6-4
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9.
Table 6-3. Test Cycles
Test Cycles for
All Units
Sterilize
Temp. Sterilize Time
Dry
Time Recommended Load
Validation
Standard
DART Warm-up
*
270°F (132°C) 4 Min. 1 Min. N/A N/A
DART (Bowie-
Dick) Test
*
270°F (132°C) 3 Min., 30 Sec 1 Min. DART or Bowie-Dick Test
Pack
ST-8
Leak Test
*
270°F (132°C) N/A N/A N/A ST-8
* Not adjustable.
Table 6-4. Recommended Loads by Sterilizer Chamber Size
Chamber Size Wrapped Instrument Trays Fabric Packs
26 x 37.5 x 42" (660 x 953 x 1067 mm) 12 18
26 x 37.5 x 54" (660 x 953 x 1372 mm) 16 30
26 x 37.5 x 66" (660 x 953 x 1676 mm) 20 36
26 x 26 x 39" (660 x 660 x 991 mm) 9 12
26 x 26 x 49" (660 x 660 x 1245 mm) 12 16
26 x 26 x 61" (660 x 660 x 1549 mm) 15 20
26 x 61 x 49" (660 x 1550 x 1245 mm) 15 40
26 x 61 x 72" (660 x 1550 x 1850 mm) 25 60
Table 6-5. Liquid
*
Cycle Processing Guidelines
* 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