Preparing And Loading Instruments - SciCan STATIM 7000 Operator's Manual

4. Instructions For Use
STATIM 7000 Operator's Manual
4. Instructions For Use

4.2 Preparing and loading instruments

The Statim 7000 has been tested to a maximum instrument load of 3.4 Kg (7.5 lbs) for
Unwrapped and Wrapped cycles and 0.8 Kg (1.7 lbs) for the Rubber and Plastics cycle. For
information on how to make up the appropriate weight, consult the "Instrument Mass Guide"
later in this chapter. Before loading any instruments into the Statim 7000, consult
the manufacturer's reprocessing instructions.
• Clean Instruments
Clean and rinse all instruments before loading them into the cassette. Disinfectant residues
and solid debris may inhibit sterilization and damage the instruments, the cassette, and the
Statim. Lubricated instruments must be wiped thoroughly and any excess lubricant should be
removed before loading.
• Unwrapped Instruments
Arrange unwrapped instruments on the instrument rack in the tray so that they do not touch
one another. This ensures that steam reaches all surfaces and will promote drying.
Instruments must not be stacked or piled in the cassettes, as this will impede the
sterilization process.
• Wrapped Instruments
Place the instruments into autoclave bags according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Place the wrapped instruments on the pouched load rack (01-110301S) and arrange them
to avoid overlap. Ensure that all wrapped loads are dry before handling and /or storage to
maintain sterility.
SciCan recommends the use of paper / paper and plastic / paper autoclave bags
manufactured in accordance to EN 86 .8 or pouches such as the Crosstex sterilization pouch.
Loosely pack instruments in the bags to allow steam penetration to all instrument surfaces.
Instruments that have been loaded into an instrument cassette can be packaged into a
sterilization wrap such as the Dextex II.
The Use of cloth wraps is not recommended in the Statim 7000.
• Rubber and Plastic Instruments
The following materials can be sterilized in the Statim:
nylon, polycarbonate (Lexan™), polypropylene, PTFE (Teflon™), acetal (Delrin™),
polysulfone (Udel™), polyetherimide (Ultem™), silicone rubber, and polyester.
When loading rubber and plastic instruments in the tray, leave a space between the
instruments and the cassette walls. This ensures that steam reaches all surfaces, and
will promote drying.
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