Precautions:
The Mizuho OSI's knee flexion are surgical instruments that require special handling to
prevent damage. Do not apply excessive stress or strain at the joints; misuse will result in
damage. Use caution during cleaning and sterilization. The knee flexion are approved for use
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only in combination with the Mizuho OSI 6875 hana
Surgery Table.
Care and handling: Inspection
Before each use, inspect the knee flexion for damage, wear and functionality (check for
nicks, burrs or bent parts).
Damaged or nonfunctioning instruments should not be used or processed. Contact your local
Mizuho OSI sales representative or Mizuho OSI Customer Resource Group for repair or
replacement.
WARNING:
Use of damaged instruments may increase the risk of tissue trauma, infection and
length of operative procedures.
Cleaning, disinfection, preparation for sterilization:
Prior to each patient use inspect, clean, disinfect and sterilize the knee flexion and per
hospital protocol for reprocessing surgical instruments.
Do not use steel wool, wire brushes, pipe cleaners or abrasive detergents. Use of anything
other than high quality brushes designed for surgical instrument cleaning may result in
damage.
Disassembly of the knee flexion support before cleaning is generally not necessary unless
severely soiled or dictated by hospital policy.
Do not use high acid (pH 4 or lower) or high alkaline (pH 10 or higher) products for
disinfectants, such as bleach and bi-chloride of mercury.
Sterilization:
NOTE: Mizuho OSI does not recommend the knee flexion to be sterilized by flash or
chemical sterilization.
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