Steris V-PRO maX 2 - Glossary and Symbols; Glossary of Terms

2 — Glossary and Symbols
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Operator Manual
V-PRO
®
maX 2
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Glossary and Symbols
2.1 Glossary
Aeration – Final phase of Sterilization Cycles. Allows for removal of load once the VHP Sterilant levels are at or below
permissible levels.
BI – Biological Indicator.
Cartridge –VAPROX
®
HC Sterilant Cartridge; also referred to as a Cup.
Catalytic Converter – A component of the VHP
®
Sterilization Unit utilizing a catalyst to degrade H
2
O
2
into water vapor
and oxygen.
CI – Chemical Indicator.
Condition – First phase of Sterilization Cycles. Moisture is removed from the load and a moisture check is performed.
Cup – VAPROX HC Sterilant Cartridge.
HEPA – High Efficiency Particulate Air filter.
HMI – Human Machine Interface (such as the control display).
H2O2 or H
2
O
2
– Hydrogen peroxide.
ID – Inside Diameter.
I/O – Input/Output.
Lumen – Hollow channel in a medical device that allows the passage of accessories, air or water from the medical
device control head, through the channel, and into the surgical field of view. For surgical guides and anatomical models,
the lumen definition applies to any tubular, hollow channel that a medical device may be passed through. For surgical
guides, this includes penetrations that drill bits, pins or screws will pass through.
Mated Surface – A diffusion-restricted space on an instrument such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors.
NC – Normally Closed.
NO – Normally Open.
NOE – Non-Operating End.
OE –Operating End.
PPE – Personal Protective Equipment. STERIS recommends wearing chemical resistant gloves when handling Sterilant
Cup or unloading Sterilization Unit.
SDS – Safety Data Sheet.
Sterilant –(VAPROX HC) – Proprietary STERIS 59% Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilant supplied in Cartridges. VAPROX HC
Sterilant also contains stabilizers making it suitable for STERIS Sterilization Units.
Sterilize – Either the second phase of the Sterilization Cycles or Sterilization of the load. Sterilization of a load occurs
through use of an antimicrobial product to destroy microbes. The VHP antimicrobial at the target concentration is
added in a series of pulses for a specified period of time to achieve Sterilization.
Sterilization – Complete killing of all microbial life including spores.
Sterilization Cycles – Lumen, Non Lumen, Fast Non Lumen, and Flexible.
Users — Sterile Processing Department (SPD) operators and/or supervisors.
Sterilization Unit – V-PRO
®
maX 2 Low Temperature Sterilization System.
VAPROX HC Sterilant – Proprietary STERIS 59% Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilant supplied in Cartridges. VAPROX HC
Sterilant also contains stabilizers making it suitable for STERIS Sterilization Units.