3
Inspection
4
Packaging
5
Sterilization
6
Storage
Inspect attachment and sort out
those with defects.
Pack the attachment in “Sterilization
pouches”.
Steam sterilization at:
134 °C (274 °F) for 18 minutes
Keep attachment in sterilization
packaging in a dry and clean
environment.
– Dirty attachment must be cleaned and
disinfected again.
– Lubricate the attachment with an adequate
spray before packaging.
– 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.
– Use only autoclaves that are matching the
requirements of EN 13060, EN 285.
– Use a validated sterilization procedure
according to ISO 17665.
– Respect the maintenance procedure of the
autoclave device given by the manufacturer.
– Use only this recommended sterilization
procedure.
– Control the efficiency (packaging integrity,
no humidity, color change of sterilization
indicators, physico-chemical integrators,
digital records of cycles parameters).
– Maintain traceability of procedure records.
– Sterility cannot be guaranteed if packaging
is open, damaged or wet.
– Check the packaging and the attachment
before using it (packaging integrity, no
humidity and validity period).
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PROCEDURE continued
For contra-angle attachment only
# Operation Operating Mode Warning
