T6800 Rev B Operator Manual S40 Sterilant Concentrate
SYSTEM 1 endo Liquid Chemical Sterilant Processing System
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Part 3:
Disposal
CAUTION: Appropriate
Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) is
required when handling
containers of S40 Sterilant
Concentrate. Minimally,
PPE should consist of
chemical-resistant gloves,
apron, goggles or face
shield, and any other
protection required by
facility procedures.
WARNING: When disposing
of S40 Sterilant Concentrate,
thoroughly rinse the carton
and container before
attempting to manually
open the sterilant container.
WARNING: Extreme care
should be taken if an attempt
is made to manually open a
sealed container of S40
Sterilant Concentrate.
WARNING: Use extreme
care when cutting through
the lid and the inner cup
when disposing of a
submerged container of
S40 Sterilant Concentrate
to avoid personal injury.
WARNING: Do not use
partially filled, leaking, or
damaged containers of S40
Sterilant Concentrate.
CAUTION: If the carton of
S40 Sterilant Concentrate
is damaged, do not use the
sterilant container inside
the damaged carton.
Following a successful liquid chemical sterilization cycle, dispose of empty
sterilant containers in the trash (no special precautions are required).
To dispose of partially filled, leaking, damaged, or expired sterilant containers,
put on appropriate personal protective equipment (chemical-resistant gloves,
apron, goggles or face shield, and any other protection required by facility
procedures). Wear protective attire for the entire procedure. Perform one of the
following three disposal procedures or follow facility guidelines for disposal of
hazardous waste. To contain the powders and/or liquid until time of disposal,
place the partially filled, leaking, damaged, or expired sterilant container in a bag,
box or other suitable receptacle. Use either the automated or manual disposal
method as described below. Dispose of each sterilant container one at a time.
1. Automated Disposal (preferred method)
IMPORTANT: Automated disposal method should not be used if there are no
dry powders in the container.
a. Place the partially filled, leaking, damaged, or expired sterilant container
in the sterilant container well in the SYSTEM 1 endo Processor.
b. Do not place a medical device in the Processor.
c. Press down until the sterilant container is firmly seated.
d. Line up the tip of the aspirator probe over the center of the sterilant
container lid. Insert the probe in a downward motion until the top of the
aspirator is resting on the lid of the container. Make sure the tubing is
not kinked.
e. Start the liquid chemical sterilization cycle according to the Operator
Manual.
f. Dispose of the empty sterilant container in the trash.
If the SYSTEM 1 endo Processor is unavailable, isolate the partially filled,
leaking, damaged, or expired sterilant container until the Processor is available
or perform a manual disposal as described below.
2. Manual Disposal - Check facility procedures, local and state regulations
for waste disposal requirements.
a. Increase room ventilation to remove any strong, tear-producing
vapors.
b. Carefully handle the partially filled, leaking, damaged, or expired sterilant
container and place upside down on a flat surface or in a sink. Note: If
the sterilant container is inside a carton, place the entire carton under
running water and remove the sterilant container from the carton. Treat
the sterilant container as instructed above. Rinse the cardboard carton
thoroughly before disposing of it in the trash.
c. In a deep sink, place a bucket filled with at least 2 gallons (8 L) of tap
water.