Cleaning And Sterilization; Controller; Foot Control; Wand - smith&nephew ArthroCare Atlas Manuel De L'opérateur

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Atlas™ System
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User's Manual

Cleaning and Sterilization

Controller

DO NOT sterilize or immerse in liquid. Wipe clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent as needed.

Foot Control

DO NOT sterilize. Clean with detergents and disinfectants according to standard practices. Disinfect with liquid
chemical disinfectants such as chlorine solutions, iodophors, glutaraldehydes and hydrogen peroxides. Follow man-
ufacturer guidelines for concentration and length of exposure.

Wand

The Wand is supplied sterile. The Wand is intended for single use only. DO NOT clean, resterilize, or reuse the
Wand as this may result in product malfunction, failure, or patient injury, which may also expose the patient
to the risk of transmitting infectious diseases. Please refer to the Instructions for Use associated with each
Wand type for specific information concerning Wand use.

Patient Cable

The Patient Cable is supplied NON-STERILE. It is reusable if cleaned and sterilized prior to each use. Ensure that
a validated and approved steam sterilization process is used during the sterilization process.
Cleaning
• Before cleaning, secure the protective caps over the Patient Cable connectors to protect them from possible dam-
age. The protective caps should fit snugly over the Patient Cable connector. If the protective caps are loose,
check to see if the silicone o-ring is positioned within the groove on the cable connector. Replacement o-rings are
available through ArthroCare. The Patient Cable should then be wiped down with a mild detergent solution using
a soft brush or sponge to remove any gross contaminants from the Patient Cable. The Patient Cable can be
rinsed under running water to remove any cleaning residue. The Patient Cable should not be immersed in water
or any other solution. Remove the protective caps from the Patient Cable connectors and inspect the Patient
Cable for any damage such as cuts or nicks. Damaged Patient Cable should not be reused. Sterilize the clean
Patient Cable by following one of the recommended sterilization methods:
Pre-Vacuum Steam Sterilization
If the pre-vacuum steam sterilizer has a prefixed cycle, use the "Hard Goods" cycle. If it does not have a prefixed
cycle, the following parameters are recommended:
• Set temperature at 270-272°F (132-133°C);
• Set exposure time for 10 minutes for wrapped Patient Cables;
• Set exposure time for 4 minutes for unwrapped Patient Cables;
• Set drying time for 5 minutes minimum.