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Cleaning Instruments
1. Clean instruments in accordance with instrument manufacturers’ and
OSHA’s recommendations.
2. Thoroughly wash instruments to remove gross debris (either manually or
using an ultrasonic cleaner).
3. Rinse instruments thoroughly.
4. Dry instruments.
Guidelines For Loading Trays
Sterilizer loading is critical to effective sterilization. Protective coverings
designed to be used in steam sterilization processes should be used to help en-
sure that items retain sterility until used. A proper load for a sterilizer is deter-
mined by number of items to be sterilized, their characteristics, and how they
are prepared and positioned within sterilizer. A single large item may be maxi-
mum load for that type of item while maximum load for very small items may
contain hundreds of items. Large and small items can be included in same
load. Sterilization process will be effective if items are properly prepared and
positioned, so they get adequate contact with steam for correct amount of time.
M7 sterilizers are equipped with two large and one small tray to maximize num-
ber of items that can be processed at one time and provide separation for better
steam flow and penetration. Three properly loaded trays, as noted in chart on
page 14 (two large and one small), is the maximum load for M7 sterilizers.
General Guidelines
• Sterilize jointed instruments in an open position.
• Place all containers so opening
allows steam to enter and air to
leave the container (containers
are usually positioned on their
side or with opening tilted
slightly down).
DANGER
Clean and dry instruments before putting them into sterilizer.
Incomplete and improper cleaning of instruments will impede
sterilization and will result in unsterile instruments which could lead to
personal injury or death.
Operation
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