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The sterilization process can be considered as effective, reliable and repeatable on condition that the instru-
ments and the materials in general are rst properly treated and subsequently correctly positioned inside
the sterilization chamber.
This foresight is even more required when we consider objects within an envelope.
It must be stressed that organic residue or deposit of substances used in the medical practice inevitably
become receptacle of micro-organisms and can hamper the steam sterilization process.
An improper arrangement of the load makes difcult and sometimes impossible the circulation of water
steam on the material and/or inside its cavities, with the consequences that can be imagined.
Therefore we provide a few basic indications concerning these aspects, leaving the customers with the task
of improving their knowledge on the matter in the best fashion.
When handling and moving contaminated material, it is good practice to take the following precautions:
- Always wear rubber gloves with adequate thickness;
- Clean with a germicide detergent the hands protected with the gloves;
- Always use a tray for carrying the tools.
- Never carry the tools directly in your hands;
- Pay attention to any sharp or cutting parts to avoid the risk of infections;
- Separate the objects that must not undergo a sterilization or cannot stand the process;
- When you have nished handling the material, carefully wash your hands still gloved.
All materials and/or tools to be sterilized must be perfectly cleaned and without trace of any kind of residue
(organic and inorganic materials, paper fragments, cotton or gauze swabs, scale, etc.).
Otherwise, the sterilization process could turn out to be not effective, and the sterilizer and the tools themselves undergo irreversible damage.
For an effective cleaning:
- After use, immediately rinse the tools with a jet of running water;
- Divide the tools according to the type of material (carbon steel, stainless steel, brass, aluminium, chrome
etc.) to avoid processes of electrolytic oxidation-reduction;
- Carry out a washing with an ultrasonic cleaner containing a mix of water and germicide solution, carefully
following the manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Carefully rinse and check that the cleaning is complete; if necessary repeat the washing cycle or clean
manually.
- Dry perfectly.
Before the sterilization, check the indications provided by the manufacturer of the tool/ material, checking
any incompatibility.
Meticulously follow the use procedures for detergent or disinfectant products and the instructions for the
washing and automatic lubrication equipment.
The use of sterilization paper envelopes allows both an optimal sterilization and to maintain in time the
sterility condition.
Follow these general indications:
- Envelope the tools one by one or make sure that they are made of the same material;
- Close the envelope with the thermo-sealer.
- Do not use metal points, pins or similar since they do not warrant sterility;
- Arrange the envelopes so as to avoid the creation of air pockets that prevent the correct penetration and
the removal of the steam.
- If possible, arrange the envelopes vertically using a suitable support.
- Never overlap the envelopes one over the other.
6.
PREPARING THE
MATERIAL TO BE
SEALED
6.1. MOVING THE MATERIAL
6.2. CLEANING THE TOOLS
6.3. WRAPPED MATERIAL