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8.8
Check
1. Check the product for visible damage and wear:
– Damage to the product, e.g. cracks, rough surface, splin-
tering, discoloration.
– Damage to the product insulation and/or cable/connec-
tor insulation, e.g. cracks and breaks.
– Damage to the coating.
– Bending of the product or parts of the product. Do not at-
tempt to straighten bent instruments!
If damaged, do not use this product!
8.9
Packaging
1. Pack the product in disposable sterilization packaging (single
or double packaging) made from paper/foil and/or in a ster-
ilization container.
8.10 Sterilization
Only sterilize products that have been cleaned and disinfected.
Erbe Elektromedizin recommends steam sterilization with the
method described below. If other sterilization methods are used,
Erbe Elektromedizin shall bear no responsibility.
Steam sterilization
• Fractionated vacuum method with adequate product drying
• Holding time 3 to 18 minutes at 132 to 138 °C
• Sterilizers in accordance with applicable national standards
and regulations (e.g. DIN EN 13060 or DIN EN 285)
• Sterilization process validated according to DIN EN
ISO 17665
Please follow the recommendations issued by the sterilizer man-
ufacturer concerning loading, handling, and drying times.
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