Instructions for use elements™ 8:1
7 Reprocessing steps in accordance with ISO 17664 | 7.3 Automated reprocessing
24 / 32
7.3 Automated reprocessing
WARNING
Incomplete disinfection.
Infection hazard.
▶
Only use disinfection procedures that are verified to be bactericidal, fungi-
cidal and virucidal.
▶
If the disinfectants used do not meet these requirements, the process must
be concluded by disinfection of the unit(s) without packaging using a steam
steriliser.
WARNING
Sharp tool in the medical device.
Injury hazard from sharp and/or pointed tool.
▶
Remove the tool.
NOTICE
Never disinfect the medical device with chloride-containing products.
Malfunction and material damage.
▶
Only disinfect in a washer disinfector or manually.
NOTICE
Never reprocess this medical device in an ultrasonic cleaner.
Malfunction and material damage.
▶
Clean manually or in a washer disinfector only.
7.3.1 Automated internal and external cleaning and
internal and external disinfection
KaVo recommends washer disinfectors according to EN ISO 15883-1, which
are operated using alkaline cleaning agents having a maximum pH value of 10.
The validation was performed in a Miele washer disinfector using the "VARIO-
TD" program, the "neodisher mediclean" cleaning agent, the "neodisher Z"
neutralizer, and the "neodisher mielclear" rinsing agent.
▶
For programme settings as well as cleansers and disinfectants to be used,
please refer to the Instructions for Use of the washer disinfector.
7.3.2 Automated drying
The drying procedure is normally part of the cleaning programme of the washer
disinfector.
Note
Please comply with the instructions for use of the washer disinfector.
▶
In order to prevent impairment of the KaVo medical device, make sure that
the inside and outside of the device is dry after the end of the cycle.
▶
Remove any residual liquids with KaVo DRYspray.
See also:
2
