CRYO-LINE
Manual for installation and use
OPTIKON 2000
Code 131002 EN
2014-02-06 Rev.F
9-1
9.
CLEANING, STERILIZATION AND MAINTANENCE
The medical personnel are responsible for keeping the instruments and equipment in the
best operating conditions. The simple steps described below constitute a practical
guideline for defining a suitable care and maintenance program.
For the cleaning, decontamination and sterilization of reusable surgical instruments of
the CRYO-LINE device, consult their respective user instructions.
The console, footswitch and cart cannot be sterilized but can be cleaned according the
instructions provided below.
STRICTLY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW
a)
Do not subject the surgical instruments to chemical sterilization.
b)
Do not subject the surgical instruments to hot air sterilization or liquid
sterilization.
c)
The Cryosurgical probes must dry for at least 20 minutes before being used.
9.1
CLEANING
9.1.1
UNIT
1)
Periodically clean the LCD display with a soft cloth dampened with distilled water. If
necessary, use neutral detergent only.
2)
Do not use alcohol, solvents or abrasives on the console.
9.1.2
ACCESSORIES
The most common causes for rust and corrosion are the following: incomplete cleaning
and drying of the instruments after use; chemical agents or sterilizing solutions; cleaning
with tap water; leftover residues of laundry detergent in the operating room cloths;
detergents with unsuitable pH levels (the ideal pH is 7); an autoclave that does not work
properly. The main causes of corrosion, however, are residues of blood and salt.
1)
Immerse and completely rinse all the cryosurgical probe parts immediately after
use, as specified in the relative user instructions.
