Mechanical Alkaline Cleaning And Thermal Disinfection; Inspection, Maintenance And Checks; Packaging; Steam Sterilization - B. Braun Aesculap Acculan 4 GA331 Gebrauchsanweisung/Technische Beschreibung

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7.8.2

Mechanical alkaline cleaning and thermal disinfection

Machine type: single-chamber cleaning/disinfection device without ultrasound
Phase Step
I Pre-rinse
II Cleaning
III Intermediate rinse
IV Thermal disinfection
V Drying
DW: Drinking water
FD–W: Fully desalinated water (demineralized, low microbiological contamination: drinking water quality at least)
*Recommended: BBraun Helimatic Cleaner alkaline
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Insert the product in its correct position into the ECCOS holder.
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Set the saw head 12 between two locking positions for cleaning.
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After automatic cleaning/disinfection, check visible surfaces for resi-
dues and repeat the cleaning/disinfection process as needed.
7.9

Inspection, maintenance and checks

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Allow the product to cool down to room temperature.
Note
Aesculap additionally recommends occasionally spraying moving parts
(such as knobs, coupling, lid caps) with STERILIT Power Systems oil spray.
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Inspect the product after every cleaning and disinfecting cycle for:
cleanliness, damage, function, abnormal operation noise, excessive
heat or strong vibration.
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Inspect the saw blades for broken, damaged or blunt cutting edges.
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Set aside the product if it is damaged.

7.10 Packaging

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Observe the instructions for use of the respective packaging and hold-
ers used (e.g. Instructions for use TA009721 for Aesculap ECCOS holder
system).
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Insert the products in the correct position into the ECCOS holders, see
Fig. E.
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Pack trays appropriately for the sterilization process (e.g. in Aesculap
sterile containers).
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Ensure that the packaging will prevent a recontamination of the prod-
uct.
10
T t
[°C/°F] [min]
<25/77 3
55/131 10
>10/50 1
90/194 5
max. 120/248 min. 10min
Water qual- Chemical
ity
D–W –
■
FD–W
Concentrate, alkaline:
– pH ~ 13
– <5 % anionic surfactant
■
0.5 % working solution
– pH ~ 11*
FD-W –
FD-W –
– –

7.11 Steam sterilization

CAUTION
Damage or destruction of the batteries due to processing!
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Do not sterilize the rechargeable battery.
Note
Remove all attached components from the product (tools, accessories)
before sterilization.
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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).
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Use a validated sterilization method:
– Steam sterilization in fractionated vacuum process
– Steam sterilizer in accordance with DIN EN 285 and validated in
accordance with DIN EN ISO 17665
– Sterilization in fractionated vacuum process at 134°C, holding time
5 min
When sterilizing multiple products in one steam sterilizer:
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Ensure that the maximum permissible load of the steam sterilizer
according to the manufacturer's specifications is not exceeded.

7.12 Storage

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Store sterile products in germ-proof packaging, protected from dust, in
a dry, dark, temperature-controlled area.