Automated Cleaning
1. Inject each lumen and mated surface with at
least 50 mL prepared detergent.
2. Brush the lumen using an appropriate bottle
brush a minimum of 5 times from each end.
Note: An appropriate brush for the interior of the
instruments is a bottle brush that has the same
diameter as the lumen.
3. Rinse the instruments with treated water
at ambient temperature until there is no visible
detergent residue. After the detergent residue
is removed, continue rinsing for a minimum of
30 seconds.
4. Place the disassembled instruments into the
washer on an incline to aid in drainage.
5. Program the washer using the following
parameters:
Pre-Wash
Recirculation Time
Water Temperature
Detergent Type
Enzyme Wash
Recirculation Time
Water Temperature
Detergent Type
Wash 1
Recirculation Time
Water Temperature
Detergent Type
Rinse 1
Recirculation Time
Water Temperature
Detergent Type
Dry
Recirculation Time
Water Temperature
Detergent Type
6. Use pressurized air to aid in drying, if necessary.
7. Inspect each instrument for visual cleanliness.
Disinfection (Optional)
1. Disinfect the instruments by submerging them
in a disinfection agent. Follow the disinfection
agent manufacturer's recommended
concentrations, temperatures, and exposure
times.
2. Thoroughly rinse and flush all parts and lumens
with running, demineralized water to remove
the disinfectant.
3. Dry all parts with a lint-free towel immediately
after rinsing.
Drying
•
For automated drying, use the drying cycle
provided with the washer/disinfector.
•
For manual drying, use a lint-free cloth.
•
Dry any lumens with compressed air.
Maintenance
Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this
product. Doing so could result in serious injury to
the patient and/or user resulting in life-threatening
complications.
Sterilization
1. Inspect all components for cleanliness. If fluid
or tissue buildup is present, repeat the above
cleaning and disinfection procedures.
2.
Inspect for burns, cuts, and abrasions in the
electrical insulation on the insert and/or the
handle for instruments equipped with
electrosurgical capabilities as these defects
could cause unintended electrosurgical burns
and life-threatening complications.
3. Inspect all jaws, ratchets, and cutting edges
for damage.
4. Ensure instrument jaws align properly and open
and close completely.
5. It is not necessary to disassemble the
instruments before sterilization. However, the
reusable cannula must be disassembled.
6. Open all flush ports and valves for sterilization.
7. If necessary, place the instruments in the
instrument-sterilization case, following the
instructions provided with the case.
8. Perform sterilization according to the
following specifications. Failure to do so will
compromise sterility.
EN-6
2
2 Minutes
Cold
N/A
2 Minutes
Hot
Enzymatic
1
2 Minutes
Set Point (66°C)
Non-Enzymatic
2 Minutes
Hot
N/A
7 Minutes
115°C
N/A
3