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2
Manual
cleaning
(Contra-angle,
etc.)
For 5 minutes, rinse
and brush under
running deionized
water (DI), or water
that has this degree
of purity (<38°C
(100.4°F)).
Remove any
liquid residues
(ultra- absorbent
cloth, particle-free
compressed air).
Use a cleaning tool (brush). In
order to clean faster and more
effective, use only a Medical
multienzyme detergent (Protease,
phospholipase, etc.) which is
approved for its efficacy (VAH/
DGHM-listing, CE marking, FDA
and Health Canada approval) and
follow instructions and observe
concentrations given by the
detergent manufacturer.
3
Automated
Cleaning
with washer-
disinfector
Put the contra-
angle into the
washer disinfector
(Ao value
>3000 or, at least 5
min at 90°C/194°F)
- Avoid any contact between the
contra-angle and any instruments,
kits, supports or container.
- Follow instructions and observe
concentrations given by the
manufacturer (see also general
recommendations).
- Use only approved washer-
disinfector according to EN ISO
15883, maintain and calibrate it
regularly.
- Make sure contra-angle, is dry
before moving to the next step.
4
Inspection
Inspect the contra-
angle and sort out
those with defects.
- Dirty contra-angle must be
cleaned
- Lubricate the contra-angle with an
adequate spray before packaging.
5
Packaging
Pack the
contra- angle
in "Sterilization
pouches".
- Check the validity period of the
pouch given by the
manufacturer to determine the shelf
life.
- Use packaging which is resistant
to a temperature up to 141°C
(286°F) and in accordance with EN
ISO 11607.
