Sterilization - Hitachi C22K Instruction Manual

4.7 Sterilization

The probe and accessory can be sterilized using either ethylen oxide
gas (EtO) sterilization or plasma sterilization (see table below).
Follow the manufacturer's instructions of the sterilizer regarding
usage, temperature and sterilization-time.
The sterilization method and operating conditions are as follows.
ETO Gas Sterilizer, closed system
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Parameter
Preconditioning None
Conditioning in
Chamber (Dwell)
Exposure
Post-vacuum
Aeration
Plasma sterilization
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Sterilization Method
Plasma Sterilization:
STERRAD® 50, 100S or 200 (*)
Plasma Sterilization:
Sterrad® NX or 100NX (*)
* STERRAD® systems are manufactured by "Johnson & Johnson"
1) Before performing sterilization, check that the operation data of
sterilizer are in conjunction with min. and max. data applicable for
the probe and the Magnetic sensor attachment.
2) Do not sterilize the probe and the Magnetic sensor attachment by Steam
Autoclaving. If you autoclave them, they suffers serious damage and
will be not functional.
Specification
Temperature: 122.0 - 131.0 °F (equivalent of 50 – 55 °C)
Humidity: 40 - 90 % RH
Prevacuum: 8 - 26 kPa
Time: 30 - 45 minutes
Temperature: 122.0 - 131.0 °F (equivalent of 50 – 55 °C)
Sterilant gas: 10 % EO / 90 % HCFC
Excess pressure: 162 - 200 kPa
Exposure time: 120 - 125 min (full cycle)
8 - 26 kPa, 2 times
Temperature: 50 – 55 °C
Time: min. 11 hours
Condition
Short Cycle
Standard cycle
WARNING
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Sterilization
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