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Warnings
Sterilizable probes are not sterilized before shipment.
They must be sterilized before use as follows:
Sterilization limits
1. All sterilizable probes except ACP probe: Up to 50 times
2. ACP probe: Up to 5 times (steam autoclave)
Note. Do not exceed sterilization limits or it may cause damage to probes.
Caution
1. Except ACP probe, do not sterilize probes by steam autoclave nor put them in
washer disinfector or it will damage probes.
2. ACP probe should be sterilized by steam autoclave as described in section
"Sterilization" below.
Instructions for sterilization
Point of preparation: No particular requirements.
Preparation for cleaning:
No particular requirements.
Cleaning:
Automated Do not do automated cleaning of probes other than ACP probe.
Manual Do not soak probes into medicinal solution. Wipe any
contamination from probes with damp cloth.
Disinfection: Not applicable
Sterilization:
Sterilizable probes except ACP probe
Low temperature plasma sterilization (Hydrogen peroxide low
temperature plasma sterilization), under 60 degrees (C).
Do not put liquid, powder & cellulose inside sterilization
equipment or it may reduce effectiveness of sterilization
because these substances absorb hydrogen peroxide.
Eliminate water on surface of probe because it may reduce
effectiveness of sterilization.
Sterilization should be performed in accordance with
instructions of the sterilization equipment.
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