Midmark M9 - Post Sterilization Processing

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© Midmark Corporation 2015 TP202 20-42-FO-00014 Rev A1 C2169
Cycle Operation - continued
Caution
The processed load and inner surfaces will be hot. Avoid contact with hot surfaces.
Failure to do so could result in serious burns.
Step 4: Remove processed load from the chamber.
A) Refer to “Unloading Hot Trays / Cassettes” later in this manual.
B) Sterilizer is now ready for another cycle.
Post-Sterilization Processing
Aftersterilizationiscomplete,allitemsmustbehandledinaccordancewithacceptedanddocumented
standards,suchastheCentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention(CDC)documents,“Guidelinesfor
InfectionControlinDentalHealthcareSettings”-2003,MMWR;52(no.RR-17),and“Guidelinesfor
DisinfectionandSterilizationinHealthcareFacilities”-2008,aswellasanylocalrequirementsthatmay
apply.
Qualiedpersonnelresponsibleforinfectioncontrolshouldprepareaprotocolforhandlingsterilizeditems.
This protocol should be followed by all personnel responsible for handling sterilized items.
Stage of Cycle Description Display
Manual Door Open
Pertains only to
M9D AutoClave
An Audible signal is emitted when pres-
sure inside chambers reaches zero to
indicate Operator to open door. The door
shouldbeopenedtotherststop(dry-
ing mode) position. The audible signal
will continue to repeat every minute until
eitherthedoorisopenedtotheDRY(par-
tiallyopened)position,orbypressingthe
STOPbutton,abortingtheDRYcycle.
Caution
The processed loads may still be wet if the Dry Cycle is aborted
prior to completion. Always allow processed loads to dry in the
sterilizer before they are handled to avoid re-contamination.
Drying TimeofDryCycleiscounteddown.If
desired,theDryCyclecanbeabortedby
pressingtheSTOPbutton.
When Drying time reaches 0:00...
Cycle Complete An audible signal is emitted for 10
seconds.