7.13 Steam sterilization
Note
The product can be sterilized either in disassembled or in assembled condi-
tion.
Note
To avoid breakage due to stress crack corrosion, sterilize the product with
the lock fully open or locked no further than on the first ratchet tooth.
►
Check to ensure that the sterilizing agent will come into contact with
all external and internal surfaces (e.g. by opening any valves and fau-
cets).
►
Validated sterilization process
– Steam sterilization using fractionated vacuum process
– Steam sterilizer according to DIN EN 285 and validated according
to DIN EN ISO 17665
– Sterilization using fractionated vacuum process at 134 °C/holding
time 5 min
►
When sterilizing several products at the same time in a steam sterilizer,
ensure that the maximum load capacity of the steam sterilizer speci-
fied by the manufacturer is not exceeded.
7.14 Storage
►
Store sterile products in germ-proof packaging, protected from dust, in
a dry, dark, temperature-controlled area.
►
Store sterile packed single-use products dust-protected in a dry, dark
and temperature-controlled room.
8.
Technical Service
Risk of injury and/or malfunction!
►
Do not modify the product.
WARNING
►
For service and repairs, please contact your national B. Braun/Aesculap
agency.
Modifications carried out on medical technical equipment may result in
loss of guarantee/warranty rights and forfeiture of applicable licenses.
Service addresses
Aesculap Technischer Service
Am Aesculap-Platz
78532 Tuttlingen / Germany
Phone:
+49 (7461) 95-1602
Fax:
+49 (7461) 16-5621
E-Mail:
ats@aesculap.de
Other service addresses can be obtained from the address indicated above.
9.
Disposal
►
Adhere to national regulations when disposing of or recycling the
product, its components and its packaging!
21