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Sterilization means adopting precise operational protocol and applying a system.
Autoclave is the final link of this system. Those who do not follow all of the various phases of
the sterilization system will be unsatisfied with the final result.
TECNO-GAZ S.p.A. produces all the devices for each phase of the sterilization cycle.
Therefore, it is necessary to:
1 - Prepare a precise written operational protocol to distribute to all operators assigned to
sterilization.
TECNO-GAZ S.p.A. can provide these personalized protocols.
2 - Follow carefully and with attention all of the sterilization cycle phases:
DISINFECTION obligatory phase, in base of that is obligatory for the operator security, to be
done with immersion in chemical liquids or thermo-disinfection.
CLEANING the most important phase which insures the removal of all types of residual,
chemical and organic. The most suitable instruments are ultrasound baths.
DRYING essential phase to avoid corrosion of instruments and interference of the sterilization
cycle.
PACKAGING essential phase for maintaining sterile the treated instruments.
STERILIZATION final phase of steam sterilization
STANDARD STERILIZATION PROCEDURE
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