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Note
If there is no final sterilization, then a virucidal disinfectant must be used.
Note
For up-to-date information about reprocessing and material compatibility,
see also the Aesculap Extranet at https://extranet.bbraun.com
The validated steam sterilization procedure was carried out in the Aesculap
sterile container system.
7.2 General information
Dried or affixed surgical residues can make cleaning more difficult or inef-
fective and lead to corrosion. Therefore the time interval between applica-
tion and processing should not exceed 6 h; also, neither fixating pre-
cleaning temperatures >45 °C nor fixating disinfecting agents (active
ingredient: aldehydes/alcohols) should be used.
Excessive neutralizing agents or basic cleaners may result in a chemical
attack and/or fading and the laser marking becoming unreadable either
visually or by machine.
On stainless steel, residues containing chlorine or chloride (such as surgi-
cal residues, drugs, saline solutions in water for cleaning, disinfection and
sterilization) may lead to corrosion (pitting corrosion, tensile corrosion)
and thus to the destruction of the product. These must be removed by rins-
ing thoroughly with demineralized water and then drying.
Perform additional drying, if necessary.
Only process chemicals that have been tested and approved (e.g. VAH or
FDA approval or CE mark) and which are compatible with the product’s
materials according to the chemical manufacturers’ recommendations
may be used for processing the product. All the chemical manufacturer's
application specifications must be strictly observed. Failure to do so can
result in the following problems:
■ Visual material changes (such as fading or color changes in titanium or
aluminum). For aluminum, the application/process solution only needs
to be pH >8 to cause visible surface changes.
■ Material damage (such as corrosion, cracks, breaks, premature aging or
swelling).
► Do not use metal cleaning brushes or other abrasives that would dam-
age the product surface and could cause corrosion
► For further detailed information on hygienically safe and material-pre-
serving/value-preserving reprocessing, see www.a-k-i.org, link to Pub-
lications, Red Brochure – Proper maintenance of instruments.
7.3 Reusable products
The service life of the product is limited by damage, normal wear, type and
duration of the application, handling, storage and transportation of the
product.
Careful visual and functional testing prior to next use is the best way to
identify a malfunctioning product.
7.4 Preparations at the place of use
► Remove all attached components from the product (tool an accesso-
ries).
► Remove any visible surgical residues as much as possible with a damp,
lint-free cloth.
► Place the dry product in a sealed waste container and forward it on for
cleaning and disinfection within 6 hours.
7.5 Preparation before cleaning
► Prior to first mechanical cleaning/disinfection process: Install the
Aesculap ECCOS holder system in a suitable tray.
► Insert products in the correct position into the Aesculap ECCOS holder
system, see Fig. B.
7.6 Cleaning/disinfection
7.6.1 Product-specific safety instructions for the reprocessing pro-
cedure
CAUTION
Damage to the product due to inappropriate cleaning/disinfecting
agents and/or excessive temperatures!
► Use cleaning and disinfecting agents according to the manufac-
turer’s instructions which
– are approved for plastic material and high-grade steel,
– do not attack softeners (e.g. in silicone).
► Do not use cleaning agents that contain acetone.
► Observe specifications regarding concentration, temperature and
exposure time.
► Do not exceed the maximum temperature of 60 °C during chemical
cleaning and/or disinfection.
► Do not exceed maximum temperature when using 95°C DI water
for thermal disinfection.
► Dry the product for at least 10 minutes at a maximum of 120 °C.
Note
The indicated drying time is a guide time only. It must be checked taking
into account the specific conditions (e.g. load) and if applicable adjusted.
Document No.: TA014436 - Version: 1.0 - Document ID: SOP-AIC-5002244 Date/Time Printed/Viewed: 2022-04-13 16:01 (CET)
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