Bowa ERGOeco, Instructions For Use Manual

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BOWA-IFU-13120-ERGOECO-S0-EN-20220420 Instructions for Use ERGOeco 19
9.3 Check for damage
These devices are subject to wear when used as intended, depending on the intensity of
use. This wear arises from the design and construction of the devices and is inevitable.
Replace the device if it has externally visible defects or does not function as described in
this manual. Please advise the manufacturer or the manufacturer’s authorised
representative in such cases.
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After cleaning and disinfecting the device, perform a visual inspection and function
check of the individual instrument parts:
Handle
1. Check the actuation lever of the handle for ease of motion.
2. Check the insert for damage and corrosion.
Shaft tube
1. Check the insulation of the shaft tube for damage.
Insert
1. Check the jaws for cleanliness and damage.
2. Check the insulation of the insert for damage.
Steam sterilisation
6 Steam
sterilisation
5
The device can be sterilised while it is assembled or dismantled.
BOWA recommends steam sterilisation using the fractionated vacuum
method with a sterilisation time of 3–20 minutes and a temperature of
134–137°C in a suitable sterilisation packaging.
BOWA has validated:
1
Soaking in cold tap water for 5 minutes, brushing
2
Ultrasonic bath with Gigasept
®
InstruAF (Schülke & Mayr GmbH), 3% v/v, for 5 minutes
3
Neodisher
®
MediClean forte (Chemische Fabrik Dr. Weigert), 0.5% v/v
4 Thermal disinfection at 90°C for 5 minutes
5
Steam sterilisation: Half-cycle with 3 pre-vacuum phases at 132°C for 1.5 minutes, instrument
assembled, packaging: double in paper/foil sterilisation bag