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Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization
The herein described reprocessing instructions are intended for the parts delivered within the set of the
LipoSurg. Extension or accessory parts come with their own reprocessing instructions.
The following points in particular are important with regard to caring for the material:
● Perform cleaning, disinfection and sterilization after every treatment.
● Always autoclave the material in sterilization packaging.
● Make sure that sterilization packaging is no more than 80 % full.
● Always autoclave the material at 135°C for at least 5 minutes.
● If sterilized material is not used immediately, the material packaging must be labeled with the steriliza-
tion date.
● Nouvag AG recommends including a sterility indicator.
8.1
Control unit and pedal
The control unit and pedal do not come into contact with the patient.
Wipe the outside using micro-biologically tested surface disinfectant or a 70 % isopropyl alcohol solution.
The front plate of the control unit is sealed for this purpose and can be wiped clean.
8.2
Handpiece cradle
Soiled handpiece cradles are cleaned using a neutral or an alkaline cleaning agent in the recommended con-
centration. Sterilize it in accordance with the same instructions as for the electronic motor 21.
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Operating instructions LipoSurg, REF 31648, V48/18
LipoSurg