Mechanical Alkaline Cleaning And Thermal Disinfection; Inspection, Maintenance And Checks; Packaging; Steam Sterilization - Aesculap ELAN 4 Instrucciones De Uso

7.8.2

Mechanical alkaline cleaning and thermal disinfection

Machine type: single-chamber cleaning/disinfection device without ultrasound
Phase Step
I Pre-rinse
II Cleaning
III Intermediate rinse
IV Thermal disinfection
V Drying
D-W: Drinking water
FD–W: Fully desalinated water (demineralized, microbiological, at least of drinking water quality)
*Recommended: BBraun Helimatic Cleaner alkaline
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Insert product 1 in the correct position in the Aesculap ECCOS holder
systems, see Fig. B.
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Attach the rinsing adapter 14 (GA344211) to the product 1 in the
mount 11.
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Then connect the interior rinse device and connect to the rinse connec-
tor of the cleaning/disinfection device/rinse cart.
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Attach the Kirschner wire protection sleeve 12 to a rinse hose.
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After automatic cleaning/disinfection, check visible surfaces for resi-
dues and repeat the cleaning/disinfection process as needed.
7.9

Inspection, maintenance and checks

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Allow the product to cool down to room temperature.
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Spray product after every cleaning and disinfection with Aesculap
STERILIT Power Systems oil spray GB600 using the oil spray adapter 15
GB600880 (green) for approx. 2 s, see Fig. A.
Note
Aesculap additionally recommends the occasional spraying of moving parts
(such as knobs, couplings) with the Aesculap STERILIT Power Systems oil
spray.
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Check the product after each cleaning and disinfection for the follow-
ing: cleanliness, damage, function, abnormal operation noise, excessive
heat or heavy vibration.
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Set aside the product if it is damaged.

7.10 Packaging

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Follow the instructions for use of the respective packaging and holders
(e.g. instructions for use TA009721 for Aesculap ECCOS holder sys-
tems).
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Insert products in the correct position into the Aesculap ECCOS holder
system, see Fig. B.
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Pack trays appropriately for the sterilization process (e.g. in Aesculap
sterile containers).
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Ensure that the packaging will prevent a recontamination of the prod-
uct.
T t Water
[°C/°F] [min] quality
<25/77 3 D–W
55/131 10 FD–W
>10/50 1 FD–W
90/194 5 FD–W
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Chemistry/Note
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Concentrate, alkaline:
– pH ~ 13
– <5 % anionic surfactant
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0.5 % working solution
– pH ~ 11*
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at least 10min at max. 120°C

7.11 Steam sterilization

Note
Remove all attached components from the product (tools, accessories)
before sterilization.
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Make certain that all external and internal surfaces of the product will
be exposed to the sterilizing agent.
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Use a validated sterilization method:
– Steam sterilization using fractional vacuum process
– Steam sterilizer
DIN EN ISO 17665
– Sterilization using fractionated vacuum process at 134 °C/holding
time 5 min
When sterilizing multiple products in one steam sterilizer:
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Ensure that the maximum permitted load specified by the manufac-
turer for the steam sterilizer is not exceeded.

7.12 Storage

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Store sterile products in germ-proof packaging, protected from dust, in
a dry, dark, temperature-controlled area.
8.

Maintenance

To ensure reliable operation, the product must be maintained in accor-
dance with the maintenance labeling or at least once a year.
YYYY-MM
For technical service, please contact your national B. Braun/Aesculap
agency, see Technical Service.
9.

Troubleshooting list

Note
For additional information, see the operating instructions for the
ELAN 4 electro control unit GA800 (TA014401).
DIN EN 285 and validated
en
pursuant to
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