8 Reprocessing
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The following information on the allowed number of
reprocessing cycles should be regarded as a guideline.
The actual number may vary depending on the stress level.
The number of reprocessing cycles of the individual instrument parts:
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Handle: up to 20 times
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Jaw: up to 20 times
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Push rod: up to 20 times
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Blade rod: up to 20 times
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Cable: up to 20 times
Reprocessing of the vessel sealing instrument comprises the following
steps:
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Dismantling
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Soaking
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Manual removal of contamination
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Pretreatment in an ultrasonic bath
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Machine-based reprocessing in a CDM (cleaning and
disinfection machine)
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Inspection
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Packing
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Autoclaving
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Storage
8.1.
Dismantling
Disassemble the vessel sealing instrument (see section 7, page 28).
Remove the blade from the vessel sealing instrument and discard it
(see section 7.3, page 31)
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