SciCan STATIM 5000,STATIM 2000S Operator's Manual

STATIM 2000/5000

CASSETTE AUTOCLAVE

• Operator’s Manual

• Manual del Operador

• Manual do Operação

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STAT IM 2000/5000 Operator’s Manual 95-113471 Rev 1.0. Copyright 2012 SciCan Ltd . All rights reserved.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2. Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2.1 Disclaimers

2.2 Statim 2000 - Unit Overview

2.3 Statim 5000 - Unit Overview

3. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3.1 Environmental Considerations

3.2 Unit Placement

3.3 Connecting the Waste Bottle

3.4 Filling the Reservoir

3.5 Priming the Statim Pump

3.6 Setting the Time and Date

3.7 Language Selection

3.8 Assigning Unit Identifier Number

3.9 Preparing the Unit for Use

3.10 Shipping the Unit

4. Instructions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4.1 Statim 2000 - Cassette

4.2 Statim 5000 - Cassette

4.3 Statim 5000 - STAT-DRI Plates

4.4 Preparing and Loading Instruments

4.5 Using Biological/Chemical Indicators

4.6 Instrument Weight Table

4.7 Statim 2000 - Selecting a Cycle

4.8 Statim 2000 - Running a Cycle

4.9 Statim 5000 - Selecting a Cycle

4.10 Statim 5000 - Running a Cycle

4.11 Stopping a Cycle

STAT IM Cassette Autoclave and Statim are registered trademarks and
STAT-DRI, Your Infection Control Specialist, DriTec
trademarks of SciCan Ltd. All other trademarks referred to in this manual
are the property of their respective owners.

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and DriTecClogos are

5. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

5.1 Cleaning the Cassette

5.2 Cleaning the Water Reservoir Filter

5.3 Cleaning the Reservoir

5.4 Cleaning the Exterior Surfaces

5.5 Changing the Statim 2000 Air Filter

5.6 Changing the Bacteria Retentive Air Filters

5.7 Replacing the Cassette Seal

5.8 Maintaining Fluid Levels

5.9 Reading Water Quality

5.10 Preventative Maintenance Schedule

6. The Communication Port . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

6.1 The RS232 Communication Port

6.2 Installing the Statim Data Logger

6.3 Cycle Printout Overview

7. Internal Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

7.1 Installing Paper on the Internal Printer

7.2 Removing Internal Printer Paper Jams

8. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

9. Spare Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

10. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

11. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

11.1 Statim 2000 - Specifications

11.2 Statim 5000 - Specifications

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1. Introduction

Statim 5000

Statim 2000

Congratulations on your selection of the STATIM Cassette Autoclave®. We are confident
that you have purchased the finest equipment of its type. The Statim is a compact,
counter-top unit that features a number of sterilizing cycles designed to meet your needs
and suitability for steam sterilization.

The details of installing, operating and servicing your Statim

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are all contained within this
operatorʼs manual. To ensure years of safe, trouble-free service please read these
instructions before operating this unit and keep them for future reference. Operational,
maintenance and replacement instructions should be followed for the product to perform
as designed. Contents of this manual are subject to change without notice
to reflect changes and improvements to the Statim product.

The Statim is suitable for the sterilization of dental and medical instruments designed
to withstand steam sterilization. The Statim is not designed to sterilize liquids, cloth
loads, biomedical waste or materials not compatible with steam sterilization.
The processing of such loads may result in incomplete sterilization and / or damage to
the autoclave. For more information about instrument suitability for steam sterilization,
consult the manufacturersʼ reprocessing instructions.

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2. Important Information

2.1 Disclaimers

Use only steam-process distilled water in your Statim. Deionized, demineralized, or
specially filtered water should not be used. Never use tap water.

Do not permit any person other than certified personnel to supply parts for, service or
maintain your Statim. SciCan shall not be liable for incidental, special or consequential
damages caused by any maintenance or services performed on the Statim by a third
party, or for the use of equipment or parts manufactured by a third party, including lost
profits, any commercial loss, economic loss, or loss arising from personal injury.

