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Patient InformationSterilization Options for the Bertram Hip Spacer MoldsThe recommended process is a Cold Sterilization Process, either Sterrad or Gas Sterilization. If Gas is used, the molds should aerate for 24 hours. Another option would be Cidex solution for 30 minutes, rinsed with sterile water as per routine. Do not put these molds in a conventional autoclave, as they will melt and destroy the molds. Do not push them into the washer/sterilizer machine, the same thing will occur. We have used all these processes several times without compromise of sterility, and without damage to the wax mold device. |