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Note: Check manufacturer’s instructions for the sterilization of each item.
3. In case carbon steel instruments are placed in stainless steel
baskets, the baskets should be lined with a towel or paper wrap
before placing the instruments on the baskets. There should be no
direct contact between the carbon steel and the stainless steel
baskets.
4. All instruments must be sterilized in an open position.
5. Place a sterilization indicator strip in each basket.
6. Place instruments with ratchets opened and unlocked or clipped
on the first ratchet position.
7. Disassemble or sufficiently loosen multiple-part instruments prior
to packaging to permit the sterilizing agent to come into contact
with all parts of the instrument.
8. Tilt on edge items prone to entrap air and moisture, e.g.
hollowware, so that only minimal resistance to removal of air, the
passage of steam and condensate will be met.
9. Once a week, use a biological spore test indicator in any load to
make sure sterilization is performed.
10. Make sure that all instruments remain apart during the sterilization
cycle.
11. Load the basket loosely to capacity.
9.2 Liquids
1. Use only heat- proof glass containers, filled to 2/3 capacity.
2. For Slow exhaust cooling (without air) the glass container should
be covered but unsealed.
3. Place the two temperature sensors into two separate liquid
containers. These are used to control the program temperature
and ensure the safety of the operating cycle.
Note: both PT100 temperature sensors must be inside the bottles
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