Sterilization
After performing the cleaning instructions specified above,
perform one of the following sterilization cycles:
Steam Sterilization for Precision Ideal Eyes™
Laparoscopes
1. Clean and prepare the device as recommended in the
Cleaning and Disinfection sections.
2. Disassemble any adapters from the scope prior to
sterilization.
3. If using a sterilization tray, place the scope and adapters
in the tray and follow instructions provided with the
tray. Use only trays that are approved for sterilization
with steam.
4. Double wrap the device (or tray, if being used) prior to
sterilization.
5. If sterilizing the device without a tray, use the following
parameters for the appropriate length:
variables, including altitude, humidity, type of wrap,
preconditioning, size of chamber, mass of load,
material of load, and placement in chamber. Users
must verify that drying time set in their autoclave
yields dry surgical equipment.
Standard Length Laparoscopes
Pre-Vacuum (U.S.)
Wrapping
Temperature
Sterilization Time
Dry Time
Pre-Vacuum (E.U.)
Wrapping
Temperature
Sterilization Time
Dry Time
Gravity
Wrapping
Temperature
Sterilization Time
Dry Time
"Flash" Pre-Vacuum
Wrapping
Temperature
Sterilization Time
Dry Time
Bariatric Length Laparoscopes
Pre-Vacuum (U.S.)
Wrapping
Temperature
Sterilization Time
Dry Time
Pre-Vacuum (E.U.)
Wrapping
Temperature
Sterilization Time
Dry Time
"Flash" Pre-Vacuum
Wrapping
Temperature
Sterilization Time
Dry Time
6. Allow the laparoscope to completely cool before
reassembling it to a coupler or camera head. Otherwise,
the lens will fog during use.
EN-6
Warning: Drying time depends on several
Double
132°C (270°F)
4 minutes
30 minutes
Double
134°C (273°F)
3 minutes
30 minutes
Double
132°C (270°F)
15 minutes
35 minutes
-
132°C (270°F)
4 minutes
-
Double
132°C (270°F)
4 minutes
45 minutes
Double
134°C (273°F)
3 minutes
45 minutes
-
132°C (270°F)
4 minutes
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