4 Load Preparation
Packaging
• Use only STERRAD Sterilizer-compatible polypropylene sterilization
wrap and
• Do not use paper pouches or sterilization wraps containing cellulose or
cotton.
• Do not use any wraps or packaging that are not approved
by
ASP or
materials on the "Items Not To Be section.
• Arrange the items in a tray to ensure proper diffusion hydrogen
peroxide throughout the load.
• Place pouches on
if
possible. Arrange them so that the
transparent side
of
a pouch faces opaque side
of
the next pouch. Do
not stack pouches on top
of
each other.
•
inside the Do not stack
containers cleared
by
the FDA for use
in
the
follow the same that are
recommended for use with the STERRAD Instrument
APTIM~
Instrument Do not
Do not stack containers. Do not stack containers within
containers. Do not wrap instruments within the containers.
• Place STERRAD
''-'"U''',,"' Indicator Strips inside
needed.
Loading
• Do not allow any item to touch the walls
of
the sterilization chamber,
or
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CAUTION: RISK OF DAMAGE TO LOAD OR STERILIZER.
Assure that metal objects do not come into contact with the walls
of
the chamber,
door, or Contact with the door, or electrode can cause a
cancellation, and/or damage item
or
the sterilizer. Provide at least 1 inch (25
mm) between the top
of
the load and the electrode.
Tyvek
8
is a registered trademark
of
EJ. du Pont de Nemours and Company.
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