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5.7
Check
1. WARNING! Check the product for visible damage and wear.
You can perform the visual inspection with or without mag-
nification. Check the following:
– Damage to the product, e.g. cracks, rough surface, splin-
tering.
– Damage to the product insulation and/or cable/connec-
tor insulation, e.g. cracks and breaks.
– Bending of the product or parts of the product. Do not at-
tempt to straighten bent instruments!
If highly alkaline cleaners are used, metal surfaces may be dis-
colored. However, this does not affect the integrity of the prod-
uct.
2. Check the mechanical functionality of the product:
– Can the jaws be opened and closed?
If damaged, do not use this product!
5.8
Packaging
The product must be protected against damage during steriliza-
tion.
1. Pack the product in disposable sterilization packaging (single
or double packaging) made from paper/foil and/or in a ster-
ilization container.
5.9
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.
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