Storz 11301D4 - 3 Safety; Serious Incidents; Correct Handling; Correct Reprocessing

Safety
Instructions for use • LED battery light source with fast screw thread • KCC914_EN_V1.0_11-2020_IFU_CE-
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3 Safety
3.1 Serious incidents
According to the Medical Device Regulation (MDR), a “serious incident” includes incidents that
directly or indirectly had, could have had, or could have any of the following consequences
(MDR, Art.2, No.65[1]):
– Death of a patient, user, or another person
– Temporary or permanent serious deterioration in the medical condition of a patient, user,
or another person
– A serious threat to public health
The manufacturer and appropriate authority must be notified of all serious incidents.
3.2 Correct handling
If the product is not handled correctly, patients, users, and third parties may be injured.
Only persons with the necessary medical qualification and who are acquainted with the
application of the product may work with it.
Check that the product is suitable for the procedure prior to use.
Do not overload the product with mechanical stress.
Check the product for the following points before and after every use:
– Completeness
– Good working order
– Rough surfaces left inadvertently
– Sharp corners
– Burred edges
– Correct assembly of the components
– Functionality
3.3 Correct reprocessing
Incorrectly reprocessed products expose patients, users, and third parties to a risk of infection.
Reprocess the product before use.
A validated reprocessing procedure must be followed and the product must be
reprocessed in line with the reprocessing instructions.
3.4 Contaminated products
Contaminated products pose a risk of infection for users, patients, and third parties.
Comply with national laws and regulations.
Observe the guidelines of the Employer’s Liability Insurance Association and equivalent
organizations.
3.5 Unsterile product
The product is not sterile when delivered. The use of non-sterile products poses a risk of
infection for patients, users, and third parties.
Reprocess the product in line with the reprocessing instructions before initial use and
every subsequent use.