Sterilization of Invivo Components
There are three types of sterilization that can be appropriate for our components according to their materials. They are: steam autoclaving, ethylene oxide
(also known as ETO) and dry-heat. Please refer to your preferred method’s equipment for specific times, temperatures, settings and/or directions for use.
This article is to provide general guidance for sterilization according to the materials we use in the our components, but please keep in mind, we are a custom manufacturer, so this information may not apply to the parts you are using. Please refer to the spec sheet of your particular components for more information.
Our components are designed for one-time use only.
| Component | Sterilization Method | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| guide cannulas, internal cannulas, non-threaded dummys, osmotic pump cannulas with PEEK or stainless-steel tubing | steam autoclave, ethylene oxide, dry-heat | For autoclave - maximum temperature of 250º For dry-heat - maximum temperature of 250º |
| dust caps, threaded dummy cannula, locking internal cannula | steam autoclave, ethylene oxide, dry-heat | For autoclave - maximum temperature of 250º Components may swell slightly due to water absorption. For dry-heat - maximum temperature of 250º |
| OPG cannulas, OPGA cannulas, OPDG cannulas, | ethylene oxide | |
| backmounts with polyester mesh | ethylene oxide dry-heat steam autoclave | For dry-heat - maximum temperature of 250º Steam autoclave using 1 cycle only - maximum temperature of 250º |
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