The following points should always
be observed to assist in maintaining
quality standards when processing
medical devices and critical items, to
protect patients and to avoid damage
to property.
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If the machine is being used for
decontamination ordered by the
authorities, the steam condenser and
its connections to the wash
compartment and outlet discharge
must be disinfected in the event of
repairs or replacements.
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Only authorized persons may
interrupt a program, and only in
exceptional cases.
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It is the responsibility of the operator
to routinely check that the required
cleaning and disinfection standards are
being met. Therefore, the processes
need to be thermoelectrically tested on
a regular basis and process results
checked and documented. For
thermo-chemical processes, additional
testing is required using chemical or
biological indicators.
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For thermal disinfection, the
appropriate temperatures and holding
times, as required by microbiological
and public health standards and
guidelines, must be used to achieve the
required degree of infection control.
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Disinfection programs that use a
chemical disinfectant at moderate
temperatures (for example 65 °C or
below) do NOT fulfill the requirement for
mandatory decontamination under
Section 18 of the IfSG. These programs
should only be used when the items in
question are temperature-sensitive. The
disinfection parameters are based on
the trials carried out by the disinfectant
manufacturer. Always observe their
specifications for handling, application
conditions and efficacy. The operator is
responsible for the use of any such
thermo-chemical processes.
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OR shoes should only be cleaned
and disinfected in a machine that has
been installed for that purpose.
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Under certain circumstances, the
processing chemicals can damage the
appliance. Consult Miele Customer Ser-
vice for recommendations. For
concerns involving possible damage to
the appliance or materials, please
consult a Miele Application Specialist.
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Pre-treating (e.g. with cleaning
agents or disinfectants), some types of
soiling and the interaction of certain
processing chemicals can cause
foaming. Suds can have an adverse
effect on the results obtained.
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The process must be set so that no
foam escapes the wash compartment.
Escaping foam impairs the safe
operation of the machine.
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The process must be checked
regularly in order to detect any
foaming.
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