12.8 Inspection, maintenance and
checks
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Allow the product to cool down to room tempera-
ture.
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Inspect the product after each cleaning and disin-
fecting cycle to be sure it is: clean, functional, and
undamaged.
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Spray product after every cleaning and disinfection
with Acculan 4 oil spray adapter GB600840 (black)
for approx. 2 sec. with Aesculap STERILIT Power
Systems oil spray GB600; see Fig. 11.
Fig. 11
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.
12.9 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
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.
12.10 Steam sterilization
Note
Remove all attached components from the product
(tools, accessories) before sterilization.
►
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.
12.11 Storage
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Store sterile products in germ-proof packaging,
protected from dust, in a dry, dark, temperature-
controlled area.
13. Maintenance
To ensure reliable operation, the product must be
maintained as indicated on the maintenance label once
per year, see Fig. 12, e.g. in February 2012.
Fig. 12
For technical service, please contact your national
B. Braun/Aesculap agency, see Chapter 15.