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Lexa PLUS| Instructions for Use |RIS-311 ENG Rev03 |29/08/2022 |© W&H Sterilization Srl 11
Introduction
Program
Type of Load
and Load
weight
Sterilization
Temperature
Sterilization
Time
Drying Time
(recommended)
Low
Temperature
Pouched
Instruments
(solid
instruments)
on trays 14
lbs (6.3 kg)
(trays
excluded).
Solid
instruments
in wrapped
cassettes or
in trays and
wrapped
cassettes
16.5 lbs (7.5
kg) (trays and
cassettes
included).
Pouched
Textile load
on trays 4.4
lbs (2.0 kg)
(trays
excluded).
250 °F
(121 °C)
30 minutes
28 minutes
Unwrapped Instruments
and dental
handpieces,
up to 18 lbs
(8.1 kg).
270 °F
(132 °C)
4 minutes
4 minutes
See "Sterilization programs" on page90 for the full list of key
program features, including sterilization time, temperature, drying
time and recommended load type.
USER QUALIFICATION
The users who may operate the sterilizer are the following.
User
qualification
Competences
Head of the
clinic/practice
Legally responsible for:
n the efficiency of the hygiene protocol in place
n the sterilization process
n the operators' training and training documentation
n the correct operation and maintenance of the equipment
Trained
operators
n Regularly attend the training for operating and using the
sterilizer safely.
n Use the sterilizer according to the Head of the
clinic/practice's instructions.