CLEANING
• Dismount the medical device.
• Use only detergent or disinfectant solutions with a neutral or slightly alkaline
pH.
It is not advised to use products which may fix X proteins to the unit (eg. Alcohol,
aldehydes...).Immerse the device completely while respecting the duration of
the cycle.
• This dismounted device can be immersed 60 minutes in sodium hydroxide
1M or 2M. Do not use an aluminium container.
The use of sodium hypochlorite (bleach) is to be proscribed: Important
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risk of corrosion.
Use a low frequency ultrasonic tank (25 to 50 KHz) by heating the solution to
the maximum of 45° or brush with a soft brush and clean each element very
carefully (a single use brush is recommended).
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Contacts of parts against each other or with the tank can involve strains.
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Make sure, for the use of an ultrasonic tank, that the solution of detergent
disinfecting is compatible with this process.
Rinse the parts with softened water, then with a demineralized water in a
low frequency ultrasonic tank (25 to 50KHz) for 10 minutes at 60°C. Dry each
pieces carefully, with soft and non-fluffy sterile pads, with the possible use of
pressured medical air.
Check if the cleaning succeeded in eliminating any visible stain, and if not , redo
the cleaning procedure.
STERILIZATION
The device must be sterilized prior and after the first and every use.
The device and its accessories can be sterilized at 135°C (275°F) at a pressure
of 2.13 bars only in a fractionated vacuum steam autoclave for a minimum
of 20 minutes (sterilization maintenance period). The single use filter is
delivered sterile.
We strongly advise to use class B autoclaves.
Any other sterilization method is to be proscribed.
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Read the autoclave manufacturer's instructions of use. Respect a
certain distance between each bag and do not overload the autoclave.
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