Chapter 10 Sterilization
10.1 Methods of Sterilization
The tube kit can be sterilized with a pre-vacuum steam sterilizer. To ensure effective
sterilization, carry out cleaning carefully before autoclaving.
Table 10.1 Compatible methods of cleaning, disinfection and sterilization for PB-30 and consumable
supplies
Main unit
Remote switch
Tube
Tube kit
Filter
Balloon
[Note 1] Follow the conditions of disinfection (Section 9.2).
[Note 2] Follow the sterilization procedure for the balloon (Section 10.4)
Do not sterilize the main unit and the remote switch. Doing so may
damage the equipment.
Method of cleaning
Chemical
cleaning
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
CAUTION
Method of disinfection and sterilization
Ultrasonic
Autoclaving
cleaning
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Chapter 10 Sterilization
Chemical
Gas
disinfection
sterilization
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
[Note 1]
[Note 2]
Yes
Yes
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