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7.7.2
Mechanical alkaline cleaning and thermal disinfection
Machine type: single-chamber cleaning/disinfection device without ultrasound
D-W:
Drinking water
FD–W:
Fully desalinated water (demineralized, low microbiological contamination: drinking water quality at least)
*Recommended: BBraun Helimatic Cleaner alkaline
►
For Kirschner wire attachment GB641R: Set the adjustment sleeve
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to the greatest Kirschner wire diameter.
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Insert the product in its proper position in the ECCOS fixation.
►
Then connect the interior rinse device to the ECCOS fixation and con-
nect to the rinse connector of the cleaning/disinfection device/rinse
cart.
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After automatic cleaning/disinfection, check visible surfaces for resi-
dues and repeat the cleaning/disinfection process as needed.
7.8
Inspection, maintenance and checks
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Allow the product to cool down to room temperature.
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Inspect the product after each cleaning and disinfecting cycle to be
sure it is: clean, functional, and undamaged.
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Spray product after every cleaning and disinfection with Acculan 4 oil
spray adapter
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GB600840 (black) for approx. 2 sec. with Aesculap
STERILIT Power Systems oil spray GB600, see Fig.
C
.
Note
Aesculap recommends occasional spraying of moving parts (such as knobs,
couplings, cover caps) with the Aesculap STERILIT-Power-Systems oil spray.
►
Check the product for any damage, abnormal running noise, overheat-
ing or excessive vibration.
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Set aside the product if it is damaged.
7.9
Packaging
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Always follow the instructions for use of the respective packaging and
storage devices (e.g. instructions for use TA009721 for Aesculap-
ECCOS holder system).
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Insert the products in the correct position into the ECCOS fixations,
see Fig.
B
.
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Pack trays appropriately for the sterilization process (e.g. in Aesculap
sterile containers).
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Ensure that the packaging will prevent a recontamination of the prod-
uct.
7.10
Steam sterilization
Note
Remove all attached components from the product (tools, accessories)
before sterilization.
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Check to ensure that the sterilizing agent will come into contact with
all external and internal surfaces (e.g. by opening any valves and fau-
cets).
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Use a validated sterilization method:
– Steam sterilization using fractional vacuum process
– Steam sterilizer DIN EN 285 and validated pursuant to
DIN EN ISO 17665
– Sterilization using the fractionated vacuum process at 134 °C,
holding time 5 min
When sterilizing multiple products in one steam sterilizer:
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Ensure that the maximum permitted load specified by the manufac-
turer for the steam sterilizer is not exceeded.
7.11
Storage
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Store sterile products in germ-proof packaging, protected from dust, in
a dry, dark, temperature-controlled area.
8.
Maintenance
To ensure reliable operation, the product must be maintained at least once
a year.
For technical service, please contact your national B. Braun/Aesculap
agency, see Technical Service.
Phase
Step
T
[°C/°F]
t
[min]
Water
quality
Chemistry/Note
I
Pre-rinse
<25/77
3
D–W
-
II
Cleaning
55/131
10
FD–W
■
Concentrate, alkaline:
– pH ~ 13
– <5 % anionic surfactant
■
0.5 % working solution
– pH ~ 11*
III
Intermediate rinse
>10/50
1
FD–W
-
IV
Thermal disinfection
90/194
5
FD–W
-
V
Drying
-
-
-
mind. 10 min at max. 120 °C
