Prevacuum steam sterilisation parameters
Parameter Value
Temperature 132 °C (270 °F)
Exposure time 4 minutes (minimum holding time)
Dry time 20 minutes (minimum)
Parameter Value
Temperature 134–137 °C (273–279 °F)
Exposure time 3–18 minutes (minimum holding time)
Dry time 20 minutes (minimum)
The sterilisation process should conform with ISO 17665-1.
The validated drying times for the parameters outlined were 20 minutes. Drying times
are likely to vary depending on the steriliser and loading conditions.
The maximum sterilisation parameters validated were 134 °C (273 °F) for a dry time of
20 minutes.
Do not use an ultrasonic bath when reprocessing the electrosurgery instrument
cables. Using an ultrasonic bath will cause damage to the cables.
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Appendix B: Validated equipment and parameters
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