What types of devices and materials can be sterilized in the STERRAD® NX™ System?
The STERRAD® NX™ System is designed for sterilizing both metal and nonmetal medical devices at low temperatures. Because the cycle operates in a dry environment and at low temperatures, it is especially suitable for instruments sensitive to heat and moisture. The STERRAD® NX™ System can also sterilize general instruments and instruments that have diffusion-restricted spaces such as the hinged portion of forceps and scissors. Medical devices with the following materials and dimensions can be processed in the STERRAD® NX™ Sterilizer Standard Cycle: Standard Cycle (28 minutes) Single-channel stainless steel lumens with: —An inside diameter of 1 mm or larger and a length of 150 mm or shorter* —An inside diameter of 2 mm or larger and a length of 400 mm or shorter* Medical devices, including most flexible endoscopes, with the following materials and dimensions can be processed in the STERRAD® NX™ Sterilizer Advanced Cycle: Advanced Cycle (38 minutes) Single-channel stainless steel lumens wi
