Sterilizer Overview
verview
of
the
E
erilization C Ie
The STERRAD NX Sterilization Cycle consists
of
two Exposure 1
and Exposure 2. The following information provides a brief description for
each
of
the steps.
Exposure 1
• Delivery
1:
The hydrogen peroxide
is
transferred from the cassette into
the
• Vaporization Pumpdown
1:
The pressure within the chamber and
vaporizer! condenser is reduced. Water
is
removed from the hydrogen
solution, leaving behind a concentrated peroxide
solution in the condenser.
• Chamber Pumpdown
1:
The
is
isolated the
The chamber pressure
is
reduced to remove air
from the lumens.
• Transfer
1:
The concentrated is transferred
to the chamber where it penetrates throughout the load.
• Diffusion
1:
Chapter pressure is increased order to drive
h."i1"r..rY<,n
is
through the load packaging onto the surfaces
of
the devices
and into the lumens
of
the load.
• Pumpdown 1 / Plasma
1:
Plasma power
is
applied to the
electrode screen and the plasma
is
lit.
• Vent
1:
The chamber
is
vented to atmospheric pressure.
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NX'" User's Guide
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