Forum Technologies Implant Locator Manual De Instrucciones página 15

Operation
4 Cleaning: Manual
5 Disinfection
6 Drying
7 Maintenance, inspection and
testing of the sensor
8 Packaging
9 Sterilization
10 Storage
Instructions
Clean the sensor with an adequate brush or towel soaked in a
disinfectant solution
- Soak the sensor in a disinfectant solution combined with
proteolytic enzyme if possible
- Rinse well the sensor in flowing water
No particular requirements
Visually inspect the sensor to detect possible damage to the
sensor coating or to the gold plating of the contacts and the
central hole
Pack the sensor in sterilization pouches
Steam sterilization at 134°C (273.2°F) during 18 minutes in
gravity type autoclave. (Table Top, N type)
Keep sensors in sterilization packaging in a dry and clean
environment
Details and Warnings
After cleaning no visible impurities should remain on the sensor, in particular
inside and near the central hole
- Follow instructions given by the disinfectant manufacturer
(concentration, immersion time, etc.)
- Do not use disinfectant solution containing aldehyde, phenol or any
products which may damage the items
- Sensors with damages or scratches on the coating or on the contacts must
be discarded
- Sensors with damages to the gold plating of the contacts or of the central
hole must be discarded
- Check the validity period of the pouch given by the manufacturer to
determine the shelf life of the sterilized items.
- Use packaging which is resistant up to a temperature of 141°C (286°F)
- Follow maintenance and operation procedures of the autoclave provided
by the manufacturer
- The only sterilization parameters to be used are those that have been
validated and provided to the user in this User Manual
Sterility cannot be guaranteed if packaging is open or damaged (check the
packaging before using the sensors)
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