Never remove the cover of the unit and never insert objects through holes or openings in
the cabinetry. Doing so may damage the unit and / or pose a hazard to the operator.

All elements of this book are common to both Statim 2000 and Statim 5000 except
when noted.

IMPORTANT:

Follow local guidelines governing verification of the sterilization procedure.

Drying Performance

The Statim 2000 and 5000 have been designed to provide a complete sterilization
solution for your unwrapped and wrapped instrument needs: rapid sterilization
balanced with rapid drying, by using the SciCan Dri-Tec Drying Technology.

To dry instruments, the Statim 2000 uses a combination of forced filtered air and
convection heat. The convection heat is derived from utilizing the remaining heat in the
system after the sterilization phase has been completed. The heat is then captured and
released into the cassette to rapidly dry a properly loaded cassette.

The Statim 5000 also uses forced filtered air and heat generated by the sterilization
phase to dry the instruments. The heat generated by the sterilization phase is absorbed
by the drying plates and then transferred directly to the load. This then results in an
accelerated, rapid drying of a properly loaded Statim cassette.

Please refer to this operator's manual for instructions on the proper arrangement of
instruments in the cassette and the use of Stat-Dri plates (Statim 5000). By carefully
following these directions on how to properly load the cassette chamber, rapid drying of
the load will be achieved.

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2.2 Statim 2000 — Unit overview

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level indicator

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keypad

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reservoir cap/

water filter

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LCD

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power indicator

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active indicator

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power switch

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power cable port

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leveler feet

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exhaust tube port

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compressor

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cassette
RS232 port (not on all models)

biological filter

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The following symbols
appear in the margins
of this book.

The following symbols
may appear on the unit:

START

button

STOP

button

A potential hazard
to the operator.

UNWRAPPED
cycles

WRAPPED
cycles

Power
Indicator LED

RUBBER /
PLASTIC
cycles

Air dry only.

Active
Indicator LED

A situation which
may lead to a
mechanical failure.

Caution: Refer to
manual for details

Important
information

Caution: Hot Surface
and/or Hot Steam

Caution: Risk of electrical
shock. Disconnect supply
before servicing

When you receive your Statim 2000 packing carton, the items listed below will be included.
If any of the items are missing, contact your dealer immediately so that the situation can be corrected.

Cassette Tray and Lid

Unwrapped Instrument

Power Cord

Operatorʼs Manual

Rack

Waste Bottle

Bottle Lid Fitting

Tube Mounting Hardware

Exhaust Tube

Stat-Dri

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keypad

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reservoir cap/
water filter

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LCD

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power indicator

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active indicator

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power switch

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power cable port

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leveler feet

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exhaust tube port

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biological filter

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optional internal printer (not on all models)

The following symbols
appear in the margins
of this book.

The following symbols
may appear on the unit:

START

button

STOP

button

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5

UNWRAPPED
cycles

WRAPPED
cycles

Power
Indicator LED

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A potential hazard
to the operator.

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cassette

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A situation which
may lead to a
mechanical failure.

RUBBER /
PLASTIC
cycles

Heavy Duty
Unwrapped

Active
Indicator LED

Figure 2

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RS232 port (not on all models)

Important
information

Caution: Hot Surface
and/or Hot Steam

Caution: Risk of electrical
shock. Disconnect supply
before servicing

Caution: Refer to
manual for details

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When you receive your Statim 5000 packing carton, the items listed below will be included. If any of the items
are missing, contact your dealer immediately so that the situation can be corrected.

Cassette Tray and Lid

Unwrapped
Instrument Rack

Wrapped Instrument Rack

STAT-DRI Plates

(Not standard with U.S. models)

Power Cord

Operatorʼs Manual

(Standard with N.A. models only)

Waste Bottle

Exhaust Tube

and Bottle Lid Fitting

Tube Mounting Hardware

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STAT-DRI / STAT-DRI Plus

3. Installation

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3.1 Environmental Considerations

There are several factors that may affect the performance of your Statim.
Please review these factors, and select a suitable location in which to install the unit.

