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Gas
Sterilization of PVC Catheters
| Temperature:
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130
degrees F. (+or- 5 degrees F.) |
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140
degrees F. very highest temperature. |
| Duration: |
2 to 3 hours |
| Gas:
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Ethylene
Oxide |
| Aeration:
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12
hours. |
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| Cleaning
agents to avoid Freon 11 and Freon TF |
| Alcohol
may cause premature crazing or cracking of the Lexan
hubs. |
| Avoid
all organic solvents, such as acetone, tetrahydrofuron
etc. |
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