Mechanical Alkaline Cleaning And Thermal Disinfection; Inspection, Maintenance And Checks; Packaging; Steam Sterilization - Aesculap Acculan 4 GA344 Instrucciones De Manejo

7.7.2

Mechanical alkaline cleaning and thermal disinfection

Machine type: single-chamber cleaning/disinfection device without ultrasound
Phase Step
I Pre-rinse
II Cleaning
III Intermediate rinse
IV Thermal disinfection
V Drying
D-W: Drinking water
VE–W: Vollentsalztes Wasser (demineralisiert, mikrobiologisch mindestens Trinkwasserqualität)
*Recommended: BBraun Helimatic Cleaner alkaline
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Insert product 1 in the correct position in the ECCOS holder, see Fig. D.
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Attach the rinsing adapter 17 (GA344211) to the product 1 in the
mount 14.
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Then connect the interior rinse device and connect to the rinse connec-
tor of the cleaning/disinfection device/rinse cart.
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Attach the Kirschner wire protection sleeve 15 to a rinse hose.
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After automatic cleaning/disinfection, check visible surfaces for resi-
dues and repeat the cleaning/disinfection process as needed.
7.8

Inspection, maintenance and checks

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Allow the product to cool down to room temperature.
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Spray product after every cleaning and disinfection with oil spray
adapter 18 GB600880 (green) approx. 2 sec with Aesculap-STERILIT-
Power-Systems oil spray GB600, see Fig. C.
Note
Aesculap additionally recommends occasional spraying of moving parts
(such as knobs, couplings, cover lids) with the Aesculap STERILIT-Power-
Systems oil spray.
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Check the product after each cleaning and disinfection for the follow-
ing: cleanliness, damage, function, abnormal operation noise, excessive
heat or heavy vibration.
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Set aside the product if it is damaged.
7.9

Packaging

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Always follow the instructions for use of the respective packaging and
storage devices (e.g. instructions for use TA009721 for Aesculap-
ECCOS holder system).
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Insert the products in the correct position into the ECCOS holders, see
Fig. D.
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Pack trays appropriately for the sterilization process (e.g. in Aesculap
sterile containers).
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Ensure that the packaging will prevent a recontamination of the prod-
uct.
T t Water
[°C/°F] [min] quality
<25/77 3 D–W
55/131 10 FD–W
>10/50 1 FD–W
90/194 5 FD–W
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Chemistry/Note
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Concentrate, alkaline:
– pH ~ 13
– <5 % anionic surfactant
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0.5 % working solution
– pH ~ 11*
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mind. 10 min at max. 120 °C

7.10 Steam sterilization

CAUTION
Damage or destruction of the batteries due to processing!
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Do not sterilize the rechargeable battery.
Note
Remove all attached components from the product (tools, accessories)
before sterilization.
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Check to ensure that the sterilizing agent will come into contact with
all external and internal surfaces (e.g. by opening any valves and fau-
cets).
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Use a validated sterilization method:
– Steam sterilization using fractional vacuum process
– Steam sterilizer
DIN EN ISO 17665
– Sterilization using fractionated vacuum process at 134 °C/holding
time 5 min
When sterilizing multiple products in one steam sterilizer:
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Ensure that the maximum permitted load specified by the manufac-
turer for the steam sterilizer is not exceeded.

7.11 Storage

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Store sterile products in germ-proof packaging, protected from dust, in
a dry, dark, temperature-controlled area.
DIN EN 285 and validated
en
pursuant to
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