• Temperature and Humidity

Avoid installing your Statim in direct sunlight or close to a heat source
(e.g. vents or radiators). The recommended operating temperatures are
15-25˚C (59˚F to 77˚F) with humidity of 25-70%.

• Spacing

The vents and openings on the Statim should remain uncovered and unobstructed.
Leave a minimum of 50 mm/2˝ between the top, sides and back of the unit and
any wall or partition.

• Venting

The Statim should be operated in a clean, dust free environment.

• Work Surface

The Statim should be placed on a flat, level, water-resistant surface.
Never install and operate the unit on a sloped surface.

• Electromagnetic Environment

The Statim has been tested and meets applicable standards for electromagnetic
emissions. While the unit does not emit any radiation, it may itself be affected by other
equipment which does. We recommend that the unit be kept away from potential
sources of interference.

• Electrical Requirements

Use properly grounded and fused power sources with the same voltage rating as
indicated on the label at the back of your Statim. Avoid multiple outlet receptacles. If
using a surge suppressor power bar, plug in one Statim only.

3.2 Unit Placement

When placing the unit on a counter top, ensure the following:

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• The level indicator bubble
balanced in the front right quadrant of the target. This
will ensure that the unit drains properly. Adjusting the
three leveler feet will help you move the bubble if
necessary.

on the front panel should be

• The unit should be stable and all four feet should be
securely in contact with the counter surface.
This will prevent the unit from moving freely.

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3.3 Connecting the Waste Bottle

The waste bottle
to steam and then drained from the cassette. To connect the waste bottle to the
Statim, follow these steps (see Figure 4):

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is used to collect the wastewater after it has been converted

1. Insert the exhaust

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fitting

on the back of the unit and

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tube into the

5000

connect tightly.

2. Cut the tube to length and slide the waste

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bottle fitting

into place.

3. Place the free end of the tube into

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the hole in the lid of the waste bottle and
hand-tighten the fitting. Do not

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coil the exhaust tube.

4. Unscrew the lid and copper condenser

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coil

assembly from the waste bottle.

The lid and coil should come out together.

5. Fill the waste bottle with water to the MIN
line and replace the lid and copper
condenser assembly. Empty the waste
bottle often to avoid unpleasant odors
and discoloration of the contents. (A

2000

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low-level disinfectant, prepared according
to the manufacturerʼs instructions, may be

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added to the waste bottle to remedy this
situation). As a minimum, empty the waste
bottle each time you refill the reservoir.

6. Place the waste bottle near the unit. Store
the bottle below the unit. The tube can be routed through a hole, (8 mm/0.3˝ in
diameter) in the counter-top and secured with the provided nylon clamps.

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Figure 4

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3.4 Filling the Statim Reservoir

When filling the reservoir, ensure you only use steam processed distilled water
containing less than 5 ppm total dissolved solids (having conductivity of less than
10 μS / cm). The impurities and additives in other water sources will cause an error
reading on the LCD. If you have a water conductivity meter (available from SciCan,
order number 01-103139S) check each new water container before filling the reservoir.
If your unit is equipped with a Rev 7 PCB or higher (software SxxxR6xx), you can read
the water conductivity by refering to Section 5.9 Reading Water Quality.

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To fill the reservoir, follow these steps

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(see Figure 5):

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1. Remove the reservoir cap

2. Pour steam-process distilled water into the
reservoir until almost full (a maximum of
4L/1 U.S. gal). Use a funnel to avoid
spillage.

3. Replace and secure the cap.

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3.5 Priming the Statim Pump

To prime the Statim pump, follow these steps (see Figure 6):

1. Move the unit to the edge of the work surface. The front leveler feet should be
approximately 12 mm/0.5˝ from the edge.

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2. Lift the front left corner of the unit upward and remove the drain tube
the clip located on the underside of the unit.

