Amsco Evolution Series - Techniques of Sterilization for Liquid Cycle; Table 4-1. Liquid Cycle Parameters

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129390199 Operator Manual Techniques of Sterilization
4.4 Techniques of
Sterilization for Liquid
Cycle
Important: It is inappropriate for a healthcare facility to sterilize
liquids for direct patient contact.
Refer to Table 4-1 for recommended Liquid cycle parameters. The
recommended times indicated in Table 4-1 assume the use of
vented containers. The “minimum sterilization time” includes the time
required to bring the solution up to the sterilize temperature plus the
time required to achieve sterilization.
WARNING – EXPLOSION
HAZARD: This sterilizer is not
designed to process
flammable compounds.
WARNING – PERSONAL
INJURY HAZARD: Avoid
personal injury from bursting
bottles. Liquid sterilization
cycle must only be used for
liquids in borosilicate (Pyrex)
flasks with vented closures.
WARNING: It is
inappropriate for a
healthcare facility to
sterilize liquids for direct
patient contact.
WARNING – BURN
HAZARD: When sterilizing
liquids, you must observe
the following procedures:
• Use Liquid cycle only.
• Use only vented closures.
• Use only Type I
borosilicate glass bottles.
• Do not allow hot bottle to
be jolted.
• Steam may be released
from the chamber when
door is opened. Step back
from the sterilizer each
time the door is opened to
minimize contact with
steam vapor.
CAUTION – POSSIBLE
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
HAZARD: Sterilization of
chloride-containing
solutions (e.g., saline) can
cause chamber corrosion
and is not recommended
by the manufacturer. If,
however, chloride-
containing solutions must
be processed, clean the
chamber after each use.
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Table 4-1. Liquid
a
Cycle Parameters
a Liquids sterilized using the Liquid cycle are not for use with patients.
Number of
Containers
Volume of Liquid
in One Container
Minimum
Recommended
Sterilize Time at
250°F (121°C) in
Minutes
3 1000 mL 45