Steris InnoWave Pro, Operator'S Manual

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8.1 Rewash Program Setting
Within a wash program, if the rewash parameter is set above zero, the rewash
feature is enabled. When the rewash feature is enabled, the tank fluids do not drain
at the end of the first wash cycle. The operator then has the option to reuse the tank
fluids for the next wash cycle.
If the sonic irrigator has editable (open) wash programs, the rewash parameter can
be set and adjusted through the supervisor menu. Some configurations of the sonic
irrigator may ship with one or more factory-set rewash programs. The equipment
owner can use the supervisor menu to view program settings and see what rewash
options are available. See
Viewing and Editing Wash Program Parameters on
page 128.
The rewash feature is intended for heavily soiled instruments only. On completion
of a rewash cycle, it is strongly recommended that instruments are further
processed in a standard wash cycle to rinse off any remaining soil and chemicals.
WARNING
If setting up a rewash program for use with instruments contaminated with
blood, it is recommended that the wash temperature is set no higher than
+35 ºC (+95 ºF). High- temperature washes without a pre- wash cycle can
leave clotted blood on instruments and can promote formation of prions,
leading to instrument contamination.
8.2 The Rewash Counter
When using the rewash option, the display will
show a number after the washing stage name
to indicate how many times the same tank fluids
have been used.
When the number of times the tank fluids have
been used reaches the number set in the
rewash program parameters, the tank drains at
the end of that cycle, and the operator is not
given the option to reuse the tank fluids.
104 THE REWASH FEATURE
InnoWave Pro Sonic Irrigator Operator Manual