Rubber And Plastic; Textiles And Surgical Packs; Using Biological And Chemical Indicators - SciCan STATCLAVE G4 Manuel De L'utilisateur

5.4

Rubber and Plastic

The following materials CAN be sterilized in the STATCLAVE:
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Nylon, polycarbonate (Lexan™), polypropylene, PTFE
(Teflon™), acetal (Delrin™), polysulfone (Udel™),
polyetherimide (Ultem™), silicone rubber, and polyester.
When loading rubber and plastic tubing on the tray, make sure
they do not touch the chamber walls. This ensures that steam
reaches all surfaces, and will promote drying.
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DO arrange receptacles upside down to prevent water
from pooling inside.
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DO process dental impression trays on the top tray to
optimize drying.
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DO process on the top tray any items with shapes that
could collect water.
Additional tips for rubber and plastics:
Arrange the tubing on the tray so that ends are not obstructed or crushed.
DON'T bend or wind tubes. Allow tubes to lie as straight as possible.
IMPORTANT! DON'T attempt to sterilize the following materials in the STATCLAVE:
Polyethylene, ABS, styrene, cellulosics, PVC, Acrylic (Plexiglas™), PPO (Noryl™), latex, neoprene, and similar
materials.
Use of these materials may lead to instrument or equipment damage. If you are unsure of your instrument's material
or construction, do not sterilize it in your STATCLAVE until you have checked with the instrument manufacturer.
5.5

Textiles and Surgical Packs

Carefully wash and dry textile materials (or porous materials
in general), such as smocks, napkins, caps and other, before
treating these in the autoclave. Do not use detergents with a
high content of chlorine and/or phosphates and do not bleach
with chlorine-based products. These substances can damage
the tray supports, trays and any metal instruments that may be
present in the sterilization chamber.
5.6

Using Biological and Chemical Indicators

Use chemical process monitors suitable for autoclaves/steam sterilizers at the indicated cycle temperatures and times in
or on each package or load being sterilized. For biological indicator usage and frequency, follow the indicator manufacturer's
instructions and your local regulations, guidelines and standards.
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