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Table 2: Steam ste rilization c ycles validated with SA LUS - Hygi ene.
* No visible condensation or pooling on the external surface of the container and the contents are free of visible condensation
[ANSI/A AMI ST77:2013 Se ction s 4.4.2 & 5.7]
Users may also conduct sterilizer testing to:
• verify successful sterilization has been achieved using biological and chemical indicators
• determine drying times necessary to achieve dryness of particular load
2. Do not stack the SALUS - Hygiene containers for sterilization. Whenever possible, position the SALUS -
Hygiene vertically with the label facing forward to facilitate load drying.
3. Inspect SALUS – Hygiene container according to Section 11 – “Maintenance and Inspection”.
4. When sterilization is complete and successful, remove the SALUS - Hygiene from the sterilizer.
5. Check the tamper-evident latch to ensure it is extended to indicate the SALUS - Hygiene has been
processed [See Fig. 8].
6. Check the chemical indicator to ensure it has reached recommended sterilization conditions.
7. If using the instruments immediately, transport the container to chairside for immediate use.
8. If the container is to be stored, inspect the container and its contents for dryness. If moisture is present,
reprocess and re-sterilize the load with a longer drying time. Before storing the container, write the expiry
date (30 days from the date it is processed) on the external label.
9. TRANSPORTING AND STORING THE CONTAINER
9.1 Transporting
Steam Sterilizer Type C ycle
Sterilization
Temperature
-0/+6°F
(-0/+3 °C )
Exposure
Time
Recommended
Drying Time
Load Type
Maximum
Instrument
Load Per
Container
Dynamic-air-removal
(pre-vacuum)
Wrapped 270 °F (132°C) 4 minutes 16 m in utes
Solid Hygiene
Instruments &
Lumen Hygiene
Instruments
(Ø .028”
[0.7mm] x L
3.35” [85 mm],
Qt y. 1)
0.487lb (221g)
Dynamic-air-removal
(steam-flush, pressure-pulse, SFPP)
Wrapped 270 °F (132°C) 4 minutes 30 minutes 0.478lb (217g)
Dynamic-air-removal
(pre-vacuum)
Wrapped 273°F (134°C) 4 minutes 30 m inute s 0.473lb (215g)
CAUTION: Burns from hot surfaces. When removing the SALUS - Hygiene after a sterilization cycle, exercise
caution to avoid skin burns as the container surfaces may still be hot. Allow SALUS - Hygiene to cool
sufficiently before handling or wear heat-resistant gloves.
CAUTION: Not all chemical indicators are compatible with SALUS – Hygiene due to their shapes, sizes and pass/
fail indication. Make sure the section of the chemical indicator allows for clear and unambiguous
interpretation of its result through the transparent container sleeve.
IMPORTANT: The SALUS - Hygiene is not designed to be stacked when transporting.
Fig. 8