Autoclave - FujiFilm PB-30 Operation Manual

10.3 Autoclave

The efficacy of autoclaving sterilization is influenced by many factors including but not
limited to packaging of non-sterile items, positioning and placing in sterilizer, and load
capacity. Check the efficacy of sterilization using biological and chemical indicators. Use
only legally marketed sterilizers and sterilization accessories.
Also, follow the sterilization guideline provided by health service authorities, public
institutions and other facilities, and the operation manual of sterilizer.
For the operation of the autoclave equipment, follow the instruction manual for the
autoclave equipment or the instructions from the manufacturer.
To better ensure successful sterilization, clean carefully according to Chapter 8.
(1) Coil the tube, seal it in a sterile pack.
(2) Carry out autoclaving operation in accordance with the
operation manual of the pre-vacuum steam sterilizer.
Do not sterilize the equipment at the temperature over 134ºC Doing so
may damage the equipment.
CAUTION
Recommended pre-vacuum steam sterilization
(autoclaving) conditions
Sterilizer type
Temperature
Exposure time
Drying time
[Note] The above pre-vacuum steam sterilization
(autoclaving) conditions (132°C for 4 minutes)
were used in FUJIFILM's validation studies.
However, each health care facility should
follow the relevant industry standards,
facility-specific procedures and sterilizer
manufacturer's instructions to ensure the
adequacy of its sterilization processes.
Chapter 10 Sterilization
Pre-vacuum
132°C
4 minutes
20 minutes
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