Drum,sterilizing,260mm diam

General Description:
Drum, sterilizing, 260 mm diameter.

Intended use:
Cylindrical container used to sterilise dressing materials (gauze compress or cotton etc.) in a steam sterilizer (autoclave), and to keep them as "sterile" dressing materials for medical activities (i.e. dressing, injection etc.).

Technical Specifications:
Drum, sterilizer.
Closing lid with a clip lock.
Carrying handle.
Air vents system to allow steam to circulate freely during the sterilisation cycle.
Lateral air vents system is preferable to top and bottom air vents.
External diameter: approx. 240 to 260 mm.
Height: approx. 160 to 170 mm.
Thickness: approx. 0.6 to 0.7 mm.
Material: Austenitic stainless steel, smooth surface.
Austenitic stainless steel composition: approx. 8-10 % nickel, 18-20 % chromium.
Reusable.
Supplied with instructions for use.

Environmental conditions:
Storage and transport conditions: 1°C to 30°C.
Humidity: 40% RH to 70% RH.

Quality Management System:
ISO 13485:2016: Medical devices - Quality management systems

Regulation & conformity requirements:
EU Medical Devices Directive 93/42/ECC, Class I

Compliance to safety & product performance standards:
ISO 14971:2007 Medical devices - Application of risk management to medical devices.

Nomenclature:
GMDN code: Sterilization/disinfection container, reusable (13730)
UMDNS code: Sterilization Containers (13730)

Packaging and labelling:
Primary packaging: Unit of use
One (1) drum in a plastic bag

Secondary packaging: Protected unit
Single drum packed in a box

Instructions for use:
Open air vents system for sterilisation process.
When the sterilisation cycle is completed, close air vents system immediately when the drum is removed from the autoclave.
Do not stuff the drum full with compress or cotton, as the pressurised steam will not be able to penetrate into the centre and therefore not sterilise.

Safety process:
Check the drum (empty) before sterilisation process:
This item must be cleaned, and disinfected.
Make sure that the lid and air vents system close correctly.
Never use chlorinated products on stainless steel, as there is a risk of oxidation.

Check the drum (full) after sterilization cycle:
Make sure that the lid and air vents system have been closed correctly.
The date of the sterilisation must be written on the drum (use a sticker).
The material (sterile) can be kept in the drum for up to one month, provided the drum is kept closed and in a good condition of storage (i.e. protected from dust, humidity etc.).
It is recommended to stock sterile goods in a special room and / or cabinet and to have one person in charge.

List of other UNICEF standard sterilizing drums:
S0106000 - Drum, sterilizing, 165mm diameter
S0108000 - Drum, sterilizing, 290mm diameter
S0109000 - Drum, sterilizing, 340mm diameter

List of UNICEF standard steam sterilizers:
S0154000 - Sterilizer, steam, electric, 14L
S0157000 - Sterilizer, steam, 24L
S0156000 - Sterilizer, steam, 39L

Component of a kit:
S9908200 - Sterilization, kit C.