7 Preparation
7.5.
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NightKNIFE / Ligator
Automatic preparation in a CDM
Suitable cleaning and disinfection methods
Use a cleaning and disinfection machine (CDM) to clean
and disinfect the ligation instruments.
Manual methods are not recommend due to their
significantly lower effectiveness.
Ensure that the selected CDM fulfils the following
requirements:
(as shown by DGHM or FDA approval or a
CE mark in accordance with EN ISO 15883).
A proven program for thermal disinfection (at
least 5 minutes at 90 °C or an A
greater than 3000). With chemical
disinfection, there is a risk that disinfectant
residues may be present on the instrument
components.
A program suitable for the instrument, with
adequate rinse cycles, is selected.
Sterile water or water with a low
microorganism count (max. 10 germs/ml)
and low endotoxin count (max. 0.25
endotoxin units per ml) is used for rinsing.
Drying air is filtered.
The CDM is serviced and tested at regular
intervals.
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