Using Biological And Chemical Indicators; Instrument Weight Guide - SciCan AUTOCLAVE Statim 2000 G4 Manuel De L'utilisateur

4 Using Cassettes and Preparing Instruments
The following materials cannot be sterilized in the STATIM:
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 load into your STATIM until you have
checked with the instrument manufacturer.
All Instruments
The STATIM is NOT intended for sterilizing textiles, liquids or biomedical waste.
Instruments will remain sterile after a successful cycle until the cassette is disengaged from
the unit. Unwrapped instruments, once exposed to ambient or external conditions, cannot be
maintained in a sterile state. If sterile storage is desired, wrap the instruments to be
sterilized in autoclave bags, according to the instrument manufacturer's instructions.
Then allow the wrapped cycle to run until the air-dry phase is complete.
Best Practice Tip: Allow instruments (wrapped or unwrapped) to dry completely prior
to handling. Wrapped or pouched instruments must not touch each other to promote drying
and enable effective sterilization.
SciCan recommends users carefully choose the most appropriate sterilization cycle
according to the recommendations of their leading infection control authorities and local
regulatory guidelines / recommendations.
4.5 Using Biological and Chemical Indicators
Chemical process indicators suitable for steam sterilizers should be included in or on each
package or load being sterilized. In addition, the weekly use of biological indicators, which
allow you to ascertain whether the instruments have been exposed to sterilization conditions,
is recommended.
4.6 Instrument Weight Guide
NOTE: The above weights are to be used as reference only.
For exact weights of your instruments, consult the manufacturer's specifications.
Instrument
Scissors
Dental scalers
Forceps
Dental handpiece
Wrapped instrument rack
Unwrapped instrument rack
Suction cannula
Plastic mouth mirror
Impression tray
Plastic x-ray positioning ring
Typical Instrument Weight
30 g / 0.96 oz
20 g / 0.64 oz
15 g / 0.48 oz
40 to 60 g / 1.29 to 1.92 oz
260 g / 8.35 oz
225 g / 7.23 oz
10 g / 0.32 oz
8 g / 0.25 oz
15 to 45 g / 0.48 to 1.45 oz
20 g / 0.64 oz
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