7.6
Manual cleaning with immersion disinfection
Phase
Step
I
Pre-cleaning
II
Cleaning
III
Intermediate rinse
IV
Disinfection
V
Final rinse
VI
Drying
D–W:
Drinking water
RT:
Room temperature
*Recommended: BBraun Helizyme
**Recommended: BBraun Stabimed
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Follow the instructions for use of the ELAN 4 rinsing devices and rins-
ing adapters TA014447 and TA014448.
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Do not clean the applied part in an ultrasound bath.
Phase I
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Clean the product under running water, using a suitable cleaning brush
until all visible residues have been removed from the surfaces.
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Mobilize non-rigid components, such as release button, unlocking
sleeve, etc. during cleaning.
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Rinse the applied part through the rinsing adapter GB698R at least
3 times for 5 seconds with a water gun.
Phase II
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Using a disposable syringe, fill the inside of the applied part with
cleaning solution through the rinsing adapter GB698R.
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Place the applied part, with rinsing adapter connected, fully in enzy-
matic cleaning solution for 5 minutes.
Phase III
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Rinse the entire product (all accessible surfaces) under running water.
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Mobilize non-rigid components, such as release button, unlocking
sleeve, etc. during rinsing.
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Rinse the applied part through the rinsing adapter GB698R at least
3 times for 5 seconds with a water gun.
Phase IV
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Prior to manual disinfection, allow rinsing water to drain off the prod-
uct for a sufficient length of time and use compressed air to blow all
liquid out of the product through the rinsing adapter GB698R in order
to prevent dilution of the disinfecting solution.
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Using a disposable syringe, fill the inside of the applied part with dis-
infectant solution through the rinsing adapter GB698R.
T
t
Conc.
[°C/°F]
[min]
[%]
RT (cold) -
-
RT (cold) >5
1
RT (cold) -
-
RT (cold) >15
2
RT (cold) -
-
RT
-
-
Water
Chemicals
quality
D–W
–
D–W
pH-neutral, pH ~ 9*
D–W
-
D–W
Concentrate-free, aldehyde-free, phenol-free, QUAT-free, pH ~ 9**
D–W
-
-
-
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Place the applied part, with rinsing adapter connected, fully in disin-
fectant solution for 15 minutes.
Phase V
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Rinse the entire product (all accessible surfaces) under running water.
►
Mobilize non-rigid components, such as release button, unlocking
sleeve, etc. during cleaning.
►
Rinse the applied part through the rinsing adapter GB698R at least
3 times for 5 seconds with a water gun.
Phase VI
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Dry the product in the drying phase with suitable equipment (e.g. cloth,
compressed air), .
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After manual cleaning/disinfection, check visible surfaces visually for
residues.
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Repeat the cleaning/disinfection process if necessary.
7.7
Mechanical cleaning/disinfection with manual
pre-cleaning
Note
The cleaning and disinfecting machine must be of tested and approved
effectiveness (e.g. FDA approval or CE mark according to DIN EN
ISO 15883).
Note
The cleaning and disinfection machine used for processing must be ser-
viced and checked at regular intervals.
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