Sterilization Cycle Programs

TGS autoclaves include 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) *
5075 GS 50 125 GS
Unwrapped 134 Unwrapped instruments 134 4 1 24 21
Wrapped 134
Wrapped instruments
134
7
20 37 32
Unwrapped 121
Unwrapped delicate instruments
121
20
1 36 34
Wrapped 121
Wrapped delicate instruments
121
20
20 50 41
Prion 134
Prion
134
18
20 50 47
Leak Test
No load
-
-
- 31 20
Bowie & Dick Test PCD 134 3.5 2 21 25

 

* Cycle times are based on: 15kg load for 5075GS, 33 kg load for 50125GS, 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.