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Section 3
Cleaning and Sterilizing Instructions for Accessories
3.1
Reusable Accessories
The device is provided non-sterile. The device must be sterilized prior to first use. It requires
decontamination and re-sterilization between patient procedures. The device may be sterilized
using either EtO or Steam. Refer to the section entitled, “Sterilization (Prior to First Use)”.
Warning!!!
Because sterilization effectiveness depends on the complete reprocessing of
instrumentation (adequate cleaning, process control, maintenance of sterility from
the point of processing to the surgical field), flash sterilization should not be used
as the only or primary means of sterilization.
Sterilization (Prior to First Use)
Devices which are provided non-sterile require sterilization of all components prior to patient
use. For general information relating to steam and ethylene oxide sterilization of surgical
instruments, refer to the references outlined at the end of this section.
All devices to be sterilized should be wrapped using materials selected according to “AORN
Recommended Practices for Selection and Use of Packaging Systems.”
1. Wrap or pouch the reusable instrument components as recommended in “AORN
Recommended Practices for Selection and Use of Packaging Systems.”
2. Load the sterilizer in such a manner to allow exposure of all surfaces to the
steriliant. Record the sterilization data in the appropriate records.
Note: If the 1269 probe is being used, place the protective cap over the shaft
before sterilizing.
Steam Sterilization Parameters
Gravity displacement steam sterilization
Wrapped items
Temperature : 270EF to 275EF (132EC to 135EC)
Exposure time : 15 to 30 minutes
Unwrapped items (“flash sterilization”):
Temperature : 270EF (132EC)
Exposure time : 10 minutes
Prevacuum steam sterilization
Wrapped items
Temperature : 270EF to 275EF (132EC to 135EC)
Exposure time : 3 to 4 minutes
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