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Wear appropriate protective clothing: risk of infection and injury.
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Only use products for the maintenance of medico-surgical
equipment compatible with aluminium. Detergents and alcaline
type solutions (pH > 7) damage aluminium based instruments.
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Forbid antiseptics that are intended for use on skin and mucous.
Forbid products containing aldehyde, alcohol or other products
likely to bind proteins.
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VI.1 – Preparation of MD in the place of use
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To be done immediately after surgery (maximum time of 2 hrs):
• Disconnect the MD from the motor,
• Remove the rotary tool (see § V.6),
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• Remove the largest organic contaminants with disinfectant
wipes.
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VI.2 – Preparation for sterilisation
Disassembly of MD:
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• Disconnect the MD from the motor,
• Remove the rotary instrument and the spraying nozzle.
VI.2.1 – Manual preparation for sterilisation
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• Or Spray disinfectant on the MD and wipe with a clean cloth.
Rinsing and drying:
• Rinse well
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VI.2.2 - Automatic preparation for sterilisation
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• Place the assembled MD on the nozzle for MD.
• The disinfection thermo cycle must be at least 10 minutes at
93°C (203°F).
• Check there is no residue and that all the parts of the MD are
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completely dry at the end of the cycle.
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Temperature < 38°C, distilled water is recommended instead of running
water if this has too much chlorine (cf. FD98-135 standard).
For tool replacement: check the good condition of the
rotary tool with light axial traction.
VI.HYGIENE AND MAINTENANCE
Sterilisation of medical devices must be done by
properly trained and protected staff, in compliance with
current regulations. The sterilisation protocol must be
appropriate to the infectious risk.
For each product used: refer to the manufacturer's
instructions.
Comply with the concentrations, exposure durations, and
life span of products. Do not mix the products and follow
the instructions for their disposal.
By brushing:
• Brush each part under running water with a soft brush.
• Wipe a disinfectant wipe over each of the MD's sub-units,
,then dry each part.
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• Only in a washing and disinfecting machine, appropriate
for the treatment of this type of MD. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions for the device.
• If the washing and disinfecting machine is near the
place of use, it is possible to also do step VI.1.
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