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5.2.3 Mechanical cleaning/disinfecting
Pre-cleaning
¾ Thoroughly pre-rinse under running water.
Cleaning
¾ Place the product in its proper position in the ECCOS® storage device
immediately after use.
¾ Process the product in a single-chamber cleaning/disinfecting machine
without ultrasound treatment. Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the machine.
¾ Carry out the processing cycle:
– Use an appropriate neutral, alkaline or mildly alkaline cleaning/
disinfecting agent according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
– Do not exceed the maximum cleaning temperature of 55 °C.
– Wash the product for at least 3 min.
– Neutralize if necessary.
– Carry out intermediate rinse for at least 1 min.
– Carry out intensive final rinse with distilled, demineralized or fully
desalinated water.
– For thermal disinfection: Rinse with distilled, demineralized or fully
desalinated water for 5 min, at 93 °C.
– Complete the program with a drying phase of at least 10 min at a
temperature of not more than 120 °C.
¾ After completion of the mechanical cleaning/disinfecting cycle,
inspect for visible debris all surfaces and places that are difficult to
access.
¾ Clean manually if necessary.
5.2.4 Manual cleaning/disinfecting
¾ Use an appropriate neutral, alkaline or mildly alkaline cleaning/
disinfecting agent according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
¾ Do not clean the product by ultrasound treatment under any
circumstances.
¾ Do not immerse the product in any fluid. Allow any fluid that has
penetrated the device to run out immediately.
¾ Clean all surfaces with a soft nylon brush and a suitable cleaning/
disinfecting agent.
¾ Remove encrusted debris with a soft nylon brush. Do not use harsh
cleaning agents or metal brushes.
¾ Thoroughly brush and rinse surfaces under running water.
¾ Carry out intensive final rinse with distilled, demineralized or fully
desalinated water.
¾ Inspect for visible debris all surfaces and places that are difficult to
access. If necessary, repeat the cleaning/disinfection process.
¾ Dry the product with a lint-free cloth.
¾ Make certain that lumens and channels are dried, too.
5.2.5 Control, care and inspection
¾ Allow the product to cool down to room temperature.
¾ Inspect the product after each cleaning and disinfecting cycle to be
sure it is clean, functional and undamaged and does not show atypical
running noises, overheating or excessive vibrations.
¾ Set aside the product if it is damaged.
¾ After cleaning and before sterilization, always lubricate the motor with
oil spray STERILIT® HI GA536:
– Fully insert the spray can adapter on the nipple at the rear end of the
motor.
– Hold the spray can in a vertical position and push down the spray
nozzle valve until oil extrudes at the front end of the handpiece
coupling of the motor.
– Wipe away any excess oil.
5.2.6 Packaging
¾ Always follow the instructions for use of the respective storage devices
(e.g. instructions for use TA009721 for the Aesculap ECCOS® storage
system).
¾ Insert the product in its proper position in the ECCOS® storage device,
or put it on a tray in such a way that the product is protected against
damage. Observe the weight limit for each tray/container.
¾ Package trays appropriately for the sterilization process (e.g. in
Aesculap sterile containers).
¾ Make certain that the product is wrapped in such a way that
recontamination of the product in the period between reprocessing
and reuse will be prevented.
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