12-28 Probes and Biopsy
STERRAD 100S low-temperature hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization system
Chemical
name
Trade name Procedures
Hydrogen
peroxide gas
plasma
Hydrogen
peroxide vapor
Please refer to the instructions provided by the
producer of the solution for details.
z Refer to the instruction of STERRAD 100S sterilizing system provided by the
manufacturer for operation instructions and cautions.
z The STERRAD 100S low-temperature hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization
system is available for metal needle-guided brackets.
High-pressure steam sterilization (only applicable for metal guided-bracket)
Autoclaving (moist heat) 121qC for 20 minutes.
NOTE: 1. Repeated sterilization may degrade the safety and performance of the needle-
guided bracket.
2. The high-pressure steam/ immersion sterilization do not affect the bracket dual
life, and the dual life is affected by the daily application of the bracket. Please
check the appearance of the bracket before using.
12.2.9 Storage and Transportation
1. Don!t use the carrying case for storing the needle-guided bracket. If the carrying case is
used for storage, it may become a source of infection.
2. Between examinations, keep the needle-guided bracket in a sterile environment.
3. When the needle-guided bracket is sent to your representative for repair, be
sure to disinfect or sterilize it and keep it in the carrying case to prevent infection.
4. Sterilize the carrying case as necessary.
5. Store or transport the needle-guided bracket under the following ambient conditions:
z Ambient temperature: -20°C ~ 55°C
z Relative humidity: 30% to 95% (no condensation)
12.2.10 Disposal
Be sure to dispose the needle-guided bracket only after sterilizing it.
Contact your representative when disposing of this device.