Zimmer Universal Power System, Instruction Manual

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CLEANING, DECONTAMINATION AND STERILIZATION
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CLEANING, DECONTAMINATION AND STERILIZATION
These instructions cover the entire
Zimmer®
UNIVERSAL Power System and its accessories.
The electric power supply (REF89-8510-420-10), the battery (REF 89-8510-440-20) for Aseptic Transfer Kit (ATK) and the compact
battery charger (REF 89-8510-421-00) do not required to be sterilized. From that, they are not designed to withstand any
sterilization process.
These instructions need to be performed by professional staff appropriately trained in cleaning and disinfection methods.
PROCESS FLOW CHART
PREPARATION FOR CLEANING
PRE-DISINFECTION
PREPARATION OF MANUAL CLEANING
MATERIALS
MANUAL CLEANING
INSPECTION
DISINFECTION
PREPARATION OF AUTOMATED CLEANING
MATERIALS
AUTOMATED CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
INSPECTION
STERILIZATION
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
The devices must be cleaned as soon as possible after use.
WARNING : The following components must not be cleaned in an automated washer or sterilized.
For these units, the exterior may be cleaned with a cloth that has been dampened (not dripping) with a mild detergent (pH-
value should be less than 9):
Zimmer
® UNIVERSAL electric power supply (REF 89-8510-420-10)
Zimmer
® UNIVERSAL battery (REF 89-8510-440-20) for Aseptic Transfer Kit (ATK)
Zimmer
® UNIVERSAL compact battery charger (REF 89-8510-421-00)
The
Zimmer
® UNIVERSAL sterilizable battery (REF 89-8510-440-50)
must not be cleaned and disinfected in an automated washer.
When using the
Zimmer
® UNIVERSAL complete Aseptic Transfer Kit (ATK) with battery, the ATK housing (REF 89-8510-440-10) and
the funnel for ATK (REF 89-8510-440-30)
must be cleaned, disinfected and sterilized.
Cleaners with pH 7 to 9 are recommended. The use of cleaners with higher pH-value may cause dissolution of the surface of
aluminum and its alloys, plastics or compound materials. Additionally, at pH-values higher than 11, the surfaces of stainless steel
can be affected.
For cleaning and decontamination, use only detergents compatible with anodized aluminum surfaces.