Bard MAGNUM Instructions D'utilisation page 9

Steam Sterilization Instructions:
Precautions:
• Remove and discard the needle assembly. Further disassembly of the Magnum
recommended.
• DO NOT use 2% glutaraldehyde or other bacterial solutions.
• DO NOT use highly alkaline or highly acidic cleaners.
• DO NOT clean with concentrated chlorhexidine gluconate or any other agent containing alcohol.
• DO NOT sterilize by irradiation.
• DO USE appropriate personal protective equipment as dictated by facility protocol.
• Prior to sterilization, the Magnum biopsy instrument should be properly cleaned, lubricated and packed
in accordance with these Instructions For Use.
• For sterilization, the Magnum biopsy instrument must be in the 22mm position and not
cocked/energized.
• Wherever applicable, the instrument should be packed into two sterilization pouches prior to
sterilization.
• Biological indicators and/or steam integrators should be used within the sterilizer load to ensure the
proper sterilization conditions of time, temperature, and saturated steam have been met.
• To ensure effectiveness, sterilization processes should be properly validated and monitored with the
proper biological controls.
Any of the following nine sterilization cycle options may be used to sterilize the Magnum biopsy instrument.
GRAVITY
DISPLACEMENT
OPTIONS
1
2
3
GRAVITY
DISPLACEMENT
FLASH OPTION
PRE-VACUUM
OPTIONS
1
2
3
4
PRE-VACUUM
FLASH OPTION
Note: The aforementioned reprocessing steps were validated and are recommended in accordance
with applicable industry standards such as AAMI TIR 12, AAMI TIR 30, and ISO 17664.
For additional information on cleaning, lubrication and sterilization, or technical assistance, please call
Bard's Medical Services and Support at 1-800-562-0027 (Outside U.S.: 01-770-784-6704).
FULL CYCLE
FULL CYCLE
EXPOSURE
TEMPERATURE
250ºF (121ºC)
270ºF (132ºC)
275ºF (135ºC)
270ºF (132ºC)
FULL CYCLE
FULL CYCLE
EXPOSURE
TEMPERATURE
270ºF (132ºC)
273ºF (134ºC)
273ºF (134ºC)
275ºF (135ºC)
270ºF (132ºC)
DRY-TIME
(In chamber)
TIME
40 minutes 45 minutes
15 minutes 45 minutes
10 minutes 30 minutes
10 minutes N/A
DRY-TIME
(In chamber)
TIME
4 minutes 30 minutes
5 minutes 30 minutes
18 minutes 30 minutes
3 minutes 20 minutes
4 minutes N/A
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instrument is not
COOL DOWN TIME
AT ROOM/AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE
30 minutes
30 minutes
30 minutes
N/A
COOL DOWN TIME
AT ROOM/AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE
30 minutes
30 minutes
30 minutes
30 minutes
N/A