Modifying sterilization loads

Use this procedure to modify sterilization loads on the application.

For more information, see Sterilization loads and Sterilizers and processes set up.

To modify sterilization loads

  1. Select Sterilization from the Surgical Instrument Management menu.
  2. Select Load > Modify on the Sterilization page. The Search for Sterilization Load to Modify page is displayed.
  3. Specify this information:
    Company

    Select the company where the sterilizer location is.

    Sterilizer Location

    Select the sterilizer location of the load that you want to modify.

    Sterilizer

    Select the sterilizer for the load that you want to modify.

    Cycle No.

    Specify the cycle number this load corresponds to. The cycle number is an optional field that relates to the unique identifier that the sterilizer gives to a load.

    Load ID

    Specify the load ID for the load that you want to modify.

    Process

    Select the sterilization process for the sterilizer that you want to use.

    User ID

    Select the user ID for the technician who created the load that you want to modify.

    ASID

    Specify an assembly ID that is contained in the load that you want to modify.

    Created Date – From Day

    Specify or select a start date to search for a range of loads created on specific dates.

    Created Date – To Day

    Specify or select an end date to search for a range of loads created on specific dates.

  4. Click Search to display the sterilization loads that fit your search criteria. The Select Sterilization Load to Modify page is displayed.

    For information about navigating search results, see Navigating search results.

  5. Click Modify in the row of the load that you want to modify. The Sterilization Load page shows the Content tab.
  6. User can also tap the Enter key to add assembly or batch ID in the sterilization load.

    To remove an assembly or batch from the load, click Remove.

    Note: 

    If an assembly you enter is associated with a different sterilization type than the type you selected for the current load, a warning window is displayed.

  7. Click Done when you have finished specifying all the assemblies and batches that you want to include in the sterilization load. The Sterilization Load confirmation page is displayed.
  8. Click OK to return to the Sterilization main page.