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
FD–W:
Fully desalinated water (demineralized, low microbiological contamination: drinking water quality at least)
*Recommended: BBraun Helimatic Cleaner alkaline
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Place the product on a wire basket suitable for cleaning.
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Check visible surfaces for residues after mechanical cleaning/disinfect-
ing.
7.9
Inspection, maintenance and checks
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Allow the product to cool down to room temperature.
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Inspect the product after each cleaning and disinfecting cycle to be
sure it is: clean, functional, and undamaged.
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ELAN 4 electro Connect oil spray adapter GB600860 (gray) to connec-
tor for motor cable 2 and spray through the applied part for approx.
2 seconds with Aesculap-STERILIT oil spray GB600, see Fig. G.
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Check the product for any damage, abnormal running noise, overheat-
ing or excessive vibration.
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Inspect tools for broken, damaged or blunt edges.
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Set aside the product if it is damaged.
7.10 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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Place the applied part in the correct position in the ECCOS holder
GB086R , see Fig. F.
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Place the tools on a tray in such a way that it is protected against dam-
age.
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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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-
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Chemicals
-
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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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In accordance with the program for the cleaning and disinfecting machine
7.11 Steam sterilization
Note
For further information, see Technical data.
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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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Validated sterilization process
– Steam sterilization using fractional vacuum process
– Steam sterilizer according to DIN EN 285 and validated according
to DIN EN ISO 17665
– Sterilization using fractionated vacuum process at 134 °C/holding
time 5 min
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When sterilizing several products at the same time in a steam sterilizer,
ensure that the maximum load capacity of the steam sterilizer speci-
fied by the manufacturer is not exceeded.
7.12 Sterilization for the US market
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Aesculap advises against sterilizing the device by flash sterilization or
chemical sterilization.
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Sterilization may be accomplished by a standard prevacuum cycle in a
steam autoclave.
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