Preparation Of Carbon Steel Instruments - VWR AccuSterilizer 1130 Series Operation Manual

Note
Do not place carbon steel
instruments directly onto
stainless steel trays. Place
an unbleached towel or
paper wrap on the tray and
place the instruments on the
towel or paper.
When wrapping instruments
for sterilization, use a
material which promotes
drying.
5. Refer to manufacturer's recommendations
for lubricating instruments after ultrasonic
cleaning. Use a silicon lubricant which will
not interfere with sterilization.
Preparation of Carbon Steel
Instruments
Carbon steel instruments must be carefully
prepared prior to sterilization to prevent rusting.
After cleaning according to the manufacturer's
recommendations or the methods presented in
Instrument Cleaning Prior To Sterilization,
prepare carbon steel instruments as follows:
1. Prepare a 2% solution of sodium nitrate in
water (approximately one table spoon in a
quart of water). Completely immerse the
instruments in the solution and allow them
to soak for three minutes.
2. Remove the instruments and package
them for sterilization or place on trays if
sterilizing unwrapped. Do not rinse or
wipe instruments prior to sterilization.
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