Packaging for Sterilization
The clean, dry instruments should be placed in the Steribox sterilization container. The container should
be bagged in a sterilization pouch that is validated for use in a 132ºC pre-vacuum steam sterilization
cycle. The sterilization pouch should be sealed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Sterilization
The reusable Hu-Friedy & EMS handpieces, instruments, and accessories must be steam-sterilized
prior to the fi rst use and following each patient use. Hu-Friedy & EMS recommend sterilization in a
fractional prevacuum cycle at 132°C for 4 minutes with a drying time of 20 minutes. Hu-Friedy & EMS
recommend use of biological indicators and chemical indicators that have been validated for use in a
132ºC pre-vacuum steam sterilization cycle.
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