Working With The Sterile Container; System Set-Up; Function Checks; Safe Operation - B.Braun Aesculap Mode D'emploi/Description Technique

Aesculap
Sterile Container System Edition 01/2013
4.

Working with the sterile container

4.1

System set-up

Removing the outer lid/inner lid/plastic cover
If an outer lid is used, it can be removed to clean the sterile container and,
if it is soiled, it can be separated from the inner lid.
VARIO container (by default with outer and inner lid):
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Push down the outer lid lock 2 and remove the outer lid 1 and the inner
lid 3.
BASIS container (with retrofitted outer lid):
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Dismount the combined outer lid 1 and inner lid 3 from the bottom 5.
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Loosen the lid latch 13 and remove the outer lid 1.
Sterile Container System PrimeLine:
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Remove the plastic cover 14 from the bottom 5.
Filter change
Replace the filter at the following intervals, depending upon the filter
type:
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Disposable filter: prior to each sterilization cycle
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PTFE permanent filter: after max. 1 000 processing cycles
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PrimeLine germ retention system: after max. 5 000 processing cycles
VARIO container and BASIS container:
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Press simultaneously both push buttons 12 on the universal filter
retainer 10.
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Remove the universal filter retainer 10.
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Insert a new filter and remount the universal filter retainer 10.
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Push down the cap 11 on the universal filter retainer 10 until you hear
it click into place.
Sterile Container System PrimeLine:
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Turn the ribbed cover grid 19 anticlockwise until it is unlocked.
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Remove the ribbed cover grid 19 of the germ barrier system 16.
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Turn the germ barrier system 16 anticlockwise with the mounting
handle 20 until it is unlocked from the adapter frame 17.
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Lift the germ barrier system 16, gripping it at the handling pin 18, and
remove it.
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Install the germ barrier system 16 by the reverse sequence of steps.
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4.2

Function checks

Note
With the PrimeLine sterile container system, the ribbed cover grid 19 must
be removed prior to checks!
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Visually inspect all components of the sterile container before each use
to ensure there is no damage, and check to ensure correct function:
– metal parts are not deformed
– aluminum lids are not warped
– the edges of the universal filter retainer 10 are seated in full-sur-
face contact
– the seals are intact (no cracks, ...)
– plastic parts are not cracked
– the permanent filter/PrimeLine sterile barrier system is undamaged
(no kinks, holes, cracks or gaps)
– the lock functions properly (engages)
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Use sterile containers only if they have been visually inspected and are
free from defects listed above. Replace any damaged components
immediately with original spare parts or have the parts repaired.
4.3

Safe operation

Risk of contamination of sterile goods from
unsealed sterile containers!
The sealing of any sterile container and its function
WARNING
as a germ barrier will be compromised if the sterile
container is combined with components from other
manufacturers.
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Only combine Aesculap sterile container prod-
ucts with each other.
Risk of non-sterility of container contents!
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Always carry the sterile containers by their han-
dles.
CAUTION
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Never carry or lift the sterile container at the
lid.
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Transport the sterile container in such a way
that mechanical damage will not occur.