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7.8.2
Mechanical alkaline cleaning and thermal disinfection
Machine type: single-chamber cleaning/disinfection device without ultrasound
Phase
Step
I
Pre-rinse
II
Cleaning
III
Intermediate rinse
IV
Thermal disinfection
V
Drying
DW:
Drinking water
FD–W:
Fully desalinated water (demineralized, low microbiological contamination: drinking water quality at least)
*Recommended: BBraun Helimatic Cleaner alkaline
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Insert the product in its correct position into the ECCOS holder.
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Set the saw head 12 between two locking positions for cleaning.
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After automatic cleaning/disinfection, check visible surfaces for resi-
dues and repeat the cleaning/disinfection process as needed.
7.9
Inspection, maintenance and checks
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Allow the product to cool down to room temperature.
Note
Aesculap additionally recommends occasionally spraying moving parts
(such as knobs, coupling, lid caps) with STERILIT Power Systems oil spray.
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Inspect the product after every cleaning and disinfecting cycle for:
cleanliness, damage, function, abnormal operation noise, excessive
heat or strong vibration.
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Inspect the saw blades for broken, damaged or blunt cutting edges.
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Set aside the product if it is damaged.
7.10 Packaging
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Observe the instructions for use of the respective packaging and hold-
ers used (e.g. Instructions for use TA009721 for Aesculap ECCOS holder
system).
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Insert the products in the correct position into the ECCOS holders, see
Fig. E.
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Pack trays appropriately for the sterilization process (e.g. in Aesculap
sterile containers).
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Ensure that the packaging will prevent a recontamination of the prod-
uct.
10
T
t
[°C/°F]
[min]
<25/77
3
55/131
10
>10/50
1
90/194
5
max. 120/248
min. 10min
Water qual-
Chemical
ity
D–W
–
■
FD–W
Concentrate, alkaline:
– pH ~ 13
– <5 % anionic surfactant
■
0.5 % working solution
– pH ~ 11*
FD-W
–
FD-W
–
–
–
7.11 Steam sterilization
CAUTION
Damage or destruction of the batteries due to processing!
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Do not sterilize the rechargeable battery.
Note
Remove all attached components from the product (tools, accessories)
before sterilization.
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Check to ensure that the sterilizing agent will come into contact with
all external and internal surfaces (e.g. by opening any valves and fau-
cets).
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Use a validated sterilization method:
– Steam sterilization in fractionated vacuum process
– Steam sterilizer in accordance with DIN EN 285 and validated in
accordance with DIN EN ISO 17665
– Sterilization in fractionated vacuum process at 134°C, holding time
5 min
When sterilizing multiple products in one steam sterilizer:
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Ensure that the maximum permissible load of the steam sterilizer
according to the manufacturer's specifications is not exceeded.
7.12 Storage
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Store sterile products in germ-proof packaging, protected from dust, in
a dry, dark, temperature-controlled area.