PULSAR Minimal Stress
Installation and operating Manual
OPTIKON 2000
Cod. 111001EN
2012-02-16 Rev.J
9-1
9.
CLEANING, STERILIZATION AND MAINTENANCE
The medical personnel are responsible for keeping the instruments and equipment
in the best operating conditions. The simple steps described below constitute a
practical guideline for defining a suitable care and maintenance program.
9.1 CLEANING
9.1.1
UNIT
1)
Periodically clean the front panel with a soft cloth dampened with distilled
water. If necessary, use neutral detergent only. Do not use alcohol, solvents or
abrasives on the console.
2)
Do not use alcohol, solvents or abrasives on the console.
9.1.2
ACCESSORIES
The most common causes for rust and corrosion are the following: incomplete
cleaning and drying of the instruments after use; chemical agents or sterilizing
solutions; cleaning with tap water; leftover residues of laundry detergent in the
operating room cloths; detergents with unsuitable pH levels (the ideal pH is 7); an
autoclave that does not work properly. The main causes of corrosion, however, are
residues of blood and salt.
1)
Immerse and completely rinse all the microsurgical instrument parts
immediately after use, as specified in the relative user instructions.
2)
Rinse all the handpieces' irrigation and aspiration lines with a generous
amount of lukewarm distilled water and dry them with compressed air.
AVOID EXCESSIVE PRESSURE.
9.2 STERILIZATION
9.2.1
UNIT
1)
The console, footswitch and I.V. pole cannot be sterilized. For cleaning please
refer to the indications given in the relevant instructions for use.
9.2.2
SINGLE USE ACCESSORIES
Do not reuse microsurgical instruments which are labelled for single use.
