Steris SYSTEM 1 endo Operator's Manual page 8

WARNINGS (continued):
S40 Sterilant Concentrate contains 35% peracetic acid in the inner cup of the container. Eye contact with the sterilant
concentrate can cause irreversible eye damage, including blindness.
Contact with 35% peracetic acid can cause destruction of skin tissue. Avoid contact with the skin.
Peracetic acid is a flammable material. Do not smoke when handling, storing, transporting, or disposing of S40
Sterilant Concentrate.
To avoid accumulated concentration of peracetic acid vapor, use S40 Sterilant Concentrate in a well ventilated room
or area.
High concentrations of peracetic acid vapor will cause tearing of the eyes and irritate the nose, throat, and lungs.
Persons who are asthmatics may be more sensitive to the effects of inhaled peracetic acid vapors.
Although the use dilution of the S40 Sterilant Concentrate is not corrosive to skin or the eyes, it may cause eye
irritation.
Adequate cleaning of the medical device is required. Residual patient soil or other material or cleaning agents may
decrease effectiveness of S40 Sterilant Concentrate.
Do not use S40 Sterilant Concentrate past the expiration date printed on the carton.
Do not use partially filled, leaking, or damaged containers of S40 Sterilant Concentrate.
When disposing of S40 Sterilant Concentrate, thoroughly rinse the carton and container before attempting to
manually open the sterilant container.
Extreme care should be taken if an attempt is made to manually open a sealed container of S40 Sterilant Concentrate.
Use extreme care when cutting through the lid and the inner cup when disposing of a submerged container of S40
Sterilant Concentrate to avoid personal injury.
The SYSTEM 1 endo Processor must be installed by qualified personnel and according to correct national and local
electrical safety codes. Failure to do so can result in shock hazard that could endanger the health of the Operator.
The 0.2 micron MaxLife water filter must be changed every 180 days.
Use of a blocked or damaged aspirator may result in ineffective liquid chemical sterilization.
Repairs and adjustments to this equipment must be made only by STERIS or STERIS-trained service personnel.
Maintenance performed by unqualified personnel or installation of unauthorized parts could cause personal injury,
result in improper equipment performance, invalidate the warranty, or result in costly damage. Contact STERIS
regarding service options.
Regularly scheduled preventive maintenance is required for safe and reliable operation of this equipment. Contact
STERIS Customer Service to schedule preventive maintenance.
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T6900 Rev A Operator Manual
SYSTEM 1 endo Liquid Chemical Sterilant Processing System
Listing of Warnings and Cautions