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— A Word From STERIS
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Operator Manual
V-PRO
®
maX 2
10085896_H
• Entire Sterilizer (end-of-life) – Contact STERIS Corporation for disposal or recycling recommendations.
• Oil from vacuum pump – Recyclable.
Intended Use (North America)
This Low Temperature Sterilization System using proprietary Sterilant is intended for use in the terminal Sterilization of
properly prepared (cleaned, rinsed and dried, refer to Cleaning, Rinsing, and Drying) medical devices in Healthcare
Facilities. The preprogrammed Sterilization Cycles operate at low pressure and temperature, suitable for processing
medical devices without leaving toxic residues.
NOTE:
Refer to Main Sterilization Unit and Cycle Controls of this manual for descriptions of the Sterilization System controls.
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.
CAUTION
POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
This Low Temperature Sterilization System should NOT be used to Sterilize liquids, linens, powders, or
cellulose materials (refer to Material Compatibility).
Flexible endoscope damage may occur from the vacuum produced inside Sterilization Unit chamber from
inability to vent air normally present inside endoscope unless:
● If flexible endoscope is equipped with Ethylene Oxide (EO) or Venting Cap, these caps MUST BE used
per manufacture’s instructions.
● All water resistant or immersion caps used in any cleaning procedures MUST BE removed prior to
Sterilization.
Each Cycle can Sterilize non-lumened instruments with diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of
forceps and scissors.
The Non Lumen Cycle can Sterilize
2
non-lumened instruments including non-lumened general medical instruments,
non-lumened rigid, semi-rigid and flexible endoscopes.
The Fast Non Lumen Cycle can Sterilize
3
non-lumened instruments including non-lumened general medical
instruments, non-lumened rigid, semi-rigid, and flexible endoscopes.
2. Validation studies were conducted using a validation load consisting of two instrument trays for a total weight of 50 lb (22. 7 kg).
3. Validation studies were conducted using a validation load consisting of one pouched instrument tray for a total weight of 11 lb (5 kg).