3.11 Packaging
► Place the product in its holder or on a suitable tray. Ensure that sharp edges are covered.
► Package trays appropriately for the sterilization process (e.g. in Aesculap sterile containers).
► Ensure that the packaging provides sufficient protection against contamination of the product during storage.
3.12 Steam sterilization
► Check to ensure that the sterilizing agent will come into contact with all external and internal surfaces (e.g., by
opening any valves and faucets).
► Validated sterilization process
– Steam sterilization using fractional vacuum process
– Steam sterilizer according to DIN EN 285 and validated according to DIN EN ISO 17665
– Sterilization using fractionated vacuum process at 134 °C/holding time 5 min
► If several devices are sterilized at the same time in the same steam sterilizer: Ensure that the maximum permitted
load according to the manufacturers’ specifications is not exceeded.
3.13 Storage
► Store sterile products in germ-proof packaging, protected from dust, in a dry, dark, temperature-controlled area.
4. Technical service
CAUTION
Modifications carried out on medical technical equipment may result in loss of guarantee/warranty rights and
forfeiture of applicable licenses.
► Do not modify the product.
► For service and repairs, please contact your national B. Braun/Aesculap agency.
Service addresses
Aesculap Technischer Service
Am Aesculap-Platz
78532 Tuttlingen / Germany
Phone: +49 7461 95-1601
Fax: +49 7461 16-2887
E-Mail: ats@aesculap.de
Other service addresses can be obtained from the address indicated above.
5. Disposal
WARNING
Risk of infection due to contaminated products!
► Adhere to national regulations when disposing of or recycling the product, its components and its pack-
aging.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to sharp-edged and/or pointed products!
► When disposing of or recycling the product, ensure that the packaging prevents injury by the product.
Note
The user institution is obliged to reprocess the product before its disposal, see Validated reprocessing procedure.
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