3. Pull the drain tube outward so the free end can be positioned over a water container.

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4. Fill the reservoir with steam-process distilled water.

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5. Remove the plug

from the end of the drain tube and allow water to drain from the

tube into a container for 30 seconds. When the

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water flows in a steady stream, replace the stopper.

6. Lift the front left corner of the unit upward and

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reinsert the tube into the clip on the underside of
the unit. Push the excess length of tubing back
into the space provided.

Figure 6

Make sure the plug in the drain tube is secured.

After installation, and before sterilizing any instruments, run two Wrapped cycles.
For further instructions, see Section 3.9 Preparing the Unit for Use.

3.6 Setting the Time and Date

To set the time and date, follow these steps and watch the blinking cursor on the LCD:

1. Power the Statim OFF.

2. Press and hold the UNWRAPPED cycle button.

3. While pressing the UNWRAPPED cycle button,
power the Statim ON. The LCD display reads:

14:23 11/15/2006

HH:MM DD/MM/YYYY

Display when setting the Date / Time

4. Use the cycle buttons to select and change the selected fieldʼs value. To increase a fieldʼs
value, press the UNWRAPPED cycle button. Hold the button down to increase the value.

5. To decrease the value, press the WRAPPED cycle button.

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6. To select the next field, press the RUBBER AND PLASTICS cycle button.

7. To save changes and return to the regular operating mode, press the STOP button.

8. To quit without making changes, power the Statim OFF.

3.7 Language Selection

The messages displayed on the LCD can be changed to a number of different languages.
To change the current language selections, follow these steps:

1. Turn the power switch at the back of the unit OFF.

2. Press and hold the WRAPPED cycle button.

3. While depressing the WRAPPED

cycle button, turn the power switch at
the back of the unit to ON.

4. Press the UNWRAPPED cycle button to scroll to the next language selection.

5. Press the WRAPPED cycle button to scroll to the previous language.

6. When the desired language is displayed, press the STOP button to save the selection

and return to the regular operating mode.

N.A. ENGLISH

Display when scrolling through languages

3.8 Assigning Unit Identifier Number

1. Power the Statim OFF.

2. Press and hold the RUBBER / PLASTIC cycle button.

3. While pressing the RUBBER / PLASTIC cycle button, power the Statim ON.

4. Using the cycle buttons, select a maximum of 3 digits to be used as the unitʼs identifier.

The UNWRAPPED button will increase the selected value and the WRAPPED cycle
button will decrease it. Use the RUBBER / PLASTIC to move to the next digit.

5. To save changes and return to the regular operating mode, press the STOP button.

STATIM 2000 S2S2R601

#323

Display when assigning unit number

3.9 Preparing Unit for Use

Once the unit is installed and before any instruments are sterilized, run two Wrapped Cycles
(see Section 4.8 Statim 2000 - Running a Cycle and 4.10 Statim 5000 - Running a Cycle).
Remove the cassette once it has cooled. Clean the top (lid) and bottom (tray) sections using
a soft cloth to wipe the inside surfaces and then rinse thoroughly with tap water. Once the
cassette is clean and dry, coat the inside surfaces with STAT-DRI.

3.10 Shipping the Unit

Before you move the unit, you will need to drain the reservoir. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Place a water container below the unit.

2. Using the drain tube (see Section 3.5 Priming the Statim Pump, Figure 6) empty the

contents of the reservoir into the water container.

3. Remove any remaining water from the reservoir with a non-linting, absorbant towel.

4. Screw-in the three leveler feet found underneath the unit.

5. Repack the unit in the original packing materials and include all accessories originally

included with the unit.

6. Specify heated and insured shipping.

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4. Instructions For Use

4.1 Statim 2000 — Using the Cassette

When removing the cassette after a cycle, exercise caution as the metal areas will be
hot and the cassette may contain hot steam.

