air residual tests ?

We have usbs which we download on to the computer once amonth insteadmof the paper read outs which as you say fade. Our new one is conntected by wifi so down loads it self.

Hello,
That is right, the manual/handbook will tell, but if the machine is brand new you should have been informed when you got it.
Just a little advice, the printouts from a printer, connected to an autoclave, ultrasonic or washer disinfector, does somehow fade. It is a good idea to photocopy them or they will soon be impossible to read.
MLA

Check the manual. You will find everything there, step by step how to run it and print a slip. If you do not have one, contact manufacturer or download it from the website.

We have Statims autoclaves one of which is brand new and everything is digital on it. How is the test performed. If we have to perform it our selves???

Here a little bit more:

" The residual air test is performed to determine the amount of air left in a vacuum sterilizer chamber after the initial air removal function of the cycle but just prior to the sterilization process. If too much air is present in the chamber this may prevent steam touching all parts of the load and increases the likelihood of un-sterilized instruments.

Many modern sterilizers can perform this test at the push of a button. If your machine can perform the test and then present you with a visual pass or fail result then you must carry out the test once a week and log the results in the machines logbook.

If your machine cannot perform the test automatically then only a qualified engineer can do this test for you, ideally when visiting your practice to carry out your quarterly or annual machine validation and service.

You will need to look at your machine manual for indication of this test. If you cannot find reference then you should contact the manufacturer for clarification. If the test can only be done by an engineer then you also need the manufacturer to confirm this. An auditor may enquire as to why you are not performing the test weekly and you need the evidence from the manufacturer to support your schedule for the residual air test."

Explain further Ive never heard of this. Im interested all these new things how do we keep up.

Hi,
Residual air remaining in the chamber prevents steam
from contacting the items in a load and therefore interferes with sterilization so a Bowie Dick test should be performed every week.

MLA

In htm01-05 it states that an air residual test is required. Can anyone tell me what that is please. Thanks