Tool Preparation And Loading; Tool Pack Preparation; Characteristics Of A Sterilisation Pack; Rules For Arranging Tools On A Tray - ENBIO S Mode D'emploi

water used in steam sterilisation according to EN 13060.
Acceptable parameters of water used for sterilisation
Hardness < 0,02 mmol/l
Conductance (at 20 C) < 15 μS/cm
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Chemical additives No chemical agents or additives must be added
to the water used in the sterilisation process,
even if they are intended specifically for use in
steam generators, steam generation or for use as
additives in sterilisation, disinfection, cleaning or
corrosion protection.
Use of water with conductance exceeding 15 μS/cm may affect the
sterilisation process and cause damage to the steriliser.
Water conductance above 50 μS/cm may have a major impact on the
sterilisation process and cause serious damage to the steriliser, and
constitute ground for voiding the warranty. Use of water with impuri-
ties level exceeding the levels specified in the EN 13060 standard in the
steam generator can significantly shorten the steriliser's lifetime.
The warranty granted by the manufacturer is void if the autoclave
has been operated using water containing impurities or exceeding
the chemical content levels listed in the table above.

4. TOOL PREPARATION AND LOADING

Only clean and dry tools may be sterilised. For this reason, before loading
tools on the tray, clean and disinfect the tools in accordance with current
regulations. Residue of agents used or solid particles may prevent the ster-
ilisation process from completing successfully. Furthermore, sterilisation of
tools not subjected earlier to pre-cleaning may cause damage to both the
tools and the steriliser.
If the tools were covered in grease, remove its excess.
Optimum method of positioning tools to be sterilised on the tray:
• For non-packaged tools – place the tools on the tray in such a manner
so they do not contact each other directly. This will accelerate the drying
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process.
• For packed tools – position them on the tray in disposable sleeves as
recommended by the pack manufacturer. Position packages with either
the paper or film sides facing each other. Otherwise the packages may
cement with each other during the sterilisation.

4.1. Tool pack preparation

4.1.1 Characteristics of a sterilisation pack

It is recommended to use sterilisation packages that meet the requirements of the stand-
ards EN ISO 11607-1:2019, EN 868-2-10:2017-3.
A suitable pack is characterised by:
– good permeation of the sterilisation agent to the inside of the pack – resistance to dam-
age during the sterilisation process,
– ensuring tight, durable sealing of the contents and their safe removal for further use,
– forming a barrier for microorganisms and undesired substances such as adhesive, ink
from the label or a chemical test.

4.1.2 Rules for arranging tools on a tray

Sterilized instruments should not protrude beyond the outline of the sterilization tray, spe-
cial attention should be paid to sterilized instruments without packages. The tools must
be positioned in such a way that no part of them falls into the holes of the tray, and does
not rest on the edge of the sterilization tray or protrudes above the tray outline.
Failure to comply with the above recommendations may damage the sterilization cham-
ber phase, which will result in the sterilizer being sealed.
• Sterilized instruments in packages: Arrange in a tray so that the package does not come
into contact with the door seal and the phase of the sterilization chamber. Failure to com-
ply may result in a lack of tightness in the device.
• Do not exceed a maximum weight of 500 g for ENBIO S and 800 g for ENBIO PRO.
• Special attention should be paid so that the ends of the packets do not protrude out of
the sterilizer tray, which may cause the packet to jam during closing and lead to leakage
of the sterilizer working chamber
• It is recommended that when the working chamber is significantly loaded, the first pack-
ages should be directed with the foil side to the bottom of the tray. This guarantees faster
and more efficient drying of packets.
• We do not use packages in the 134 C FAST program. Unpackaged sterilized instruments
are intended for immediate use.
Not following the manufacturer's instructions will be associated with the loss of warranty
on the device.