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7.2 ARRANGING THE LOAD
Always use personal protective equipment.
To get the best effectiveness of the sterilization process and preserve the material over time, increasing its useful life,
follow the instructions below.
General notes for the positioning on trays:
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When arranging unwrapped instruments made
with different metals (stainless steel, hardened
steel, aluminum, etc.) use different trays (whenever
possible).
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In case of instruments not made of stainless steel,
put a sterilization paper napkin or a muslin cloth
between instrument and tray, avoiding direct
contact between the two different materials.
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In any case, arrange the objects sufficiently spaced
from each other, so that they can remain in such
position for the whole sterilization cycle.
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Make sure that all instruments are sterilized in an
open position.
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Position cutting instruments, (scissors, scalpels, etc.)
so they can not come into contact with each other
during sterilization; if necessary, use a cotton cloth
or a gauze to isolate and protect them.
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Arrange recipients (glasses, cups, test tubes, etc.) resting on their side, or upended, thus avoiding pooling water.
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Do not load trays beyond the limit indicated (see Appendix); for the user defined cycle, the maximum load
depends on the type of load inserted (e.g., "unwrapped", "solid", etc.) and on the parameters set by the user for
that cycle. According to these aspects, refer to the loads of the cycles with fixed parameters.
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Do not stack trays one on top of the other and do not put them in direct contact with the walls of the sterilization
chamber.
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Always use the supplied tray support.
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To insert and remove trays from the sterilization chamber, always use the special supplied extractor.
Use chemical process monitors suitable for steam autoclaves/sterilizers at the indicated cycle temperatures and times in or on each package or
load being sterilized.
Use chemical and biological indicators according to your local requirements. They should be designed for the particular sterilization cycle
temperature and exposure time being monitored.
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