Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities (2008)

Tables and Figure

Type of Sterilizer	Item	Exposure time at 250°F (121°C)	Exposure time at 270°F (132°C)	Drying time
Gravity displacement	Wrapped instruments	30 min	15 min	15-30 min
Gravity displacement	Textile packs	30 min	25 min	15 min
Gravity displacement	Wrapped utensils	30 min	15 min	15-30 min
Dynamic-air-removal (e.g., prevacuum)	Wrapped instruments	Not Appliciable	4 min	20-30 min
Dynamic-air-removal (e.g., prevacuum)	Textile packs	Not Appliciable	4 min	5-20 min
Dynamic-air-removal (e.g., prevacuum)	Wrapped utensils	Not Appliciable	4 min	20 min

Modified from Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. ^{813, 819}