Steam
This sterilizer requires exhausts steam when the door is opened.
What is a tabletop sterilizer
The spore used to monitor EtO processing
What is Bacillus Atropheus
Sterile items should be placed in these during hand carry for protection.
What are dust covers / transport bins.
These devices are used to to test whether or not the conditions have been met to sufficiently eliminate all microbial life
What are Biological Indicators
This term is used to describe all devices that are used to view inside a body cavity
What is endoscope/s
Should not be used for implants except in an emergency
What is IUSS
The phase where H2O2 is pumped from a cassette into the vaporizer bowl and vaporized into the chamber
What is injection
The frequency of which sterile packages should be handled.
What is as little as possible
In the event an implant must be used before a BI result is read, this must occur
What is documentation
These can detect microscopic holes in the shaft of a laparoscopic instrument
What is an electronic / insultation testing device
The part of the autoclave responsible for automatically controlling the flow of air and condensate from the chamber
What is the thermostatic trap
The time range for H2O2 Plasma sterilizer cycles
What is 24-75 minutes
The area where external shipping containers are removed from pre-sterilized packages
What is the break-out area
This is done on a sterilizer after installation, relocation, malfunctions, major repairs, or any time there is significant change to the utilities connected to the sterilizer
What is qualification testing
These instruments should never have metal-to-metal contact to prevent surface damage
What are laser-finished instruments
These should be placed on edge using a basket or rack
What are peel pouches
The cycle time range for EtO sterilizer cycles
What is 9 to 18 hours
Although not required these wil help protect sterile items from dust
Must be done when a sterilizer can switch between gravity and dynamic air removal functions
What is multiple cycle testing
This process uses a stencil, solutions, and electricity to mark stainless steel
What is acid-based etching
The cooling time frame for larger surgical sets
What is two hours or longer
The temperature during a 12 hour aeration in EtO
What is 140 degrees Fahrenheit
This is the light requirement for a sterile storage area
What is 200 to 500 Lux
The manner in which BI PCD packs should be loaded into the sterilizer
What is according to the manufacturer's IFU
This process is typically referred to as "dipping" and is typically performed at a repair facility
What is heat-fused nylon