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Operator Manual
V-PRO
®
maX 2
10085896_H
The Sterilization Cycles
DANGER
PERSONAL INJURY, CONTAMINATED LOAD AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD
Processing a load containing a stainless-steel lumened instrument through the Non
Lumen or Fast Non Lumen (if equipped) Cycle results in an ineffective Sterilization Cycle.
Do not process stainless-steel lumened devices in a Non Lumen or Fast Non Lumen
Cycle.
DANGER
CHEMICAL INJURY HAZARD
When handling hydrogen peroxide, wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE; refer to Glossary) and observe all Safety Precautions. See Sterilant SDS product
label and package insert for additional handling information.
WARNING
ABORTED CYCLE HAZARD
A leak test is recommended to be performed monthly on the Sterilization Unit to ensure
chamber leak rate is within specification. The leak rate must be less than 0.3
Torr/minute (0.4 mbar/minute or 0.04 kPa/minute). If not, an abort results, door
remains locked and Sterilization Unit service is required.
This Low Temperature Sterilization Unit is specifically designed to process goods using only the cycles presented in this
manual (refer to The Sterilization Cycles). Consult medical device’s instructions for use regarding device
compatibility before sterilizing in this Low Temperature Sterilization System.
This Low Temperature Sterilization System is equipped with four pre-programmed cycles: Lumen Cycle, Non Lumen
Cycle, Fast Non Lumen Cycle, and Flexible Cycle.
NOTE: A Lumen Cycle is approximately 52 minutes in duration. The Non Lumen Cycle is
approximately 28 minutes in duration. The Fast Non Lumen Cycle is approximately 16 minutes in
duration. The Flexible Cycle is approximately 35 minutes in duration.Some factors that could
increase the cycle time:
• Residual moisture in the load.
• Absorbent materials in the load.
• Load mass and composition.
• Chamber leak rate (refer to Leak Test Section).
The Unit cycles proceed through three phases: CONDITION, STERILIZE and AERATION.
• CONDITION — This cycle phase consists of the reservoir filling and a timed vacuum pulse to remove air and
moisture from the chamber. When setpoint is reached, load is tested for acceptable moisture content. If content
is acceptable, cycle proceeds (filtered, dry air is introduced to setpoint). If not, control orders a timed evacuation
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