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9.10 Sterilization
Only sterilize products that have been cleaned and disinfected.
Erbe Elektromedizin recommends steam sterilization with the
method described below. If other sterilization methods are used,
Erbe Elektromedizin shall bear no responsibility.
Steam sterilization
• Fractionated vacuum method with adequate product drying
• Holding time 3 to 18 minutes at 132 to 138 °C
• Sterilizers in accordance with applicable national standards
and regulations (e.g. DIN EN 13060 or DIN EN 285)
• Sterilization process validated according to DIN EN
ISO 17665
Please follow the recommendations issued by the sterilizer man-
ufacturer concerning loading, handling, and drying times.
9.11 Overview of validated procedures
The following procedures have been validated as suitable for
processing the product:
• Precleaning with hydrogen peroxide and with Stammopur R
cleaning agent (Dr. H. Stamm GmbH, Berlin/Germany).
– Hydrogen peroxide: Dosage 3%, exposure time
5 minutes at 20 °C.
– Stammopur R: Dosage 2%, exposure time 10 minutes at
20 °C, using ultrasonic equipment.
• Manual cleaning/disinfection with the detergent Cidezyme
and disinfectant Cidex OPA (Johnson & Johnson Medical
Limited, Gargrave, Skipton).
– Cidezyme: Dosage 1.6%, 5 minutes exposure time at
room temperature.
– Cidex OPA: Dosage 0.3%, 12 minutes exposure time at
20 °C.
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