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2.  Clean the needle-guided bracket before sterilizing it. MINDRAY recommends the 
following solution or sterilizing system to sterilize the needle-guided bracket. 
3.  Follow local regulations when selecting and using the disinfectant. 
  Glutaraldehyde-based sterilant: 
Glutaraldehyde 
(2.2-2.7%) 
Cidex 
Activated 
Glutaraldehyde 
Solution 
Please refer to the instructions provided by the 
manufacturer of the solution for details. 
Soak the transducer into the activated solution for 10 
hours (20-25℃) 
Before safety and performance is affected, plastic bracket can be sterilized by Cidex 
Activated Glutaraldehyde Solution for at least 233 times (10 hours for one time). 
 
  Hydrogen Peroxide and Peroxyacetic Acid -based sterilant: 
22% Hydrogen 
Peroxide 
4.5% Peroxyacetic Acid 
Dilute the sterilant with sterilized purified 
water (1:20). 
Immersed time: 11 hours.   
Temperature: 20℃-25℃. 
Please refer to the instructions provided by 
the manufacturer of the solution for details. 
 
Before safety and performance is affected, plastic bracket can be sterilized by Minncare 
COLD STERILANT for at least 245 times (11 hours for one time). 
  Refer to the instructions provided by the chemical manufacturer concerning 
concentration of the solution, and method of disinfections and dilution. Note that the 
glutaraldehyde disinfectant solution needs an activating solution. 
  Rinse the needle-guided bracket thoroughly with sterile water to remove all chemical 
residues on it. 
  Wipe off the water on the needle-guided bracket with sterile cloth or gauze after 
rinsing it. 
  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) 121C for 20 minutes.