Mechanical Alkaline Cleaning And Thermal Disinfection; Inspection, Maintenance And Checks; Packaging; Steam Sterilization - B. Braun Aesculap Acculan 4 GA336 Gebrauchsanweisung/Technische Beschreibung

7.7.2

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
D–W: 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 proper position in the ECCOS fixation.
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After automatic cleaning/disinfection, check visible surfaces for resi-
dues and repeat the cleaning/disinfection process as needed.
7.8

Inspection, maintenance and checks

Note
Aesculap recommends occasional spraying of moving parts (such as knobs,
couplings, cover caps) with the Aesculap STERILIT-Power-Systems oil
spray.
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Allow the product to cool down to room temperature.
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Inspect the product after each cleaning and disinfecting cycle to be
sure it is: clean, functional, and undamaged.
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Check the product for any damage, abnormal running noise, overheat-
ing or excessive 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.
7.9

Packaging

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Always follow the instructions for use of the respective packaging and
storage devices (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 fixations,
see Fig. D.
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Pack trays appropriately for the sterilization process (e.g. in Aesculap
sterile containers).
T t Water qual-
[°C/°F] [min] ity
<25/77 3 D–W
55/131 10 FD–W
>10/50 1 FD–W
90/194 5 FD–W
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Chemistry/Note
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Concentrate, alkaline:
– pH ~ 13
– <5 % anionic surfactant
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0.5 % working solution
– pH ~ 11*
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mind. 10 min at max. 120 °C
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Ensure that the packaging will prevent a recontamination of the prod-
uct.

7.10 Steam sterilization

Damage or destruction of the batteries due to pro-
cessing!
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Do not sterilize the rechargeable battery.
CAUTION
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 using fractional vacuum process
– Steam sterilizer DIN EN 285
DIN EN ISO 17665
– Sterilization using 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 permitted load specified by the manufac-
turer for the steam sterilizer is not exceeded.
and validated pursuant to
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