CMR versius - Appendix B: Validated Equipment and Parameters; Validated Equipment and Parameters

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Washer/disinfector parameters required for automated cleaning and thermal
disinfection
Stage of cycle Parameter setting Minimum time
Pre-cleaning Cold water 2 minutes
Cleaning Hot water (43 °C/110 °F) 2 minutes
Rinsing Critical water 2 minutes
Thermal disinfection
Follow the national requirements for the A
0
value
(see ISO 15883)
Drying Hot air (115 °C/239 °F) 5 minutes
Always use ISO 15883 compliant washer/disinfectors.
Carry out thermal disinfection in compliance with ISO 15883 and follow the national
requirements with regard to the A
0
value (see ISO 15883).
Thermal disinfection was validated with A
0
= 3000 and A
0
= 600.
Do not use an ultrasonic bath when reprocessing the electrosurgery instrument
cables. Using an ultrasonic bath will cause damage to the cables.
Appendix B
Validated equipment and parameters