Disinfection (optional)
The device must be sterilized after disinfection. Failure to sterilize
the device before reuse presents an acute infection control risk to
the patient.
Note: for necessary materials and equipment, see the Materials and Equipment
table.
Manual Disinfection
The device can be disinfected using a disinfecting solution that has the
following active ingredient: ≥ 0.55% ortho-phthalaldehyde at 25 °C.
1.
Clean and prepare the device as recommended in this user manual.
2.
Prepare the disinfecting solution according to the manufacturer
instructions.
3.
Immerse the device in the solution, filling all mated surfaces and crevices.
4.
Soak the device in the solution for 12 minutes.
5.
Thoroughly wipe all surfaces with a soft sponge for 5 minutes until the
device is visibly clean, focusing on any mated surfaces and crevices.
6.
Thoroughly rinse and flush the device with running deionized water to
remove any residues.
7.
Subject the device to sonication for 10 minutes, and rinse thoroughly in a
brisk stream of deionized water.
8.
Dry the device with a clean, lint-free cloth immediately after rinsing until
there is no visible fluid.
Thermal Disinfection
The device can be disinfected using thermal disinfection.
1.
Place the device into the washer disinfector.
2.
Program the washer using the following parameters:
Thermal Disinfection
Recirculation Time
Water Temperature
EN-10
1 minute
90 °C (194 °F)