Olympus EVIS EXERA II - Steam Sterilization (Autoclaving)

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Chapter 6 Compatible Reprocessing Methods
ULTRASOUND GASTROVIDEOSCOPE GF-UCT180
Perform ethylene oxide gas sterilization compliant with
ISO 11135: 2014.
 Parameters for 100% ethylene oxide gas sterilization
cycles
The endoscope and accessories listed as compatible with ethylene oxide
gas sterilization in Table 6.1 through 6.5 can be sterilized by 3M
Steri-Vac 5XL or STERIS Amsco
®
Eagle
®
3017 ethylene oxide gas
sterilizers with the “55°C cycle” given in Table 6.15, and aerated with
12 hours or more at 55°C (130°F). When performing ethylene oxide gas
sterilization, follow all national, professional, and institutional reprocessing
protocols as well as the instructions provided by the manufacturer of your
sterilization equipment.
6.12 Steam sterilization (autoclaving)
• The medical instrument listed as compatible with steam sterilization in
Table 6.1 through 6.5 can be sterilized by steam within the parameters
given in Table 6.16. When steam sterilizing, follow all national,
professional, and institutional reprocessing protocols as well as the
instructions provided by the manufacturer of your sterilization
equipment.
• Olympus recommends use of water and steam compliant with EN 285:
2015.
• Use packages appropriate for steam sterilization. If packages
are not appropriate for steam sterilization, the equipment
may not be properly sterilized.
Process phase Parameter Value
Sterilization Temperature 55°C (130°F)
Relative humidity 50 – 80%
Ethylene oxide gas
concentration
0.735 – 0.740 mg/cm
3
(735 – 740 mg/L)
Aeration Exposure time 60 minutes
Minimum aeration
parameters
12 hours in an aeration chamber
at 55°C
(130°F)
Table 6.15 Parameters for 100% ethylene oxide gas sterilization cycles