Loading Instruments - SciCan STATCLAVE G4 Manuel De L'utilisateur

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Loading Instruments

Before loading any instruments into the STATCLAVE, consult the instrument manufacturer's reprocessing instructions to
confirm instruments can tolerate steam sterilization temperatures.
The following material can typically be sterilized with steam:
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Stainless steel surgical/generic instruments
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Carbon steel surgical/generic instruments
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Rotating and/or vibrating instruments driven by compressed air (turbines) or
mechanical transmission (counter-angles, tooth scalers)
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Glass articles
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Mineral-based articles
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Articles made of heat-resistant plastic
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Articles made of heat-resistant rubber
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Heat-resistant textiles
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Medical textiles (gauze, pads, etc.)
CAUTION! DON'T use the STATCLAVE to sterilize liquids or pharmaceutical products.
This may result in incomplete sterilization and/or damage to the autoclave.
Clean Instruments Before Sterilization
It is important to clean, rinse and dry all instruments before loading them into the autoclave. Disinfectant residues and solid
debris may inhibit sterilization and damage both the instruments and the STATCLAVE. Lubricated instruments must be wiped
thoroughly and any excess lubricant removed before loading.
STATCLAVE LOAD CAPACITIES
Load Type
Solid Items
Rubber and Plastics
Dental Handpieces
Textiles and Packs
* Load capacities listed here are for the total weights of instruments and cassettes or containers not supplied with the unit.
DON'T include the weight of the chamber rack, trays, pouch rack or drying plates that are supplied with the unit when calculating
your instrument load weights.
Capacity per Tray
1.5 kg
0.5 kg
1.5 kg
Not applicable
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Capacity per Pouch Rack
3 kg
Not applicable
3 kg
Not applicable
Total Capacity*
6 kg
2 kg
6 kg
2 kg