10.5 Automatic cleaning, interme-
diate rinsing, disinfection,
final rinse, drying
Selection of the washer-disinfector
Automatic cleaning and disinfection requires a
washer-disinfector with the following properties
and validated processes:
– Corresponds to and tested in accordance with
EN ISO 15883
– Certified program for thermal disinfection (A
0
value ³ 3000 or at least 5 minutes at 93°C)
– Programme is suitable for the components
and provides sufficient rinsing cycles.
For more information: "General information".
Selection of the machine cleaning agents and
disinfectants
The following properties are required:
– Material compatibility with the product
– Corresponds with the manufacturer's specifi-
cations of the CD
For further information, see: "General informa-
tion".
Automatic cleaning and disinfecting
When arranging the parts in the washer-
disinfector, make sure there are no areas
missed by rinsing.
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Place components in the basket for small
parts.
10.6 Check for function
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After the end of the cleaning and disinfection
cycle, check the components for any residual
soiling and residual moisture. If necessary,
repeat the cycle.
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If necessary, replace any damaged parts.
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The components should be packaged as soon
as possible after drying and checking.
10.7 Steam sterilising
Packing
For packaging of the components, use only ster-
ile barrier systems made of transparent paper film
that are approved for use in steam sterilisation
according to the manufacturer information. This
includes:
– Temperature resistance up to 138°C
– Standards DIN EN ISO 11607-1/2
– The applicable sections of the standard series
DIN EN 868
The sterile barrier system must be large enough.
Once it is loaded, the sterile barrier system must
not be under any strain.
Steam sterilising
WARNING
Health risk due to incorrect sterilisa-
tion
If the sterilisation not performed cor-
rectly, it may not be effective. The use of
instruments that have not been properly
sterilised can pose a health risk to the
patient..
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Only steam sterilisation must be used.
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Comply with all of the specified pro-
cess parameters.
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Comply with the manufacturer‘s
instructions regarding use of the steam
steriliser.
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Do not use any other methods.
NOTICE
Damage to equipment due to incor-
rect sterilisation
If the sterilisation process is not per-
formed correctly, this can cause dam-
age to the product.
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Comply with the manufacturer‘s
instructions regarding use of the steam
steriliser.
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Comply with all of the specified pro-
cess parameters.
Usage
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