Aesculap Power Systems
microspeed® uni motor system
5.2.3 Mechanical cleaning/disinfecting
Pre-cleaning
Thoroughly pre-rinse under running water.
Cleaning
Place the product in its proper position in the ECCOS® storage device
immediately after use.
Process the product in a single-chamber cleaning/disinfecting machine
without ultrasound treatment. Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the machine.
Carry out the processing cycle:
– Use an appropriate neutral, alkaline or mildly alkaline cleaning/
disinfecting agent according to the manufacturer's instructions.
– Do not exceed the maximum cleaning temperature of 55 °C.
– Wash the product for at least 3 min.
– Neutralize if necessary.
– Carry out intermediate rinse for at least 1 min.
– Carry out intensive final rinse with distilled, demineralized or fully
desalinated water.
– For thermal disinfection: Rinse with distilled, demineralized or fully
desalinated water for 5 min, at 93 °C.
– Complete the program with a drying phase of at least 10 min at a
temperature of not more than 120 °C.
After completion of the mechanical cleaning/disinfecting cycle,
inspect for visible debris all surfaces and places that are difficult to
access.
Clean manually if necessary.
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5.2.4 Manual cleaning/disinfecting
Use an appropriate neutral, alkaline or mildly alkaline cleaning/
disinfecting agent according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Do not clean the product by ultrasound treatment under any
circumstances.
Do not immerse the product in any fluid. Allow any fluid that has
penetrated the device to run out immediately.
Clean all surfaces with a soft nylon brush and a suitable cleaning/
disinfecting agent.
Remove encrusted debris with a soft nylon brush. Do not use harsh
cleaning agents or metal brushes.
Thoroughly brush and rinse surfaces under running water.
Carry out intensive final rinse with distilled, demineralized or fully
desalinated water.
Inspect for visible debris all surfaces and places that are difficult to
access. If necessary, repeat the cleaning/disinfection process.
Dry the product with a lint-free cloth.
Make certain that lumens and channels are dried, too.
5.2.5 Control, care and inspection
Allow the product to cool down to room temperature.
Inspect the product after each cleaning and disinfecting cycle to be
sure it is clean, functional and undamaged and does not show atypical
running noises, overheating or excessive vibrations.
Set aside the product if it is damaged.
After cleaning and before sterilization, always lubricate the motor with
oil spray STERILIT® HI GA536:
– Fully insert the spray can adapter on the nipple at the rear end of the
motor.
– Hold the spray can in a vertical position and push down the spray
nozzle valve until oil extrudes at the front end of the handpiece
coupling of the motor.
– Wipe away any excess oil.
5.2.6 Packaging
Always follow the instructions for use of the respective storage devices
(e.g. instructions for use TA009721 for the Aesculap ECCOS® storage
system).
Insert the product in its proper position in the ECCOS® storage device,
or put it on a tray in such a way that the product is protected against
damage. Observe the weight limit for each tray/container.
Package trays appropriately for the sterilization process (e.g. in
Aesculap sterile containers).
Make certain that the product is wrapped in such a way that
recontamination of the product in the period between reprocessing
and reuse will be prevented.