4 — Hydrogen Peroxide Handling
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Operator Manual
V-PRO
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The Low Temperature Sterilization Unit Control automatically tracks the amount of Sterilant used and sterilant
expiration date and prompts the user on the control display when a new Cup is needed (see Figure 4-1).
The proprietary Sterilant Cup (PB011 and PB012) is equipped with a RFID chip and a data matrix code to ensure the
correct Cup is used and is not expired (see Figure 4-2). No Cup code or information needs to be entered by the operator
as the RFID is read by the control automatically when a new Cup is inserted. The control also uses this RFID to track the
usage and helps to optimize sterilant usage.
NOTE:
1. HMI display alerts the user to replace an invalid, expired or spent Sterilant Cup prior to starting a cycle (Figure 4-3).
2. PB011 and PB012 also include data matrix codes and are backward compatible with older V-PRO Sterilizers that use a
Data Matrix code reader and not the RFID.
Position or replace Sterilant Cup as follows:
1. Put on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE; refer to Glossary Section); ANSI/AAMI ST58, 2013, recommends
using chemical-resistant gloves when removing or installing Sterilant Cup.
2. Open Cup interface door.
3. Remove and properly discard spent Cup (Cups can be recycled).
4. Remove new Cup from carton. Ensure Cartridge is not past expiration date (printed on label; see Figure 4-2).
Sterilization Unit does not permit expired sterilant to be used in a cycle.
5. Place new Cup into Cup interface (see Figure 4-4) and close door. Cup only fits one way in interface.
Figure 4-1. Cup Interface
NOTE: For the Sterilant Cup, note the following:
• Sterilant Cups contain high-purity hydrogen peroxide and are filled under controlled conditions to assure
effectiveness through the expiration date.
• Cup is governed by two expiration dates: Shelf Life and In-Use. Shelf Life is printed on the Cup (see Figure 4-2). In-Use
date (14 days) starts when Cup is installed in and punctured by Sterilization Unit. On day 15 from puncturing,
Sterilizer Unit considers Cup expired and initiates Cup Disposal Cycle. This cycle empties all remaining hydrogen
peroxide enabling the safe removal and disposal of the Cup (Figure 4-3).
• If Unit uses all Sterilant in Cup (Cup Empty) but Customer does not start a cycle prior to Cup expiration, control sets
any Sterilant in reservoir as expired (after 14 days associated with empty Cup). A Reservoir Dispose Cycle is
initiated to empty remaining Sterilant from reservoir.
• Sterilization Unit is equipped with RFID technology and monitors Cup contents. The control prompts the user three
days before a new Cup is needed (see Figure 4-3).
• Once Cup interface door is closed and cycle is started, Cup interface door cannot be opened again until Cup is empty.
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