Steam Sterilizer Operation Manual
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TableāTypes of sterilization cycles
The sterilization of all wrapped or non-wrapped, solid, hollow load products type
A and porous products as represented by the test loads in this standard.
The sterilization of products as specified by the manufacturer of the sterilizer
including non-wrapped solid products and at least one of the following: porous
products, small porous items, hollow load products type A, hollow load products
B, single wrapped products, multiple-layer wrapped products.
The description identifies ranges of products and test loads.
Non wrapped sterilized instruments are intended either for immediate use or for
non sterile storage, transport and application (e.g. to prevent cross infection).