Creating sterilization loads in the handheld

For more information, see Launching the handheld application.

  1. Log into the handheld application.
  2. Select SIM from the Mobile SCM main menu.
  3. Select Sterilization from the Surgical Instrument Management main menu. The Sterilization Load Header page is displayed.
  4. Specify this information:
    Company

    Select the company where you want to process the sterilization load.

    Sterilizer Location

    Select the location in the company where you want to process the sterilization load.

    Sterilizer

    Select the sterilizer where you want to process the sterilization load.

    Process

    Select the process you want the sterilizer to use to process your sterilization load.

    Cycle Number

    Specify the sterilization cycle number this load corresponds to.

  5. Tap Enter.

    The Sterilization Setup/Content page shows the Content tab.

  6. Tap << Header if you need to change information entered on the Sterilization Load Header page.
  7. In the Add ASID/BATCH field, specify the assembly IDs or batch IDs to include in the sterilization load. Tap Enter.
    Note: 

    You can also scan Assembly or Batch bar codes. Scanning will automatically populate the ASID list.

    To remove an assembly or batch from the load, scan or specify the Assembly or Batch ID again. A window is displayed for confirmation to remove from Load. Tap OK to remove. Specify again the ASID/Batch ID field to add.

    If the Bio-test of the assembly you enter is required, the system will prompt you to confirm if the bio-test has been included in the batch. To select the Bio-test indicator in Tray Lists, see Adding tray lists and Modifying tray lists.

  8. Tap Done when you have finished adding all the assemblies or batches that you want to include in the sterilization load. The Load Confirmation page is displayed.
  9. Tap OK to return to the Surgical Instrument Management main menu.