The 3870 HSG autoclave includes 5 fixed sterilization programs, 2 test programs and 22 customizable sterilization programs.
Program
Load Type
Temp.
(oC)
Sterilization
Time (min)
Dry Time
(min)
Total Time without drying
(min) *
Unwrapped 134
Unwrapped instruments
134
4
1
31
Wrapped 134
Wrapped instruments
134
7
20
34
Unwrapped 121
Unwrapped delicate instruments
121
20
0
33
Wrapped 121
Wrapped delicate instruments
121
20
20
46
Prion 134
Prion
134
18
20
45
Leak Test
No load
-
-
-
24
Bowie & Dick Test
PCD
134
3.5
2
12
* 3870 HSG cycle times are based on a 5kg load and do not include drying. Cycle times based on warm chamber and may change according to load size. Bowie & Dick Test is also suitable for Helix test device. Leak Test checks that the chamber under vacuum does not leak.
