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Only process chemicals that have been tested and
approved (e.g. VAH or FDA approval or CE mark) and
which are compatible with the product’s materials
according to the chemical manufacturers’ recommen-
dations may be used for processing the product. All the
chemical manufacturer's application specifications
must be strictly observed. Failure to do so can result in
the following problems:
■
Optical changes of materials, e.g. fading or discol-
oration of titanium or aluminum. For aluminum,
the application/process solution only needs to be
of pH >8 to cause visible surface changes.
■
Material damage such as corrosion, cracks, fractur-
ing, premature aging or swelling.
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Do not use metal cleaning brushes or other abra-
sives that would damage the product surfaces and
could cause corrosion.
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Further detailed advice on hygienically safe and
material-/value-preserving reprocessing can be
found at www.a-k-i.org, link to Publications, Red
Brochure – Proper maintenance of instruments.
Disassembling the product before carry-
ing out the reprocessing procedure
►
Disassemble the product immediately after use, as
described in the respective instructions for use.
►
Open up instruments with hinges.
Preparations at the place of use
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If applicable, rinse non-visible surfaces preferably
with deionized water, with a disposable syringe for
example.
►
Remove any visible surgical residues to the extent
possible with a damp, lint-free cloth.
►
Transport the dry product in a sealed waste con-
tainer for cleaning and disinfection within 6 hours.
Preparation before cleaning
►
Dismantle the product prior to cleaning, see Disas-
sembling.
Cleaning/disinfection
Product-specific safety notes on the repro-
cessing procedure
CAUTION
Damage to the product due to
inappropriate cleaning/disin-
fecting agents and/or exces-
sive temperatures!
►
Use cleaning and disinfect-
ing agents according to the
manufacturer’s instruc-
tions which
–
are approved for use
e.g. on aluminum, plas-
tic materials and stain-
less steel,
–
do not attack softeners
(e.g. in silicone).
►
Observe specifications
regarding concentration,
temperature and exposure
time.
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