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6.11 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
fixation system).
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Insert the product in its proper position in the
ECCOS fixations, see Fig. 11.
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Pack trays appropriately for the sterilization pro-
cess (e.g. in Aesculap sterile containers).
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Ensure that the packaging will prevent a recontam-
ination of the product.
6.12 Steam sterilization
Damage or destruction of the
batteries due to processing!
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CAUTION
Note
The product may be only sterilized with the blade, bat-
tery lid and battery removed and placing the blade
cover in the open position.
Note
The product can be sterilized with a mounted flap tab
and flaps in the open position.
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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 faucets).
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Use a validated sterilization method:
– Steam sterilization using fractional vacuum
process
– Steam sterilizer DIN EN 285 and validated pur-
suant to DIN EN ISO 17665
– Sterilization using fractionated vacuum process
at 134 °C/holding time 5 min
When sterilizing multiple products in one steam steril-
izer:
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Ensure that the maximum permitted load specified
by the manufacturer for the steam sterilizer is not
exceeded.
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Do not sterilize the
rechargeable battery.
6.13 Storage
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Store sterile products in germ-proof packaging,
protected from dust, in a dry, dark, temperature-
controlled area.
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Store sterile single-use GB258R product in germ-
proof packaging in a dry, dark and temperature-
controlled room.
7.
Maintenance
To ensure reliable operation, maintenance must be per-
formed once annually pursuant to the maintenance
label, see Fig. 13, for example July 2010.
Fig. 13 Acculan 3Ti Dermatome maintenance label
For technical service, please contact your national
B. Braun/Aesculap agency, see Technical Service.