Sterilization for outside United States Market
STANDARD GRAVITY STEAM STERILIZATION CYCLES
Gravity Steam Sterilization Cycle (Outside U.S. Market)
• Temperature: 132°C (270°F) - 135°C (275°F)
• Exposure Time: 15 – 30 minutes
• Dry Time (non lumens): 30 minutes
• Dry Time (lumens): 45 minutes
• Sterilization Configuration: Sterilization Wrap
(2 layer-1 ply, or 1 layer -2 ply – examples: cellulose,
polypropylene, muslin)
Gravity Steam Sterilization Cycle (Outside U.S. Market)
Non lumens
• Temperature: 121°C (250°F)
• Exposure Time: 30 minutes
• Dry Time (non lumens): 30 minutes
• Sterilization Configuration: Sterilization Wrap
(2 layer-1 ply, or 1 layer -2 ply – examples: cellulose,
polypropylene, muslin)
Storage
After sterilization, devices should remain in sterilization
packaging and be stored in a clean, dry environment.
Warranty
CareFusion offers a lifetime guarantee on every surgical device
bearing the V. Mueller brand name (unless otherwise noted).
Surgical devices are guaranteed to be free of functional defects
in workmanship and materials when used normally for its
intended surgical purpose. Any V. Mueller device proving to be
defective will be replaced or repaired at no cost to the customer.
Repair Service
Regardless of age, if any V. Mueller device requires service,
return the device to an authorized repair service center. For
repairs outside the U.S., please contact your local distributor.
Note: All devices being returned for maintenance, repair, etc.
must be cleaned and sterilized per these instructions prior to
shipment.
Contact Information
CareFusion
75 North Fairway Drive
Vernon Hills, IL 60061 USA
800-323-9088
www.carefusion.com
For domestic inquiries email:
GMB-VMueller-Cust-Support@carefusion.com
For international inquiries email:
GMB-SIT-International-Team@carefusion.com
Other Resources
To learn more about sterilization practices and what is required
of manufacturers and end users, visit www.aami.org,
www.aorn.org or www.iso.org
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