5 Cleaning and Disinfection
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5.3 Cleaning/Disinfection by Machine
5.3.1 Information About Cleaning/Disinfection by Machine
Cleaning/Disinfection Unit (CDU)
Make sure that the CDU meets the following criteria.
It must
have been tested for efficiency (e.g. DGHM I or FDA approval, or CE
marking, in conformity with DIN EN ISO 15883-1 )
Use a tested disinfection programme (at least 5 minutes at 90°C) for
thermal disinfection, as with chemical disinfection, there is a risk of
disinfectant residues being left on the products.
The A
0
value=3000 must be reached.
Use water of a quality that meets the requirements of DIN EN 285
(including demineralised water with an electrical conductivity of
approx. 15S/cm).
Use air that meets the compressed air requirements in a hospital, for
drying purposes.
Make sure that the detergent and the disinfectant do not react with
each other.
Also see “Appendix” on page 25
Regularly inspect and service the CDU in accordance with in-house
specifications.
Detergents and Disinfectants
Make sure that the detergents and disinfectants meet the following
criteria.
The detergent (e.g. neodisher MediClean concentration 0.5 %, Dr.
Weigert, Hamburg) must:
Be suitable for cleaning the products.
Be compatible with the disinfectant that is used.
Be listed with the DGHM (German Society for Hygiene and
Microbiology)