4 Using Cassettes and Preparing Instruments
Removing the cassette:
1. Grasp the cassette handle with one hand and pull out from the unit.
2. As the cassette emerges from the unit, grasp the carry handle with your free hand
and lift it upwards.
3. Pull the cassette clear from the unit and set down on a firm surface.
Disengaging the cassette
When not in use, the cassette should be disengaged. To disengage the cassette, grasp
the handle and pull the cassette out until there is a 15 mm to 20 mm (
between the front of the STATIM and the cassette handle.
4.3 Using Drying Plates with the STATIM 5000 G4
The STATIM 5000 G4 cassette comes with two racks,
one with drying plates affixed and another without.
Use the rack with drying plates to enhance the drying
process for wrapped instruments.
4.4 Preparing and Loading Instruments
Before loading any instruments into the STATIM, consult the manufacturer's reprocessing
instructions.
Clean Instruments
Clean and rinse all instruments before loading them into the cassette. Disinfectant residues
and solid debris may inhibit sterilization and damage the instruments, the cassette, and the
STATIM. Lubricated instruments must be wiped thoroughly and any excess lubricant should
be removed before loading.
Unwrapped Instruments
Arrange unwrapped instruments on the rack spreading them out as evenly as possible.
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