Instructions for use
Polaris 600
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Reprocessing
Dispose of the disposable handle in
accordance with the applicable infection
prevention policy and disposal regulations of
the hospital.
Service life of the handle
Components:
– Sterilizable handle E
– Sterilizable handle
There is an identification mark on the upper side of
the handle which shows the year and month of
manufacture of the handle.
The identification mark here shows January 2015
as an example of the date of manufacture.
The number in the inner circle corresponds to the
year of manufacture.
15 = 2015
The arrow points to the month of manufacture.
1 = January
The date of manufacture has no effect on the
service life of the handle.
The handle can undergo up to 300 reprocessing
cycles. After that, it must be disposed of.
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6
NOTE
Cleaning methods based on alkaline agents (pH
values >10) can increase material wear to the
handle and thus shorten its service life.
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2
1
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NOTE
Use and frequent sterilization cause wear to the
handle. In the event of material fatigue such as
cracking and/or discoloration, the handle must be
replaced.