Application technology
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- Only reprocess small items and micro components in special in-
serts, mesh trays with lids or mesh inserts.
- Plastic items must be thermally stable.
For validation purposes it is essential to follow the loading instruc-
tions given on the template.
Observe the further information given in the following sections as
necessary depending on the area of application.
Preparing the
wash items
Empty the wash items before sorting.
Risk of damage due to solvents.
The amount of residual solvents on wash items going into the wash
cabinet should be minimal. Solvents with a flash point below 70°F
(21°C) may only be present in trace amounts.
Rinse the wash items thoroughly with water and let them dry well
before placing them in the wash cabinet.
Dismantle the wash items where possible according to the manu-
facturer’s instructions and open any valves or faucets.
Follow the instructions of the manufacturer regarding pre-cleaning
and pre-treatment as necessary.
Thoroughly rinse wash items which have been pre-treated with
chemicals (see “Wet loading”).
Dry loading
Contaminated medical devices should be placed directly into baskets
and inserts in the machine after use without pre-treatment.
Dry loading is preferable for contaminated medical devices.
Wet loading
Chemically pre-treated wash items must be rinsed thoroughly by
hand or using the
Rinse
program before reprocessing in the machine
to avoid a significant build-up of foam.
