Steam Sterilizing The Internal Paddles - HP CodeMaster XL+ M1722A User Manual

Maintaining the Defibrillator
Cleaning and Sterilizing the Internal Paddles
Internal paddle sets can be sterilized using any of four different methods. Three of
these methods use steam sterilization, the fourth method uses Ethylene Oxide (EtO).
Although the internal paddle sets are constructed using the highest quality materials,
the severe conditions of steam sterilization will limit their useful life.
Hewlett-Packard Company provides the standard, 90 day consumables warranty on
the paddles. Since the useful life of these paddles is limited, replace them when
functionality or appearance is questionable. When using the sterilization procedures
described in this guide, the paddles will withstand approximately 200 sterilization
cycles. This will vary depending on the equipment and the process used.

Steam Sterilizing the Internal Paddles

Prevacuum Sterilization
Preparation
Exposure Temperature
Exposure Time
Flash Sterilization
Preparation
Exposure Temperature
Exposure Time
Gravity Sterilization
Preparation
Exposure Temperature
Exposure Time
Double wrapped in sterilization grade wrap
132–135ºC (270–275ºF)
3 minutes
Unwrapped
132–135ºC (270–275ºF)
3 minutes
Double wrapped in sterilization grade wrap
121–123ºC (250–254ºF)
30 minutes
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