Rotatable Clip Fixing Device
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Chapter 5 Reprocessing
Steam Sterilization (Autoclaving)
• Use biological indicators as
recommended by your hospital’s policy
and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions, all national and local
hospital guidelines and policies.
• Always leave space between the
packages in the autoclave. If the
packages are placed too close together,
effective sterilization will not be possible.
• Allow the packages to dry within the
autoclave using the autoclave’s drying
cycle (if applicable) or by opening the
door of the autoclave and allowing the
packages to air dry. Handling a wet
package can compromise its sterility.
• The results of sterilization depend on
various factors such as how the sterilized
instrument was packed or the
positioning, method of placing and
loading of the instrument in the
sterilization device. Please verify the
sterilization effects by using biological or
chemical indicators. Also follow the
guidelines for sterilization issued by
medical administrative authorities, public
organizations or the infection
management sections at each medical
facility, as well as the instruction manual
of the sterilization device.
1. Place the sealed package containing the instrument
in the autoclave and sterilize in accordance with the
conditions listed below. For details on operation of
the autoclave, refer to the instruction manual for the
autoclave or other manufacturer instructions.
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