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5.5 Program 5: Unwrapped delicate instruments
For unwrapped delicate instruments, when the manufacturer recommends
autoclaving at temperatures of 121
C (250F).
Nominal parameters default settings
Sterilization temperature: 121C (250F)
Sterilization time : 20 minutes
Operations sequence:
Insert water to chamber and heating by actuation of electrical heaters
until reaching the high preset air pulse.
Heating by actuation of electrical heaters until the sterilization
temperature is reached.
Sterilization temperature is maintained constant during the sterilization
time.
Fast exhaust, steam is exhausted out of the chamber at a fast rate until
pressure decreases to ambient pressure.
Note:
The sterility of instruments processed in unwrapped cycles cannot be
maintained if exposed to non-sterile environment.