Mechanical Cleaning/Disinfecting; Inspection, Maintenance And Checks - B.Braun Aesculap Mode D'emploi/Description Technique

5.5

Mechanical cleaning/disinfecting

Mechanical neutral or mild alkaline cleaning and thermal disinfecting
Machine type: single-chamber cleaning/disinfection device without ultrasound
Phase Step
I Pre-rinse
II Cleaning
III Intermediate rinse
IV Thermal disinfection
V Dry
D–W: Drinking water
FD–W: Demineralized water
Recommended: BBraun Helimatic Cleaner neutral
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Check visible surfaces for residues after mechanical cleaning/disinfect-
ing.
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Repeat the cleaning/disinfection process if necessary.
Note
Ultrasonic treatment can be applied in manual processing as well as in
mechanical processing. Temperatures of up to 120 °C are permitted for
machine drying with hot air.
T t Water
[°C/°F] [min] quality
<25/77 3 D–W
55/131 10 FD–W
>10/50 1 FD–W
90/194 5 FD–W
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Chemicals
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Neutral:
B|BRAUN HELMATIC CLEANER
neutral, pH neutral,
0.5% working solution
Mildly alkaline:
■
Concentrate:
– pH = 9.5
– <5% anionic surfactant
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0.5 % solution
Alkaline:
Processing possible at pH up to 10.5, provided the cleaning agent is manufac-
turer-approved for container cleaning.
Note:
Application of mild-alkaline or alkaline cleaning agents may cause discoloration
of colored anodized aluminum, which however will not affect the functionality
of the product.
Especially for PrimeLine it must be ensured that the surface is rinsed without
leaving any residues.
Other process parameters may be feasible with agreement by the hospital
hygienist.
According to mechanical cleaning program
5.6

Inspection, maintenance and checks

Note
The sterile containers may be tested and repaired only by persons with the
appropriate training, expertise or experience.
The seals in the container lids have been tested, in conformance with DIN
EN 868-8, Appendix G for a minimum service life of 5 000 sterilization
cycles.
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In case of visible damage, change the seal immediately.
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Send lid to Aesculap, address see Technical Service.
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If necessary, lightly lubricate moving metal parts, e.g. latch hinges,
with sterilizable and steam-permeable maintenance oil (e.g. STERILIT®
oil spray JG 600 or STERILIT® I drip feed oiler JG598).
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