Amsco Evolution Series - Table 6-1. Factory-Set Cycles and Cycle Values for Evolution Prevacuum Sterilizer

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Table 6-1. Factory-Set Cycles and Cycle Values for Evolution Prevacuum Sterilizer
Cycles Sterilize Temp.
Sterilize
Time
‡
Dry
Time Recommended Load
Validation
Standard
1. PREVAC 270°F (132°C) 4 Min. 30 Min. Double-wrapped instrument trays,
max. weight of 25 lbs (11.3 kg) each.
Fabric Packs.
R
EFER TO Table 6-4 FOR
R
ECOMMENDED LOADS BY STERILIZER
C
HAMBER SIZE.
ST-8
2. PREVAC 270°F (132°C) 4 Min. 5 Min. Single fabric pack. ST-8
3. GRAVITY 250°F (121°C) 30 Min. 15 Min. Fabric packs.
R
EFER TO Table 6-4 FOR
R
ECOMMENDED LOADS BY STERILIZER
C
HAMBER SIZE.
ST-8
4. LIQUID
*
250°F (121°C) 45 Min. N/A Three 1000 mL flasks.
R
EFER TO Table 6-5 FOR GUIDELINES.
ST-8
5. PREVAC 275°F (135°C) 3 Min. 30 Min. Double-wrapped instrument trays,
max. weight of 25 lbs (11.3 kg) each.
R
EFER TO Table 6-4 FOR
R
ECOMMENDED LOADS BY STERILIZER
C
HAMBER SIZE.
ST-8
6. GRAVITY 270°F (132°C) 15 Min. 30 Min.
†
Double-wrapped instrument trays,
max. weight of 25 lbs (11.3 kg) each.
R
EFER TO Table 6-4 FOR
R
ECOMMENDED LOADS BY STERILIZER
C
HAMBER SIZE.
ST-8
7. GRAVITY 250°F (121°C) 30 Min. 30 Min.
†
Double-wrapped instrument trays,
max. weight of 25 lbs (11.3 kg) each.
R
EFER TO Table 6-4 FOR
R
ECOMMENDED LOADS BY STERILIZER
C
HAMBER SIZE.
ST-8
8. GRAVITY 270°F (132°C) 25 Min. 15 Min. Fabric packs.
R
EFER TO Table 6-4 FOR
R
ECOMMENDED LOADS BY STERILIZER
C
HAMBER SIZE.
ST-8
* Liquids sterilized using the Liquid cycle are not for use with patients.
† Dry time for Floorloading Sterilizers is 45 minutes.
‡ Sterilize times shown are the minimum validated sterilize times, and can only be adjusted to longer times.