• To open the cassette:

1. Hold the cassette handle with your thumbs facing inward on the cassette latch.

2. Push downward on the cassette latch.

cassette latch

3. Raise the cassette lid upwards and disengage
the hinge.

4. Rest the lid on its outer surface.

• To close the cassette:

1. Align the hinge tab on the cassette lid with

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the hinge slot on the rear of the bottom tray.

2. As you begin to close the lid, the hinge tab and slot will engage.

• Inserting the cassette into the Statim 2000:

1. Place the end of the cassette into the unit.

2. Gently push inward until you hear a “click

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sound.

Never push the cassette into the Statim with force as the interior components could
be damaged.

• Removing the cassette:

1. Grasp the handle with two hands and pull away from the unit.

2. Pull the cassette clear of the unit and set down on a firm surface.

• Disengaging the cassette

When not in use, the cassette should be disengaged. To disengage the cassette, grasp
the handle and pull the cassette out until there is a 15 mm to 20 mm (

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/2 to 3/4") gap

between the front of the Statim 2000 and the cassette handle.

• STAT-DRI

Treatment of the interior surfaces of the cassette with the STAT-DRI drying agent,
provided with your unit, will enhance the drying process. (Replacement bottles are
available from SciCan, order number 2OZPLUS, 8OZPLUST, 32OZPLUS).

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When removing the cassette after a cycle, exercise caution as the metal areas will be
hot and the cassette may contain hot steam.

• To open the cassette:

1. Push the carry handle

open position.

2. Put your hands on either side of the

cassette handle.

3. Insert your forefingers in the slots and

place your thumbs on the thumb pads.

4. Press down with your thumbs and

pull up with your forefingers until
the lid opens.

5. Raise the cassette lid and disengage

from the tray. Rest the lid on its
outer surface.

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• To close the cassette:

1. Align the hinge tab on the lid with the

hinge slot on the tray.

2. As you begin to close the lid, the hinge

tab and slot will engage.

3. Place the carry handle into the

closed position.

• Inserting the cassette into the

Statim 5000:

1. Hold the cassette handle in one hand

and the carry handle in the other as
shown in Figure 8.

2. Place the end of the cassette into the unit and drop the carry handle into its

closed position.

3. Gently push the cassette inward until you hear a click sound.

Never push the cassette into the Statim with force as the interior components could
be damaged.

Figure 8

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• Removing the cassette:

1. Grasp the cassette handle with one hand and pull out from the unit.

2. As the cassette emerges from the unit, grasp the carry handle with your free hand
and lift it upwards.

3. Pull the cassette clear from the unit and set down on a firm surface.

• Disengaging the cassette

When not in use, the cassette should be disengaged. To disengage the cassette, grasp
the handle and pull the cassette out until there is a 15 mm to 20 mm (
between the front of the Statim 5000 and the cassette handle.

4.3 Statim 5000 — STAT-DRI Plates

The Statim 5000 cassette uses STAT-DRI plates to enhance the drying process
for wrapped instruments. The adjustable plates are designed for the unwrapped
instruments rack and eliminate the need for a separate wrapped instrument rack.
Up to ten plates can be arranged along the length of the rack. Each unit is shipped
with five STAT-DRI plates. Additional plates may be ordered from SciCan (SciCan
part number 01-103935).

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To install and adjust a STAT-DRI plate, follow these steps:

1. Hold a plate over the desired position, tilted slightly
forward with the tabs down.

2. Insert the tabs between the mesh of the
unwrapped instrument rack.

3. Each tab has an elongated slot. Slide the plate until
the wire is at the end of each slot.

4. Release the plate to the resting position.

5. Prepare and load instruments for sterilization.

4.4 Preparing and Loading Instruments

Before loading any instruments into the Statim, consult the manufacturerʼs reprocessing
instructions.

• Clean Instruments

Clean and rinse all instruments before loading them into the cassette. Disinfectant
residues and solid debris may inhibit sterilization and damage the instruments, the
cassette, and the Statim. Lubricated instruments must be wiped thoroughly and any
excess lubricant should be removed before loading.

