Maintenance, Inspection, And Testing - acumed RibLoc U Plus Gebrauchsanweisung

US Instructions for use
Phase
Pre-wash
Enzyme Wash
Wash
Rinse
Drying

MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION, AND TESTING

Inspect device under normal lighting to ensure soil has been removed. If any visible soil is seen, repeat
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cleaning process.
• Some automated washer/disinfectors have a cycle that includes a lubricant. If a washer/disinfector
includes a lubricant, manual application of a lubricant is not necessary.
Inspect the clean and dried devices for wear or damage prior to sterilization. If any damage or corrosion
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is observed, contact Acumed for a replacement.
Three instruments in the RibLoc® U Plus System (Figures 1, 2 and 3) and one instrument in the RibLoc® U
Plus 90 System (Figure 4) have articulating parts that require lubrication after every cleaning, and prior to
autoclaving. Only water soluble, non-silicone, steam permeable lubricants intended for surgical instruments
(e.g., Ultra Clean Spray Lube or Surgical Milk) should be used. When applicable, consult your sterilization
equipment manufacturer's written instructions regarding instrument lubrication for the specific sterilizer used.
Fully submerging the instruments in lubricant is never advised.
Manually spray a small amount of lubricant onto the instruments at articulation areas, where mated surfaces
make contact, on exposed screw threads and at hinges (see Figures 1-4). Actuate devices to ensure lubricant
is distributed over the surfaces. Allow lubricated instruments to air dry prior to sterilization.
If the instruments are difficult to actuate, threads bind or components do not move smoothly over mating
surfaces, contact Acumed for a replacement.
Recirculation Time
2:00 minutes
4:00 minutes
2:00 minutes
15 seconds
6:00 minutes
Temperature
Cold tap water
Hot tap water
65.5ºC (150ºF)
Hot tap water
98.8ºC (210ºF)
U.S. English – US / PAGE 6
Detergent Type and
Concentration
*or equivalent
N/A
*Enzol® 1 oz/gal
*Prolystica 2x Neutral
1/8 oz/gal
N/A
N/A