Processing, Cleaning, Disinfection And Sterilization; Preparation, Storage And Transport; Reprocessing - KLS Martin group marCut Mode D'emploi

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marCut bipolar scissors
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Processing, Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization

5.1

Preparation, Storage and Transport

Remove intense dirt from the instruments directly after use. Do not use any fixating agents
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or hot water (>40°C / >104°F), as this may cause fixing of residue and can adversely
affect the cleaning result.
Store instruments in a clean, cool and dry place.
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Protect instruments against mechanical damage.
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Store and transport instruments in safe containers/packing. Use certified sterilization
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packing (e.g. according to EN 868, ISO 11607) or sterilization containers for sterilization.
Handle instruments with great care. Do not drop or throw.
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Protect against direct sunlight.
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• Store the sterilized instruments in a dry, clean and dust-free location at moderate
temperatures of 5–40°C (41–104°F).
In case of return shipments send only clean and disinfected products in sterile packing.
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5.2

Reprocessing

Due to the product design, the materials used and the intended use, it is not possible to define
a fixed limit for the maximum number of reprocessing cycles. The lifespan of the instruments
depends on their function and whether they are treated with care. Depending on the type and
duration of the application, electrosurgical instruments are generally subject to high wear.
The operator is responsible for the result of the cleaning, disinfection and sterilization
performed on the instruments used.
Ensure compliance with the following points:
• Only product-specific and sufficiently validated cleaning, disinfection and sterilization
methods are used.
The equipment used (disinfector, sterilizer) are maintained and inspected at regular
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intervals. For each cycle, validated parameters must be used.
National rules and regulations as well as the hygiene regulations of the physician's practice
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or the hospital are observed (especially regarding deactivation of prions).
When choosing the cleaning agent, make sure that:
it is suitable for the cleaning of instruments made of metal and synthetic materials,
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a suitable disinfecting agent with proven efficacy is used (e.g. VAH-/DGHM- or FDA-
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approved or with CE label). the disinfection agent is compatible with the cleaning agent
used,
• the chemicals used are compatible with the instruments, see section 5.5 "Material
Durability", page 31.
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