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Aesculap
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Full HD 3CCD Camera system PV440
Phase I
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Fully immerse the product in the cleaning/disinfectant for at least 15
min. Ensure that all accessible surfaces are moistened.
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Clean the product with a suitable cleaning brush in the solution until
all discernible residues have been removed from the surface.
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If applicable, brush through non-visible surfaces with an appropriate
cleaning brush for at least 1 min.
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Mobilize non-rigid components, such as set screws, links, etc. during
cleaning.
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Thoroughly rinse through these components with the cleaning disin-
fectant solution (at least five times), using a disposable syringe.
Phase II
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Rinse/flush the product thoroughly (all accessible surfaces) under run-
ning water.
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Mobilize non-rigid components, such as set screws, joints, etc. during
rinsing.
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Drain any remaining water fully.
Phase III
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Fully immerse the product in the disinfectant solution.
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Mobilize non-rigid components, such as set screws, joints, etc. during
rinsing.
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Rinse lumens at least 5 times at the beginning of the exposure time
using an appropriate disposable syringe. Ensure that all accessible sur-
faces are moistened.
Phase IV
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Rinse/flush the product thoroughly (all accessible surfaces).
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Mobilize non-rigid components, such as set screws, joints, etc. during
final rinse.
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Rinse lumens with an appropriate disposable syringe at least five times.
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Drain any remaining water fully.
Phase V
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Dry the product in the drying phase with suitable equipment (e.g. cloth,
compressed air), see Validated cleaning and disinfection procedure.
6.8
Inspection, maintenance and checks
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Allow the product to cool down to room temperature.
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Inspect the product after each cleaning and disinfecting cycle to be
sure it is: clean, functional, and undamaged.
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Check the product for any damage, abnormal running noise, overheat-
ing or excessive vibration.
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Set aside the product if it is damaged.
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Remove the moisture from the camera plug and check that the con-
tacts are dry.
6.9
Packaging
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Follow the instructions for use for the applied packaging and storage
systems (e.g. instructions for use TA009721 for Aesculap Eccos storage
system).
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Insert the product in its proper position in the Eccos holder, or put it
on a tray in such a way that the product is protected against damage.
Ensure that all cutting edges are protected.
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Pack trays appropriately for the sterilization process (e.g. in Aesculap
sterile containers).
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Ensure that the packaging will prevent a recontamination of the prod-
uct.
6.10
Sterilization
Working with disposable sterile covers
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Use suitable Aesculap disposable sterile covers. Follow the instructions
for use of the sterile covers.
Sterilization with Sterrad® 50, 100, 100S, 200 sterilization process
Note
The Sterrad® sterilization process can cause cosmetic changes to the cam-
era head and cable. These changes, however, do not affect its functionality.
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Sterilize by the Sterrad® sterilization process 50, 100,100S or 200,
observing the following rules: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
for use of the Sterrad® system. Use of a biological indicator is recom-
mended to confirm effective sterilization.
6.11
Storage
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Store sterile products in germ-proof packaging, protected from dust, in
a dry, dark, temperature-controlled area.
CAUTION
Damage to the camera control unit by sterilization!
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Do not sterilize the camera control unit under
any circumstances.
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Clean the camera control unit by surface disin-
fection only.
CAUTION
Damage to the camera head or the optical zoom
coupler caused by inappropriate sterilization pro-
cesses!
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Never sterilize the camera head or the optical
zoom coupler with steam or in an autoclave.
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Do not carry out chemical sterilization.
