5 Cleaning and Disinfection
Conditioning Instruction BIOM® 5 (G/55185/0818/en)
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5.3
Cleaning/Disinfection by Machine
5.3.1
Information About Cleaning/Disinfection by Machine
Cleaning/Disinfection Unit (CDU)
Make sure that the CDU meets the following criteria.
It must
have been tested for efficiency (e.g. DGHM I or FDA approval, or CE
marking, in conformity with DIN EN ISO 15883-1 )
Use a tested disinfection programme (at least 5 minutes at 90°C) for
thermal disinfection, as with chemical disinfection, there is a risk of
disinfectant residues being left on the products.
The A
0
value=3000 must be reached.
Use water of a quality that meets the requirements of DIN EN 285
(including demineralised water with an electrical conductivity of
approx. 15
S/cm).
Use air that meets the compressed air requirements in a hospital, for
drying purposes.
Make sure that the detergent and the disinfectant do not react with
each other.
Also see
Regularly inspect and service the CDU in accordance with in-house
specifications.
Detergents and Disinfectants
Make sure that the detergents and disinfectants meet the following
criteria.
The detergent (e.g. neodisher MediClean concentration 0.5 %, Dr.
Weigert, Hamburg) must:
Be suitable for cleaning the products.
Be compatible with the disinfectant that is used.
Be listed with the DGHM (German Society for Hygiene and
Microbiology)