for this unit to simplify,
organize and assure sterility of the sterilization process. Instrument
trays, pouches and biological/chemical monitoring systems are all
available to fulfill your facility’s processing needs. STERIS will gladly
review these with you.
Advisory
This sterilizer is specifically designed to only process goods using
the cycles as specified in this manual. If there is any doubt about a
specific material or product, contact the manufacturer of that
product for the recommended sterilization technique.
A summary of the safety precautions to be observed when operating
and servicing this equipment can be found in S
ECTION 1, SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS. Do not operate or service the equipment until you have
become familiar with this information.
Any alteration of the sterilizer not authorized or performed by STERIS
Engineering Service which could affect its operation will void the
warranty, could adversely affect sterilization efficacy, and could
violate national, state or local regulations.
Indications for Use
The AMSCO Evolution Series Steam Sterilizer is designed for
sterilization of heat- and moisture-stable materials used in healthcare
facilities.
Prevacuum – designed for sterilization of heat- and moisture-stable
materials. The Prevacuum sterilizer is equipped with Prevacuum,
Gravity, Liquid, Dart
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Warm-up, Bowie-Dick and Leak Test cycles.
Steam Flush Pressure Pulse (SFPP) – designed for sterilization of
heat- and moisture-stable materials. The SFPP sterilizer is equipped
with SFPP, Prevacuum, Gravity, Liquid, Bowie-Dick Warm-up,
Bowie-Dick and Leak Test cycles.

Amsco Evolution Series Specifications

General

Brand	Amsco
Model	Evolution Series
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English