B. Braun Aesculap MINOP PE184A Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 11

Stage III
Fully immerse the product in the disinfecting
solution. Make certain that all accessible surfaces
are moistened.
Thoroughly (at least 5 times) rinse through surfaces
inaccessible to visual inspection, e.g. in products
with hidden crevices or lumens (e.g. empty/working
channel) or complex geometries, using a single-use
syringe (20 ml). Mobilize non-rigid components,
e.g. set screws, joints, slides, etc. 3 times in each
direction to the positive stop.
Stage IV
Following disinfection, rinse/ rinse through the
product completely (all accessible surfaces) 3 times
for at least 2 minutes. Mobilize non-rigid
components, e.g. set screws, joints, slides, etc.
3 times in each direction to the positive stop. Use
fresh water for every rinse.
Thoroughly (at least 5 times) rinse through surfaces
inaccessible to visual inspection, e.g. in products
with hidden crevices or lumens (e.g. empty/working
channel) or complex geometries, using a single-use
syringe (20 ml).
Allow water to drip off for a sufficient length of
time.
Stage V
Dry the product with soft, lint-free tissue.
Dry inaccessible areas with compressed air P
5 bar.
Mechanical cleaning/disinfecting
Note
The disinfector must be of proven effectiveness (e.g.
DGHM or FDA approval or CE mark).
Note
Only use cleaning agents that are suitable for this
product class (rigid endoscope).
Note
For thermal disinfection, always use fully desalinated
(demineralized) water. Ensure that Ao is >3 000 for the
process.
Note
The disinfector used for processing must be serviced
and checked at regular intervals.
Place the product on a tray that is suitable for
cleaning (avoid rinsing blind spots).
Connect components with lumens and channels
directly to the rinsing port of the injector carriage.
Ensure that the water can drain out through the
openings.
Clean and disinfect endoscopes with a sheath
diameter of ≤ 4 mm only in special Aesculap optics
trays.
Process the product in a washer/disinfector
machine. Follow the instructions of the washing
machine's manufacturer.
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Avoid abrupt cooling of the product (e.g. in water).
After mechanical cleaning/disinfecting, inspect all
surfaces, cavities, lumens, and openings for visible
debris.
Clean manually if necessary.
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