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Reprocessing
Checking and maintaining:
• Check whether reprocessing was successful using a
suitable light magnifier. The ATMOS Scope must be free of
particles and organic material.
5.3.5
Sterilization
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Do not autoclave the product.
Prior to sterilization, ensure that the product does not show any reduction in usability
and no visible moisture on the surface (crevices or blind holes) in accordance with
chapter “3.6 Checks and tests” on page 21.
Ensure that the sterilizing agent reaches all surfaces. The implementation of the
sterilization procedures mentioned, with respect to achieving the desired or required
sterilization effect, lies within the user’s responsibility.
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Observe the operating instructions for your sterilizer.
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Important! Prior to sterilization, put the attachment for pressure compensation
on the pressure compensation valve of the ATMOS Scope.
After sterilization, unscrew the attachment for pressure compensation again.
Material compatibility approvals exist for:
Low-temperature plasma sterilization
• STERRAD® 100NX (Advanced Sterilization Products)
• Steris V-Pro (Steris Company)
