Symmetry Surgical FlashPak 9020 Instrucciones De Uso página 3

4. See chart below for recommended instrument weight per FlashPak model. Recommended weights are based upon limiting the total
loaded container weight to approximately 25 Ibs. (11.4 kg) per AAMI ST77:2006/(R)2010, Containment Devices for Reusable Medical
Devices. Instruments should be uniformly distributed across the wire basket. Ensure that instruments are properly loaded so that they do
not contact the valve or interfere with closing the lid. Hinged devices should be in an open position when placed in the FlashPak.
FlashPak Model
9020
w/ 9020-08 Basket
9030
w/ 9030-08 Basket
9040
w/ 9040-08 Basket
9050
w/ 9050-08 Basket
Note: Symmetry Surgical has validated the FlashPak model 9050 with a combined instrument and container weight of 35 pounds
for Pre-vacuum and 28 pounds for Gravity.
5. Place the wire basket containing the instruments inside FlashPak. Instruments may be placed
directly into the FlashPak without using the wire basket but care must be taken to ensure the
instruments do not contact the valve plate. Contact with the valve plate may interfere with or
damage the valve and sterilization efficacy may be affected.
6. Place an approved multi-parameter chemical integrator (CI) in the center of the basket for
process monitoring. Additional multi-parameter chemical integrators (CI) may be added as
required by hospital procedures and recommended practices.
7. Place the lid on top of the base and secure the four latches.
8. Routine biological testing should be performed in accordance with hospital policy and procedures.
9. Place FlashPak in sterilizer chamber ensuring that its feet sit level and flat on the rack.
CAUTION: Do not stack on top of another container or another FlashPak.
10. Select the appropriate sterilization parameters from the table below:
Sterilization Mode / Device Type
Gravity-displacement /
(non-porous & porous devices)
Pre-Vacuum /
(non-porous & porous devices)
CAUTION: Read and follow the device manufacturer's immediate-use (flash) steam sterilization instructions for specialty items
such as complex devices, power equipment, and batteries before sterilizing them in FlashPak. Failure to follow the manufacturer's
instructions may result in irreparable damage to the device or in the device not being sterilized.
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Maximum Instrument Load Weight Recommendation
Gravity
3 pounds (1.36 Kg)
10 pounds (4.55 Kg)
14 pounds (6.35 Kg)
16 pounds (7.27 Kg)
Minimum Cycle Time (minutes)
10
4
Pre-Vacuum
3 pounds (1.36 Kg)
10 pounds (4.55 Kg)
14 pounds (6.35 Kg)
16 pounds (7.27 Kg)
Minimum Temperature
132°C (270°F)
132°C (270°F)
IFU-1000789 Rev 4