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Drying
•
Products should be dry at this point. If wetness or
excess liquid is detected, dry with a soft clean towel.
•
Medically compressed air can be used if needed.
Optional Automatic Wash / Disinfect
CAUTIONS
•
Alkaline and highly acidic detergents and solutions
cause damage to the devices.
•
Channels and crevices found on these devices require
particular attention during cleaning.
•
Pay special attention to the water quality used
throughout reprocessing. Hard water can damage
the surface of the equipment. Avoid using hard water.
Instead use purified water unless otherwise specified.
Limitations on Reprocessing
•
Repeated processing has negative effects on these
devices and is not recommended for routine use.
•
It is important to have Integra NeuroSpecialists
perform routine inspections (twice yearly is
recommended).
See contact information.
INSTRUCTIONS
Cleaning - Automated Equipment: Neutral pH Detergent
Method
1. Prepare equipment for cleaning by disassembling
removable parts and loosening connections.
2. Rinse equipment in warm water before placing into
washer.
3. Load device into the washer and place small parts in
container or tray inside the washer unit in order to
avoid loosing small components.
NOTE
– Load devices carefully into washer in order
to avoid collision.
4. Follow the instructions listed below and set washer
machine to these exact parameters:
Phase
Time
(Min.)
Water
Temperature
Detergent and
Concentration
Pre-
wash 1
4:00
Cold water
N/A
Enzyme
Wash
4:00
Hot water
Neutral pH
enzymatic (e.g.
Endozime® AW
Triple Plus with
APA, Ratio 1:128)
Phase
Time
(Min.)
Water
Temperature
Detergent and
Concentration
Wash 1
10:00
60.0ºC
(140º F)
Neutral pH
detergent
(e.g. Renu-
Klenz™ , Steris,
Ratio 1:256)
Rinse 1
0:30
Hot water
N/A
Thermal
Rinse**
2:00
82.2ºC
(180º F)
N/A
** Optional phase for disinfection of components
– minimum water temperature as indicated or per
worker manufacturer specifications for the thermal
rinse cycle.
NOTE
– Any deviation from this guideline could
result in damage to the equipment as well as
improper cleaning results.
Rinse with purified water. Do not perform if
parameters cannot be achieved.
5. Remove from washer and dry completely if needed.
6. Inspect equipment to make sure there is no visible
organic debris or residue from cleaning agent.
Repeat process if any visible soil is detected.
Maintenance and Care
To ensure proper function and to extend the life and
performance of the equipment, Integra LifeSciences
recommends the following:
Recommended Action
Recommended
Frequency
Return the device to the Integra
LifeSciences Repairs department
for detailed inspection and
servicing.
Once / year
Request that Integra
NeuroSpecialists perform routine
inspections of the device
Twice / year
In the absence of proper care and servicing of the device,
negative effects may be seen after repeated processing
over time which may lead to reduced performance.
Contact information: See the Service and Repair section
for contact information on how to return your device for
periodic servicing and to request periodic inspections.
See Inspection and/or Service Notes section for routine
checks to be performed on the device.
