2 — Glossary and Symbols
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Operator Manual
Vac – Volts Alternating Current.
Vdc – Volts Direct Current.
VHP – STERIS proprietary technology utilizing Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide.
2.2 Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilization
Introduction
This Low Temperature Sterilization System utilizes STERIS VHP
®
Technology to provide a rapid, low-temperature,
simple and reliable method for Sterilization of metal and nonmetal devices in Healthcare Facilities.
This section includes the following:
The Sterilization Process
The Sterilization Cycles
The Catalytic Converter
Cup Level Indicator
The Sterilization Process
DANGER
PERSONAL INJURY, CONTAMINATED LOAD AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD
● Use only Sterilant Cups which have been specially formulated, tested and approved
for use in this Sterilization System. Use of other Sterilants could impair equipment
operation, result in costly repairs, result in an ineffective Sterilization Cycle and void
the equipment warranty.
● Failure to thoroughly clean, rinse and dry articles to be Sterilized could result in an
ineffective Sterilization Cycle.
This Low Temperature Sterilization Unit uses a deep vacuum to deliver Sterilant vapor to all exposed surfaces inside the
chamber. Because Sterilization relies only on the contact of Sterilant with exposed surfaces, the transfer of heat and
moisture required by steam processes is not necessary.
Sterilant vapor is injected by volume, over a series of programmed pulses, to assure Sterilization. Once the Sterilant
vapor leaves the chamber, it is catalytically converted into harmless and environmentally friendly water vapor and
oxygen.
For Sterilization, note the following:
• Prior to Sterilization, all materials and articles must be thoroughly cleaned, rinsed and dried.
• After Sterilization, goods should be stored in conditions that do not compromise the sterility barrier.
• For Sterilization of articles or materials not covered in this manual, contact the manufacturer of the article for
recommended procedure.
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