Sterilize 3D Printed Materials in the V‑PRO™ maX 2 Low Temperature Sterilization System

Examples of 3D Printed Medical Devices

How to Sterilize 3D Printed Medical Devices

Based on the material type, there are three Specialty Cycle options to choose from: Specialty D Cycle, Specialty E Cycle, or Specialty F Cycle. Refer to the Operator Manual for additional details regarding cleared indications and cycle selection.

The Specialty Cycle can sterilize patient-specific surgical guides (e.g. osteotomy, shoulder, hip, knee, spine) or anatomical models fabricated via additive manufacturing (3D printing) processes and intended for single-use during operative procedures. Surgical guides and anatomical models should be printed in accordance with their FDA cleared indications for use and printed in accordance with the manufacturer’s printing and post-processing instructions to include printing, curing, removal of support material, and cleaning.

• Devices should be thoroughly cleaned, rinsed, and dried before sterilization
• Prolystica 2X Concentrate Neutral Detergent and Prolystica HP Neutral Detergent are validated for cleaning 3D printed medical devices in the Specialty Cycle
• 3D printed devices must be single-pouched for processing
• No other device load should be processed with 3D printed devices
• After proper loading, select the appropriate Specialty Cycle on the sterilizer touchpad
• Devices are available for immediate use after sterilization.

See Appendix V-PRO maX 2 Sterilizer Specialty Cycle Material Selection and Use in the V-PRO maX 2 Sterilizer Operator Manual (10085897) for complete Cycle Material Selection and Use. Find STERIS Operator Manuals Here

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