Maintenance, Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization
Operation
7
Inspection
8
Packaging
Operating mode
•
Inspect devices and
sort out those with
defects.
•
Assemble the devices
(stops).
•
Place the devices in a
support or container
to avoid any contact
between instruments
or posts and pack the
devices in
"Sterilization
pouches".
Warning
•
Dirty instruments must be
cleaned and disinfected
again.
•
Discard instruments which
show any deformations
(bent, twisted), damages
(broken, corroded) or defects
(loss of colour coding or
marking) affecting the
resistance, the safety or the
performance of the
instrument.
•
Do not use instrument
lubricants.
•
Avoid any contact between
instruments during
sterilization. Use supports or
containers.
•
Check the validity period of
the pouch given by the
manufacturer to determine
the shelf life.
•
Use packaging which are
resistant up to a temperature
of 141°C (286°F) and in
accordance with
EN ISO 11607.
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