MELAG Vacuklav 40 B+ Evolution - Sterilization; Important Information for Routine Operation

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7 Sterilization
Important information for routine operation
Comply with the recommendations issued by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) and the information contained
in DIN58946-7.
See also “Routine Checks”.
Video tutorial
Manufacturer’s recommendation for the routine operation of type B steam sterilizers
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When is it necessary to
make checks?
How should the checks be made?
Once per working day ▪ Visual check of the door seal and the door lock for damage
▪ Check the operating media (electricity, feed water and water connection
if necessary)
▪ Check the documentation media (printer paper, computer, network)
MELAG recommends performing the steam penetration test with
MELAcontrol Helix/MELAcontrolPro in the Universal-Program (test
system in accordance with EN867-5).
Once a week ▪ Vacuum test
Tip: In the mornings before starting work – the steam sterilizer must
be cold and dry
Batch-related tests With “Critical B” instruments:
▪ MELAcontrol Helix/MELAcontrolPro must be used as batch control with
every sterilization cycle.
With “Critical A” instruments:
▪ The process indicator (type 5 in accordance with ENISO11140) must
be used as batch control with every sterilization cycle.
With “Critical A + B” instruments:
▪ MELAcontrol Helix/MELAcontrolPro must be used as batch control with
every sterilization cycle.
This simplifies the working procedure and increases security. You can
omit the daily steam penetration test with MELAcontrol Helix/
MELAcontrolPro (see above). The use of another test system in
accordance with EN 867-5 is possible. The number of the available test
systems means that MELAG is not able to provide technical support when
using a different system.
PLEASE NOTE
Document the results of the tests.
n The indicator test strips used need not be stored.
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in accordance with the current recommendations from the Robert Koch Institute