Eighteeth UltraMint - Automated Cleaning; Disinfection; Drying

6 Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization
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Automated Cleaning:
Carefully put the components into the washer-disinfector
on a tray and set the parameters as follows, then start
the program:
x 4 min pre-washing with cold water (<40°C);
x emptying
x 5 min washing with a mild alkaline cleaner at
55°C;
x emptying
x 3 min neutralizing with warm water (40°C);
x emptying
x 5 min intermediate rinsing with warm water
(40°C);
x emptying
The automated cleaning processes have been validated
by using 0.5% neodisher MediClean forte (Dr. Weigert).
Note Acc. to EN ISO 17664 no manual reprocessing
methods are required for these devices. If a manual
reprocessing method has to be used, please validate it
prior to use.
WARNIN G
z Use only approved washer-disinfectors according to
EN ISO 15883, maintain and calibrate it regularly.
z Follow instructions and observe concentrations
given by the manufacturer (see general
recommendations).
Disinfection:
Automated Thermal Disinfection in washer/disinfector
under consideration of national requirements in regards
to A0 value (see EN ISO 15883).
A disinfection cycle of 5 min disinfection at 93°C has
been validated for the device to achieve an A0 value of
3000.
After cleaning, the instruments should be automated
disinfected immediately. A manual disinfection is not
recommended. Please use fully demineralized water.
Drying:
Automated Drying:
Drying the instruments according to drying cycle of
washer/disinfector. If needed, additional manual drying
can be performed through lint free towel. Insufflate
cavities of instruments by using sterile compressed air.