Recommended Cleaning and Sterilization Procedure

  1. Disassemble instrument(s).
  2. Remove debris from components with hot water and soap or mild detergent.
  3. Load instrument(s) into autoclave and cycle per autoclave manufacturer's instructions (sterilization conditions are listed below). Do not exceed 270 F (132 C).
Sterilizer Temperature/Pressure Time
Steam Autoclave
 121C (250F)/15 psi (103.4 kPa) 15 min.
(unwrapped items)
 132C (270F)/30 psi (206.8 kPa) 3 min.
 
Steam Autoclave
 121C (250F)/15 psi (103.4 kPa) 20 min.
(lightly wrapped items)
 132C (270F)/30 psi (206.8 kPa) 8 min.
 
Steam Autoclave
 121C (250F)/15 psi (103.4 kPa) 20 min.
(heavily wrapped items)
 132C (270F)/30 psi (206.8 kPa) 10 min.

NOTE: Please carefully follow the above directions. Failure to do so may result in damage to your instruments, autoclave, or other items placed in your autoclave.