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S T E R I L E
P R O C E S S I N G
Sterile reprocessing staff want to perform decontamination, put
the instruments in the container, put the container in the autoclave, then close the lid before transport to the OR. Fewer steps
equal better compliance with protocols, particularly in pressurepacked situations.
4. Chemical indicators
A Class 5 chemical integrator should be used in each container
because it provides an instant readout to verify a successful cycle.
Some people like to use more than one in different parts of the container, and that's fine, too. Our flash containers have a port on the
front that allows for
the displacement of
air during the sterilization cycle. An
"accept" on the integrator identifies that
the sterilization
parameters were
attained and provides additional
assurance that the
autoclave performed
properly.
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