5.3
Preparation before Cleaning
Possible danger of injury to the patient from residues on the medical device!
Particles from cloths and brushes may get stuck on products with rough surfaces, threads, sharp edges,
narrow gaps or the like.
• Use only soft, clean and lint-free cloths for drying.
A machine-based process (W/D) must be used for cleaning and disinfecting. Due to the significantly lower
effectiveness and reproducibility, a manual procedure, including the use of an ultrasonic bath, should only
be used if an automated procedure is not available.
When selecting the cleaning agent used, the material compatibility, suitability and effectiveness for
cleaning medical devices must be taken into account.
The concentrations, temperatures and exposure times specified by the manufacturer of the cleaning agent
and/or disinfectant as well as the specifications for rinsing must be observed. Use only freshly prepared
solutions, only sterile or low-germ (max. 10 germs/ml) and low-endotoxin (max. 0.25 endotoxin units/ml)
water (e.g. purified water/highly purified water) or only a soft, clean and lint-free cloth and/or filtered air
for drying.
Store the medical devices on carriers suitable for cleaning, e.g. trays or baskets. Observe the operating and
loading instructions of the W/D manufacturer.
5.4
Cleaning
5.4.1
Manual cleaning
A machine-based process (W/D) must be used for cleaning. Due to the significantly lower effectiveness and
reproducibility, a manual procedure, including the use of an ultrasonic bath, should only be used if an
automated procedure is not available.
5.4.2
Automated cleaning
Tools
Fiber stripper, 400 µm
Fiber stripper, 600 µm
Fiber stripper, 800 µm
Ceramic knife
Silicone support
Carrying case
Tab. 5-1
Methods of cleaning the components in the fiber preparation set
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Cleaning
REF
Instrument washing
machine
79-116-40-04
yes
79-116-60-04
yes
79-116-80-04
yes
79-110-01-04
yes
79-220-00-04
yes
–
no
Sterilizable Fiber Preparation Set
Instructions for Use
Ultrasound
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
no
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