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5 Using your STATIM
5.2.4. Air Dry Only Cycle
(STATIM 2000 G4)
This is not a sterilization cycle.
The load is considered sterile after the successful completion of the sterilization phase of the cycle.
The Air Dry phase starts automatically after each sterilizing cycle and runs for 60 minutes. Air drying
may be interrupted by pressing the STOP button anytime after the sterilization phase of the cycle
is complete. To ensure that the contents of the cassette are dry, the cycle should run for the full 60
minutes. Dryness is important for unwrapped instruments for corrosion prevention. For wrapped
instruments, a dry wrap is required to maintain sterility.
If the STOP button is pressed during the air drying stage of the sterilization cycle, and the cassette
has not been removed from the autoclave, the Air Dry Only cycle may be used to promote further
drying. If the cassette has been removed from the autoclave, it may NOT be reinserted for the Air Dry
Only cycle. If the cassette contains wrapped instruments and the wraps are not dry when the cassette
is opened, the instruments must be handled in an aseptic manner for immediate use or resterilized.
To start, press the Air Dry Only cycle button, then press the START button. User will be prompted to
confirm cycle selection.
When started independently this cycle will run for 1 hour.
NOTE: Sterilized instruments should only be handled once they are dry. Drying times can vary depending
on the weight of load. If best practices are exercised (refer to Sections 'Preparing and Loading
Instruments' and 'Maintenance') and the load is less than the maximum capacity, instruments may be dry
in less than 60 minutes.
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