Checking The Reprocessing Result With An Indicator / Pcd Test Device - Sirona DAC Universal Operating Instructions Manual

5 Operation
5.1 Regular activities
Installation / major repairs:
Daily monitoring:
Weekly monitoring:
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5.1.2 Checking the reprocessing result with an indicator / PCD
test device
IMPORTANT
Please follow the regulations and guidelines applicable in your country
in your practice.
Before using the DAC Universal after installation or larger repairs, we
recommend checking the sterilization result using a Class 5 chemical
indicator and/or a PCD test device.
See "Testing with a chemical indicator [ → 48]" for details of the
procedure.
See "Testing with a PCD process challenge device [ → 51]" for details of
the procedure.
The manufacturer recommends using a chemical indicator for every
cycle.
A Class 5 chemical indicator is used for testing with the standard
program.
A Class 6 chemical indicator is used for testing with the prion program.
See "Testing with a chemical indicator [ → 48]" for details of the
procedure.
The manufacturer recommends using a chemical indicator in a PCD test
device once a week to simulate a steam penetration test and confirm and
ensure proper sterilization.
See "Testing with a PCD process challenge device [ → 51]" for details of
the procedure.
5.1.2.1 Testing with a chemical indicator
IMPORTANT
Use a commercial chemical indicator (Class 5), e.g. DS chemical
indicator Class 5 for the standard program.
IMPORTANT
Use a commercial chemical indicator (Class 6), e.g. gke Steri-Record C-
S-P-6-SV2 for the prion program.
IMPORTANT
All chemical indicators used in the DAC Universal must be coated or
non-paper chemical indicators.
IMPORTANT
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for use when using a chemical
indicator.
An indicator holder and a chemical indicator are required for batch
testing.
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Operating Instructions DAC Universal
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