Ultrasonic Unit SonicWeld Rx®
Instructions for Use
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Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization
The responsibility for cleaning and disinfection lies with the operator/user of the product. Be sure to
observe your national/local regulations, including potential restrictions.
To ensure the long-term service and performance of the SonicWeld Rx®, careful maintenance is required,
see section 6, "Maintenance", page 77.
Possible danger to life of the patient in case of non-sterile handling!
Products supplied in non-sterile condition must be cleaned, disinfected and sterilized before the first and
before any further use. In addition, be sure to observe the recognized rules applicable when connecting
sterilized device components to non-sterile equipment.
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In case of patients with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), suspected CJD or possible CJD variants,
processing of the products must be carried out according to the applicable national regulations.
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The operator/processor is responsible for cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing the products used. It is
essential that national regulations, including restrictions, be observed.
The components of the SonicWeld Rx® are delivered non-sterile and must be processed appropriately.
The specific information for each reference number for the following section is available at:
www.klsmartin.com/processing
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