13-38 Probes and Biopsy
STERRAD 100S low-temperature hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization system
Hydrogen
peroxide gas
plasma
Please refer to the instructions provided by the producer of
the solution for details.
Refer to the instruction of STERRAD 100S sterilizing system provided by the
manufacturer for operation instructions and cautions.
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) 121℃ for 20 minutes.
Repeated sterilization may degrade the safety and performance of the needle-guided
bracket.
The high-pressure steam/ immersion sterilization do not affect the bracket duration
life, and the duration life is affected by the daily application of the bracket. Please
check the appearance of the bracket before using.
13.2.8 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 MINDRAY 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:
Ambient temperature: -20°C to 55°C
Relative humidity: 20% to 95% (no condensation)
13.2.9 Disposal
Be sure to dispose the needle-guided bracket only after sterilizing it.
Contact your MINDRAY representative when disposing of this device.