Care And Checking For Damage; Sterilization Method And Parameters; Maintenance - B.Braun AESCULAP ACCULAN GA 643 Instrucciones De Manejo/Descripción Técnica

ACCULAN dermatome GA 643
Mechanical cleaning and disinfecting
Improper mechanical cleaning will damage the
ACCULAN dermatome!
Clean the ACCULAN dermatome in a suitable
CAUTION
storage tray only.
Use a suitable cleaning and disinfecting cycle for
mechanical cleaning.
Do not use alkaline cleaning agents.
Perform mechanical cleaning immediately after the operation.
Place storage tray GB 509 R in a suitable wire basket (e.g. JF 214 R).
Position the ACCULAN dermatome properly in storage tray
GB 509 R immediately after the operation.
To avoid abrupt changes in temperature, use a single-chamber
washer disinfector.
Select a cleaning and disinfecting cycle according to the following
criteria:
– Neutral cleaner
– Cleaning temperature ≤ 50 °C
– Final rinse with simultaneous thermal disinfection in demineral-
ized water.
Example: Miele Vario TD process.
Follow the instructions for use of the Aesculap ECCOS storage sys-
tem TA 009 721.

5.3 Care and checking for damage

Each time the device is processed and a function check is carried
out, check for:
– damage, atypical sounds when the device is operated, or exces-
sive vibration or heating-up
– damage to the battery compartment seal
– damaged or missing silicone seal on the cover
If any irregularities are found, do not make further use of the de-
vice.
Prior to an extended period of non-use, always store the device
cleaned and dried according to the instructions.

5.4 Sterilization method and parameters

The ACCULAN dermatome can be sterilized in the storage tray.
Damage to the rechargeable battery and its inte-
grated electronic components due to sterilization!
Remove the rechargeable battery from the de-
CAUTION
vice prior to sterilization.
Do not heat the rechargeable battery to a tem-
perature higher than 65 °C.
Do not sterilize the rechargeable battery.
Sterilize the ACCULAN dermatome immediately after cleaning it.
Remove the rechargeable battery 7 from the device, see Removing
the rechargeable battery.
Prior to sterilization, lightly spray the sliding surfaces 11 and 12
with Sterilit M.
Rest the ACCULAN dermatome 1, the cover 5 of the battery com-
partment and the sterile funnel 6 in a suitable wire basket (e.g.
JF 214 R).
Sterilize using steam sterilization, taking note of the following:
The sterilization must be carried out following a validated steam
sterilization procedure (e.g. in a sterilizer according to
EN 285/ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11134-1993, ANSI/AAMI ST46-1993 and
validated according to EN 554/ISO 13683). In case of application
of the fractionated vacuum procedure the sterilization has to be
done using the 134 °C/2 bar program with a minimal holding time
of 5 minutes.

6. Maintenance

To ensure reliable operation, the manufacturer recommends that
maintenance be performed after 300 reprocessing cycles, at least once
per year.
For service, maintenance and repairs, please contact the
Aesculap/B. Braun representative in your country, see Technical
Service.
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