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4. Instructions For Use
• 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 instrument’s material or construction, do not load into your Statim until you have
checked with the instrument manufacturer.
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