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use, not even for the next procedure.
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3. Where can I find the time and temperature settings for IUSS?
You'll find the time and temperature settings for each item to be steril-
ized using IUSS in the manufacturer's written instructions for use. The
instructions for use may or may not require a dry time and may
require a cycle length or temperature different than the traditional
times. Because of the variations, follow the manufacturers' written
instructions for use and adjust the sterilizer settings for each item or
group of items having identical requirements.
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4. The OR sterilizer is broken and I need to process an instrument by IUSS.
Could I perform IUSS in an autoclave in the sterile processing area?
Yes, but only if the sterilizer is capable of achieving the required set-
tings. The instruments should also be processed in a rigid container,
intended for IUSS, which facilitates the safe transportation to the ster-
ile field. The location for sterilization does not depend on the type of
sterilization — IUSS vs. terminal. Rather, it depends on the sterilizer
being able to meet the requirements for sterilization.
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5. May I use IUSS for implants?
No. Immediate-use steam sterilization should not be used for implants,
except in emergency situations when no other option is available.
Follow the manufacturer's written instructions for use when determin-
ing which cycle to use. Place a biological indicator and a class 5 chemi-
cal integrating indicator in each load. Don't use the implant until the
results of the biological indicator is known. If you happen to use an
implant before the biological indicator results are known and the bio-
logical indicator is found to be positive, notify the surgeon and infec-
S T E R I L I Z A T I O N
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experience with quality product lines that clinicians trust to deliver best-in-class
patient care. symmetrysurgical.com
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