Sterilemax Table Top Steam Sterilizer

STERILIZATION PROCEDURES
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Warning
Do not wrap packs tightly and do
not over fill autoclave bags. Steam
must penetrate through entire
pack. Inadequate sterilization may
result from improper packaging.
Do not seal with staples, pins or
other methods which will puncture
the wrapping material. If wrapping
material is punctured, sterility cannot
be assured once items are
removed from the sterilizer chamber.
Do not overload the trays.
Overloading trays may result in
inadequate sterilization and
unsterile instruments.
Note
If you desire to include a large
number of instruments in a single
package, see Items to be
Sterilized in Packs.
Items to be Sterilized Wrapped
Cleaned items may be wrapped individually in autoclave
paper or placed in commercially prepared autoclave bags. Do
not wrap tightly. Seal with autoclave tape or heat sealer.
Cleaned items may also be sterilized as a group of instruments
wrapped together. You may desire to wrap a group of
similar instruments together, or you may desire to wrap
together the instruments needed for a particular procedure.
Wrap the instruments loosely in 2 to 4 layers of autoclave
paper or muslin or place them in autoclave bags. Seal with
autoclave tape or heat sealer.
Place wrapped items on a perforated tray. Do not overload
tray; allow space around wrapped items for steam circulation.
When using commercial sterilization bags, follow the
manufacturer's instructions for proper use.
Appropriate Wrapping Materials for Steam
Sterilization (Partial List)
Muslin (2 layers), Nylon bagging material,
Commercial autoclave paper (must be as permeable
as muslin), Permeable paper and plastic bags, Cloth
or paper-covered trays
Materials Inappropriate for Wrapping for Steam
Sterilization (Partial List)
Canvas, Impermeable plastics, Aluminum foil,
Sealed jars, canisters or tubes.