Wrapped Instruments - SciCan STATCLAVE G4 Manuel De L'utilisateur

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Wrapped Instruments

If you plan to store your instruments after sterilization, wrap them according to the instrument manufacturer's instructions,
select the appropriate wrapped cycle and allow it to run to completion. Unwrapped instruments, once exposed to ambient or
external conditions, cannot be maintained in a sterile state.
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DO ensure to use only sterilization wraps and
pouches that have been cleared for your market.
IMPORTANT! To ensure optimal drying when using pouches, SciCan recommends the use of the STATCLAVE
pouch racks supplied with your unit.
Using Pouches
1. Position pouches with the paper side towards the tall
support on the pouch rack. This will optimize drying.
2. Arrange pouches 2 per row to a maximum of 10
pouches to a rack.
3. Load one pouch rack on the bottom rail and the other
on the second from top rail.
CAUTION! Instruments in pouches or wraps that are not completely dry must be used immediately or reprocessed.
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DO use the STATCLAVE pouch racks supplied with your
unit to position pouches on their sides.
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DO always check that pouches are placed correctly: with
the paper side against the rack's tall supports.
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DO package instruments individually. If you are placing
more than one instrument in the same pouch, ensure they
are made of the same metal.
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DO always use the tray extractor tool provided to remove
the pouch rack from the unit.
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DON'T use 100% cellulose sterilization wraps as
these may require longer drying times.
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DON'T stack pouches or wraps. Instead, use the
pouch rack to keep pouches vertical. This will
promote drying and enable effective sterilization.
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DON'T store pouched or wrapped loads that are
wet. If the wraps on the wrapped load are not dry
when the load is removed, the instruments must be
handled in an aseptic manner for immediate use or
re-sterilized.
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