Sterilization Parameters
Prevacuum Steam Sterilization Parameters
Test Article Configuration: Individually wrapped in
two layers of 1-ply polypropylene wrap
Preconditioning Pulses: 3
Temperature: 132°C (270°F)
Full Cycle Time: 4 minutes
Dry Time: 70 minutes
Test Article Configuration: Containerized
Preconditioning Pulses: 3
Temperature: 132°C (270°F)
Full Cycle Time: 4 minutes
Dry Time: 30 minutes in chamber; 15 minutes with
chamber door cracked open, 60 minutes cooling
Gravity Steam Sterilization Parameters
Temperature: 132°C (270°F)
Full Cycle Time: 30 minutes
Dry Time: 90 minutes
Test Article Configuration: Individually wrapped in
two layers of 1-ply polypropylene wrap
Sterilization for Outside
United States Market
Prevacuum Steam Sterilization Parameters
Test Article Configuration: Individually wrapped
in two layers of 1-ply polypropylene wrap
Preconditioning Pulses: 3
Minimum Temperature: 132°C (270°F)
Minimum Time: 4 minutes
Minimum Dry Time: 70 minutes
Test Article Configuration: Containerized
Preconditioning Pulses: 3
Minimum Temperature: 132°C (270°F)
Minimum Time: 4 minutes
Minimum Dry Time: 30 minutes in chamber;
15 minutes with chamber door cracked open,
60 minutes cooling
Gravity Steam Sterilization Parameters
Minimum Temperature: 132°C (270°F)
Full Cycle Time: 30 minutes
Minimum Dry Time: 90 minutes
Test Article Configuration: Individually wrapped in
two layers of 1-ply polypropylene wrap
Storage
After sterilization, devices should remain in sterilization
packaging and be stored in a clean, dry environment.
Warranty
BD guarantees every surgical device bearing the
Snowden-Pencer brand name to be free of functional
defects in workmanship and materials when used
normally for its intended surgical purpose. Any
Snowden-Pencer device proving to be defective will
be replaced or repaired at no charge. This device
carries a lifetime warranty against manufacturer
defects and a 2 year warranty against wear.
Repair Service
Regardless of age, if any Snowden-Pencer device
requires service, return the device to an authorized
repair service center. For repairs outside the U.S.,
please contact your local distributor.
Note: All devices being returned for maintenance,
repair, etc. must be cleaned and sterilized per these
instructions prior to shipment.
Contact Information
BD Customer Service
800-323-9088
For email inquiries:
Customer_Support@BD.com
www.bd.com
For customers outside of the USA, please contact
your local distributor.
Other Resources: To learn more about sterilization
practices and what is required of manufacturers and
end users, visit www.aami.org, www.aorn.org or
www.iso.org.
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