Chapter 4. Operation; Before You Start; Start And Warm-Up; Biological Indicators - Johnson & Johnson Sterrad 100NX User Manual

Chapter 4. Operation
Operation

Before You Start

Start and Warm-up

Biological Indicators

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STERRAD 100NX User's Guide
Each time you use the STERRAD
provided in the "Load Preparation" chapter. It is your responsibility to be
familiar with the load preparation and safety information provided in this
user's guide.
1. Turn on the main power switch located on left front side panel (as you
face it) of the sterilizer.
2. The sterilizer begins by warming up. The warm-up can take up to 1 hour.
Note: The sterilizer should not be turned off during warm-up.
3. "Touch Screen to Start" appears on the display when the sterilizer is
ready for use.
Biological indicators are an important method of confi rming that sterilization
was achieved during a cycle. The following biological testing methods are
recommended:
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The STERRAD CYCLESURE
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used as a standard method for frequent monitoring of the STERRAD
Sterilizer cycle, are used as follows:
Compare the processed STERRAD
positive control vial.
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100NX Sterilizer, follow the instructions
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24 Biological Indicator (BI), when
® CYCLESURE ® 24 vial with the
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