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  • Washer/sterilizing units designed for the automatic or semiautomatic washing (i.e., elimination of dirt and/or stains), removing organic debris (e.g., blood, fat, bone), and killing all microorganisms, including spore-forming bacteria (except in very high numbers), from ancillary devices and small receptacles such as bedpans. These units typically consist of one or two corrosion-resistant chambers with front (i.e., roll-in/roll-out models) or front-and-back doors that permit pass-through of carts (i.e., tunnel type), a control panel, and appropriate pumps, jets (booms), and other accessories needed to perform washing and sterilizing cycles on the soiled carts. Cart washer/sterilizing units perform a cycle of operations that typically include mechanical removal of contaminants by water jets, detergent wash, germicide application (usually performed using high-pressure booms), and thermal drying. They are used mainly in the central supply area of a healthcare facility.
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