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6.9
Inspection, maintenance and checks
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Remove the moisture from the camera plug and check that the con-
tacts are dry.
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Allow the product to cool down to room temperature.
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Inspect the product after each cleaning and disinfecting cycle to be
sure it is: clean, functional, and undamaged.
6.10
Packaging
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Follow the instructions for use for the applied packaging and storage
systems (e.g. instructions for use TA009721 for Aesculap Eccos storage
system).
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Insert the product in its proper position in the Eccos holder, or put it
on a tray in such a way that the product is protected against damage.
Ensure that all cutting edges are protected.
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Pack trays appropriately for the sterilization process (e.g. in Aesculap
sterile containers).
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Ensure that the packaging will prevent a recontamination of the prod-
uct.
6.11
Sterilization method and parameters
Working with single-use sterile drapes
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Use appropriate Aesculap single-use sterile drapes. Follow the instruc-
tions for use of the sterile drapes.
Sterilization through the Sterrad® sterilization process 50, 100S, 200
Note
The Sterrad® sterilization process can cause cosmetic changes to the cam-
era head and cable. These changes however do not affect its functionality.
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Sterilize through the Sterrad® sterilization processes 50, 100S, 200 and
adhere to the following rule:
– Place the coupler Anti-Lock slider in the middle position to allow
steriliant penetration on both sides off cavity.
– Arrange the camera head cable in loose coils to allow good flow of
sterilant. Avoid tightly packed coils that may obstruct sterilant pen-
etration to the surface of the cable.
Follow the manufacturer’s advisories for use of the Sterrad® system.
Use of a biological indicator is recommended to confirm effective ster-
ilization.
6.12
Storage
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Store sterile products in germ-proof packaging, protected from dust, in
a dry, dark, temperature-controlled area.
7.
Functional test, maintenance and
safety checks
7.1
Functional test at installation
Prior to putting the camera into service for the first time, the device and
its accessories should be visually inspected and tested for operability by a
camera technician or bio-technician. Visual inspection requires examining
the control unit and camera head case for cracks, verifying that all con-
nectors are properly fastened, checking for insulation damage to the
power cord and other accessory cables, and inspecting for wall plug and
equipment damage.
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Verify operation by turning on the camera and checking functionality
as outlined in the setup and before procedure begins section of this
manual.
CAUTION
Damage to the camera control unit by sterilization!
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Do not sterilize the camera control unit under
any circumstances.
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Clean the camera control unit by surface disin-
fection only.
CAUTION
Damage to the camera head or the optical zoom
coupler caused by inappropriate sterilization pro-
cesses!
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Never sterilize the camera head or the optical
zoom coupler with steam or in an autoclave.
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Do not carry out chemical sterilization.
