CLEANING OF VERTICAL AUTOCLAVE Make: Equitron

• OBJECTIVE:
• To lay down a procedure for Cleaning of vertical autoclave, Make: Equitron.
• SCOPE:
• This SOP is applicable to the procedure for Cleaning of vertical autoclave, Make: Equitron used in the microbiology lab at {Company Name} {Location}.
• RESPONSIBILITY:
• Officer/Executive/Designee (QC) Micro. – Shall be responsible to perform the cleaning activity as per SOP.
• Head/Designee Quality Control – Shall be responsible for ensuring compliance as per SOP.
• ACCOUNTABILITY:
• QA Head shall be Accountable for implementation of SOP.
• CLEANING PROCEDURE OF VERTICAL AUTOCLAVE :
• Make: Equitron

• VERTICAL AUTOCLAVE: A vertical autoclave, also known as a top-loading autoclave or steam sterilizer, is a cylindrical chamber used for sterilization by steam under pressure.

• Cleaning procedure:
• Dedust the surface of the autoclave by using lint free cloth and followed by 70% IPA soaked with lint free cloth and record the activity in Format-I.
• Use the drain valve to drain the machine of used distilled water.
• Place suitable size vessel below the drain valve and open it.
• The door gasket and mating surface should be wiped with a clean damp cloth. (Do not use abrasive cleaners on the gasket or mating surface)
• Frequency: Daily after completion of the activity.

• ANNEXURES: 

• ABBREVIATIONS:

Annexure-I
Autoclave Cleaning and Sanitization Record

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