Sterilization - Hitachi C41V1 Instruction Manual

5.7

Sterilization

The probe and accessory can be sterilized using either ethylene oxide
gas (EtO) sterilization or plasma sterilization (see table below).
Sterilization Method Probe and Magnetic sensor attachment
Plasma Sterilization
ETO Sterilization
Follow the manufacturer's instructions of the sterilizer regarding
usage, temperature and sterilization-time.
The sterilization method and operating conditions are as follows.
Sterilization Method
Plasma Sterilization:
STERRAD® 50, 100S or 200 (*)
Plasma Sterilization:
Sterrad® NX or 100NX (*)
ETO Sterilization
* 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.
Applicable
Applicable
Condition
Short Cycle
Standard cycle
Gas Type: 10% EO/ 90% HCFC
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Temperature: 50-55°C
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Exposure Time: More than 120 minutes
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Pressurization: 162-200kPa
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Depressurization: 13-8kPa
Relative humidity: 40-90%
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Aeration is minimum 12 hours
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WARNING
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Sterilization
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