Care and Maintenance
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10.6.4 Sterilization
This list provides an overview of the sterilizable components available at Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) AG, Medical Division, for the surgical
microscope.
Permissible sterilization methods
Steam autoclave
Ethylene oxide
Art. No.
Name
134 °C, t > 10 min. max. 60 °C
10180591
Clip-on handle
X
10428328
Rotary knob, binocular tube T
X
10384656
Rotary knob, transparent
X
10443792
Lever extension
X
10446058
Protective glass, multifocal lens
X 1)
10446469
Protective objective glass, Leica M680/FL400
X 1)
10446467
Protective objective glass, Leica M840/M841
X 1)
10445341
Handle for Leica M655, sterilizable
X
10445340
Cap for Leica M655/M695, sterilizable
X
10446842
Handle for Leica M400, sterilizable
X
10448440
Cover, sterilizable for Leica M320 handle
X
10448431
Protective objective glass, Leica M320
X 1)
10448296
Protective objective glass, Leica M720, spare part (package of 10)
X 1)
10448280
Protective objective glass, Leica M720, complete, sterilizable
X 1)
10448581
Cover, sterilizable for Leica RUV800
X
1) Products with optical components can be sterilized with steam using the conditions listed above. However, this may cause a layer of
dots and streaks to form on the glass surface, which may reduce the optical performance.
10.7 Maintenance
The Leica M525 F20 and Leica M525 CT20 surgical microscopes are basically maintenance-free. In order to maintain operational safety and
reliability, we recommend that you take the precaution of contacting the responsible service organization. You can arrange for periodic
inspections or, if appropriate, conclude a maintenance contract with them.