Specifications

7. PREPARING THE MATERIAL
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For handles (turbines, contra-angles, etc.), supplement the above with treatment in suitable
dedicated devices that provide effective internal cleaning (occasionally including lubrication).
NOTE
T
HE END OF THE STERILIZATION PROGRAM, REMEMBER TO LUBRICATE THE INTERNAL
HANDLE MECHANISMS USING THE SPECIAL STERILE OIL
. BY TAKING THESE
PRECAUTIONS
, THE INSTRUMENTS USEFUL LIFE WILL NOT BE REDUCED IN ANY WAY
WARNING
CONSULT THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER OF
THE INSTRUMENT/MATERIAL TO BE STERILIZED BEFORE SUBJECTING
IT TO AUTOCLAVE TREATMENT, CHECKING FOR ANY
INCOMPATIBILITIES. SCRUPULOUSLY FOLLOW THE METHODS OF
USING DETERGENTS OR DISINFECTANTS AND THE USAGE
INSTRUCTIONS OF THE AUTOMATIC DEVICES FOR WASHING AND/OR
LUBRICATING THEM.
On the other, as regards textile material
(or porous, in general), such as smocks, napkins,
caps and other, carefully wash and then dry them before treating them in the autoclave.
NOTE
D
O NOT USE DETERGENTS WITH A HIGH CONTENT OF CHLORINE AND
/
OR PHOSPHATES.
DO NOT BLEACH WITH CHLORINE-BASED PRODUCTS. THESE SUBSTANCES CAN DAMAGE
THE TRAY SUPPORTS
, TRAYS AND ANY METAL INSTRUMENTS THAT MAY BE PRESENT IN
THE STERILIZATION CHAMBER
.
ARRANGING THE
LOAD
Follow the instructions below for the most efficient sterilization process, preserve the material
and increase its useful life.
General notes for positioning on trays.
– Arrange instruments made of different
metals (stainless steel, tempered steel, aluminum,
etc.) on different trays
or well separated from each other.
– In the case of instruments not
made of stainless steel, place a paper sterilization napkin or
a muslin cloth between the tray and the tool, avoiding direct contact
between the two
different materials;
– In any case, arrange the objects sufficiently distant from each other
that they will remain so
for the entire sterilization cycle;
– Make sure that all instruments are sterilized in an open
position;
– Position cutting instruments
, (scissors, scalpels, etc.) so they can not come into contact
with each other during sterilization; if necessary, use a cotton or gauze cloth to isolate and
protect them;
– Arrange recipients (glasses, cups, test tubes, etc.) resting on their side, or upended, so
avoid pooling water;
– Do not
load trays beyond their indicated limit (see Appendix A).
– Since this value is understood to be the maximum allowed limit
, it can be excessive in
some cases, so always use common sense
.
– Do not
stack trays or put them in direct contact with the walls of the sterilization chamber.
– Always
use the tray support provided.
– To insert and extract trays from the sterilization chamber, always use the extractor
provided.
NOTE
P
LACE A CHEMICAL STERILIZATION INDICATOR ON EVERY TRAY TO INDICATE THAT THE
PROCESS HAS OCCURRED
: THIS AVOIDS USELESSLY REPROCESSING THE SAME LOAD
OR
, WORSE, USING NON-STERILIZED MATERIAL. IF PROCESSING WRAPPED MATERIAL,
PLACE THE INDICATOR INSIDE
ONE OF THE WRAPPINGS.
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