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Table-top Steam Sterilizers. The purpose of this document is to record process parameters for steam sterilization in community health care settings. This will assist with tracking of medical devices used on clients/patients/residents in the event of a recall or follow-up investigation.

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For each sterilization cycle, record the type of sterilizer and cycle used; the load identification number; the load contents; the exposure parameters (e.g., time and temperature); the operator's name or initials; and the results of mechanical, chemical, and biological monitoring.

Sterilization records (mechanical, chemical, and biological) should be retained for a time period in compliance with standards (e.g., Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Facilities requests 3 years) and state and federal regulations.

8 Sterilizer maintenance and repairs should be documented in a paper or electronic record keeping system. 9 Sterilization records should be kept for seven years. facilities: Safety and effectiveness (ANSI/AAMI ST41) document recommends the use of a BI PCD in every other ethylene oxide sterilization cycle.

Steam Sterilization. Flash Sterilization. Low-Temperature Sterilization Technologies. Ethylene Oxide “Gas” Sterilization. Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma. Peracetic Acid Sterilization. Microbicidal Activity of Low-Temperature Sterilization Technologies. Bioburden of Surgical Devices.

For each sterilization cycle, record the type of sterilizer and cycle used; the load identification number; the load contents; the exposure parameters (e.g., time and temperature); the operator's name or initials; and the results of mechanical, chemical, and biological monitoring.

Autoclave Log: Contact information: Laboratory, room number, phone number. Type of material sterilized/cycle. Temperature, pressure, and length of time the load is sterilized.