SciCan STATIM 2000 G4 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 23

4 Using Cassettes and Preparing Instruments
Wrapped Instruments (single wraps)
Place the instruments into single layer autoclave bags according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Orient the instrument rack in the cassette to ensure that wrapped instruments rest approximately 6
mm / 0.25" above the cassette base. Place the wrapped instruments on the rack paper side down and
arrange them to avoid overlap. Ensure that all wrapped loads are dry before handling and /or storage to
maintain sterility.
The use of cloth wraps in the STATIM is not recommended. SciCan recommends the use of paper /
paper and plastic / paper autoclave pouches. Pouches that have been cleared by the FDA for use
with the respective cycle time and temperature of the STATIM 2000 / 5000 G4 Cassette Autoclaves
must be used. The use of cloth wraps in the STATIM is not recommended. Loosely pack instruments
in the bags to allow steam penetration to all instrument surfaces. Care must be taken to ensure that
the combined weight of the loaded bags does not exceed 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) for STATIM 5000 G4 or
1.0 kg (2.2 lbs) for STATIM 2000 G4.
For STATIM 2000 G4:
For STATIM 5000 G4:
The rack with drying plates will hold 10 autoclave bags.
Rubber and Plastic Instruments
The following materials can be sterilized in the STATIM:
• Nylon
• polycarbonate (Lexan™)
• polypropylene, PTFE (Teflon™)
• acetal (Delrin™)
• polysulfone (Udel™)
• polyetherimide (Ultem™)
• silicone
• rubber
• polyester
When loading rubber and plastic instruments in the tray, leave a space between the instruments and
the cassette walls. This ensures that steam reaches all surfaces, and will promote drying.
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