Electrosurgical Unit Minicutter
Revision 08
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Cleaning and Disinfection
The operator / user is responsible for cleaning and disinfecting the device. National regulations regarding
cleaning and hygiene are to be complied with.
Risk of serious injury from defective accessories!
A non-functional unit or defective accessories can endanger the patient or user, as well as affect the
intended functions of the unit.
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The unit and its accessories must always be kept in flawless working condition. Intact insulation,
cleanliness and potential damage must be visually ascertained.
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Units and accessories unfit for further use are to be scrapped.
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The unit is not sterilizable.
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For cleaning and disinfection, the unit must be disconnected from the grid.
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When handling cleaning agents and disinfectants, no liquid may enter the unit.
The use of spray is not allowed!
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Never clean the unit with scouring agents, disinfectants, or solvents which may scratch the casing or
damage the unit.
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For surface cleaning and disinfection, follow the protocols recommended by the hospital or apply
another nationally recognized and approved procedure.
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If accessories are to be disinfected (surface disinfection or immersion), the information of the
manufacturer of the disinfectants concerning material compatibility, dosage, and exposure time must
be respected.
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Non-sterilizable accessories, such as foot switches, must be subjected to disinfecting cleaning.
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Before start-up of the unit, all residual disinfectant must have been reliably removed.
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If accessory parts are to be disinfected or sterilized, the instructions for use of the accessory parts must
be observed.
