Instructions for Use / Technical Description
Ultrasonic Unit SonicWeld Rx
4.4
Intraoperative Use
4.4.1
Sterile Working
NOTICE
Non-sterile delivery of the SonicWeld Rx
All components of the SonicWeld Rx
Sonotrodes, open-end wrench and handpieces with connecting cables are located in the sterile
area of the operating environment, which is why they must be used in sterile condition.
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Make sure that the handpieces are dry.
Ensure that the sonotrodes, the open-end wrench and the handpieces with connecting
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cables have been properly sterilized; see section 5 "Processing, Cleaning, Disinfection and
Sterilization", page 60.
WARNING
Danger of infection by non-sterile handling!
Improper sterilization and non-sterile handling of the SonicWeld Rx
health risks to patients.
Make sure that the SonicWeld Rx
"Processing, Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization", page 60.
The handpieces with connection cables, the sonotrodes and the open-end wrench are steam-
sterilizable, see section 5 "Processing, Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization", page 60.
V. 1.0
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system
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system are delivered non-sterile.
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system components to be used are sterile, see section 5
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system can pose serious
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