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Reprocessing
5.1.2 Danger for users, patients, and third parties
Risk of infection due to unsuitable aids and tools
Deadly diseases can be transmitted.
• Always wear your own personal protective equipment. The protective equipment
consists of protective gloves, protective clothing, safety goggles, and mouth and
nose protection for all steps in which the product components are contaminat-
ed.
• Only use aids and tools that can be easily reprocessed or ones that are dispos-
able products.
Risk of infection due to unsuitable reprocessing
Deadly diseases can be transmitted.
• Make sure that all areas of the device can be reached easily.
• Use only suitable load carriers with silicone pads for mechanical reprocessing.
5.1.3 Avoiding damage to the device
Damage to the device due to cleaning with xatives
Stains and soiling cannot be removed permanently.
• Do not use aldehydes before and during cleaning.
• Do not expose the product to temperatures above 65°C / 149°F before and
during cleaning.
Unsuitable aids and tools