...pulsing devices are also cost-effective and require little maintenance. IMMEDIATE-USE STEAM STERILIZATION Immediate-use steam sterilization is a mechanism for sterilizing unwrapped instruments for immediate use.8 Immediate-use steam…

...from the chamber before injecting steam. This provides a more rapid introduction of steam and also allows the autoclave to pump the steam out of the chamber for the drying...

...from the chamber before steam is emitted. The advantages of class S and B include the nearly instantaneous steam penetration, shorter drying time, and ability to fully penetrate even the...

...variety of FDA-cleared steam and dry heat sterilizers available. Steam sterilization (ie, autoclaving) is dependable and economical and is the most widely used sterilization method for items that are not...

...in some practice settings. Without appropriate space within the sterilizing chamber for the heat, steam, or vapor to circulate, sterilization cannot occur. Overloading will result in sterilization failures. Recent models...

...technologies.”9 Its Standard 79 (ST79) is a comprehensive guide to steam sterilization and sterility assurance in health care facilities that reinforces the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care...

...pouch is a good starting point. This will begin to account for the workflow, personnel needed, and packaging requirements (eg, cassettes, wraps, or bags); it will also dictate what types...