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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 for any damage, abnormal run-
ning noise, overheating or excessive vibration.
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Set aside the product if it is damaged.
6.9
Packaging
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Follow the instructions for use of the respective
packaging and storage devices (e.g. instructions for
use TA009721 for the Aesculap-ECCOS fixation
system).
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Insert the product in its proper position in the
ECCOS fixations.
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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.
6.10 Steam sterilization
Damage or destruction of the
batteries due to processing!
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CAUTION
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 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.
6.11 Storage
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Store sterile products in germ-proof packaging,
protected from dust, in a dry, dark, temperature-
controlled area.
7.
Maintenance
To ensure reliable operation, the product must be
maintained once per year as indicated on the mainte-
nance label, see Fig. 14, e.g. in February 2012.
Fig. 14
For technical service, please contact your national
B. Braun/Aesculap agency, see Technical Service.