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• Unwrapped Instruments

Arrange unwrapped instruments on the instrument rack in the tray so that they
do not touch one another. This ensures that steam reaches all surfaces and will promote
drying.

Instruments must not be stacked or piled in the cassettes, as this will impede the
sterilization process.

• Wrapped Instruments (single wrapped)

Place the instruments into single layer autoclave bags according to the manufacturer's
instructions. Orient the instrument rack in the cassette to ensure that wrapped
instruments rest approximately 6 mm / 0.25" above the cassette base. Place the
wrapped instruments on the rack and arrange them to avoid overlap. Ensure that all
wrapped loads are dry before handling and /or storage to maintain sterility.

The use of cloth wraps in the Statim is not recommended.

SciCan recommends the use of plastic / paper autoclave bags such as SPS™,
Medi-Plus™ and Chex All II™. Steri-Stik™ paper / paper autoclave bags may also

be used. The use of cloth wraps in the Statim is not recommended. Loosely pack

instruments in the bags to allow steam penetration to all instrument surfaces.

The wrapped instrument rack for the Statim 5000 is designed to hold a maximum
of 12 autoclave bags. Care must be taken to ensure that the combined weight of the
loaded bags does not exceed 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs).

The Unwrapped instrument rack fitted with a maximum of 10 Stat-Dri plates will hold
10 autoclave bags.

• Rubber and Plastic Instruments

The following materials can be sterilized in the Statim:

Nylon, polycarbonate (Lexan™), polypropylene, PTFE (Teflon™), acetal (Delrin™),
polysulfone (Udel™), polyetherimide (Ultem™), silicone rubber, and polyester.

When loading rubber and plastic instruments in the tray, leave a space between the
instruments and the cassette walls. This ensures that steam reaches all surfaces, and
will promote drying.

The following materials cannot be sterilized in the Statim:

Polyethylene, ABS, styrene, cellulosics, PVC, Acrylic (Plexiglas™), PPO (Noryl™),
latex, neoprene, and similar materials.

Use of these materials may lead to instrument or equipment damage. If you are unsure
of your instrumentʼs material or construction, do not load into your Statim until you have
checked with the instrument manufacturer.

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• All Instruments

The Statim is NOT intended for sterilizing textiles, liquids or biomedical waste.
Instruments will remain sterile after a successful cycle until the cassette is disengaged
from the unit. Unwrapped instruments, once exposed to ambient or external conditions,
cannot be maintained in a sterile state. If sterile storage is desired, wrap the instruments
to be sterilized in autoclave bags, according to the instrument manufacturerʼs
instructions, and then allow the wrapped cycle to run until the air-dry phase is complete.

Best Practice: Allow instruments (wrapped or unwrapped) to dry completely prior to
handling. Wrapped or pouched instruments must not touch each other to promote
drying and enable effective sterilization.

SciCan recommends the final user carefully choose the most appropriate sterilization
cycle according to the recommendations of their leading infection control authorities and
local regulatory guidelines / recommendations.

• Routine Monitoring

Chemical process indicators suitable for steam sterilizers should be included in or on
each package or load being sterilized. In addition, the weekly use of biological
indicators, which allow you to ascertain whether the instruments have been exposed
to sterilization conditions, is recommended. For Statim 5000 units in the United States,
SciCan recommends using the 3M Attest™ biological monitoring system for routine
monitoring. This system consists of self contained biological indicators and incubators.
It is important to select the correct biological indicator for the cycle being tested.

4.5 Using Biological/Chemical Indicators

For detailed instructions on how to handle, use and dispose of both the biological
and chemical indicators, please consult the product literature accompanying the
3M Attest™ biological indicators or contact the manufacturer directly.

To use the indicators with the Statim, follow these steps:

1. Place the appropriate biological indicator in the Statim chamber.

2. Process the load in the sterilizer according to your usual practice.

3. Ensure that the message “Cycle Complete” is displayed on the LCD after the

cycle is finished.

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