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12 SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
12.1 SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTAMINATED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
The following shipping instructions apply to contaminated medical technology which is delivered to
HOFFRICHTER GmbH for processing.
12.1.1 PICK-UP
The dealer, medical technician or authorised personnel picks up the contaminated medical technol-
ogy from the patient. A local surface disinfection of the equipment and accessories with microcide
liquid spray (MRSA active) takes place followed by carefully placing the objects in bags with the use
of disposable gloves, mask and disposable apron. The proper disposal of disposable materials is
respected.
12.1.2 PACKAGING FOR SHIPPING
The packaging of equipment/accessories in sterile welding foil followed by shrink wrap or packing in
PVC or PE bags (tear resistant) and sealed by tape or tie wrap takes place at the dealer’s or in the
service departments.
Power cable, ventilation equipment, user’s manual and other accessories with minimal risk of infec-
tion must be properly disposed of.
Hint:
“CAUTION – CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT’” or
“CAUTION – MRSA-CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT’”
must be visibly placed on the packaging.
The packaging must be proper and robust and
must not be contaminated
. The box is conscien-
tiously sealed with packing tape.
12.1.3 SHIPPING
The delivery note must be on the outside of the equipment packaging.
(Notice on delivery note: “CAUTION – CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT’’ or “CAUTION - MRSA-CON-
TAMINATED EQUIPMENT’’). Shipping takes place by appropriate logistics companies.
12.2 SHIPPING DEVICES AFTER MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS
The shipping instructions apply to medical technology, which is sent back to the customer or dealer
by the Service department, after maintenance or repairs.
12.2.1 PACKAGING FOR SHIPPING
The device is packaged in PVC or PE bags (tear proof). The bag must be sealed securely (e.g., tape
or cable ties). The packaging must be proper and robust and
must not be contaminated
. The box
should be sealed carefully with packing tape.
12.2.2 SHIPPING
The accompanying documents must contain the following information, which must be visible to the
recipient:
Zu Ihrer Information!
Dieses Gerät wurde nur oberflächendesinfiziert. Es erfolgte keine hygienische Aufbereitung.
For your information!
This device was disinfected only at the surface. There was no hygienic treatment.
Shipping takes place by appropriate logistics companies.
