Use Instructions

Care and Maintenance
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structions on the label.
Never exceed the number of uses indicated by the manufacturer.
WARNING!
Please check the reusable tube (NOT FOR SALE IN USA) for signs of damage after
sterilization and before use. Never use a tube showing signs of damage, especial-
ly brittleness and perforation.
Cleaning preparationsThe reusable tube set (NOT FOR SALE IN USA) should be reprocessed as soon as
possible following use (recommended: max 30 minutes). In case of heavy con-
tamination (blood, tissue) it is recommended to remove these residues with a
soft cloth while still at the site of the surgery. This cloth may be moistened with
a slightly alkaline cleaner. The tube set is then transported, preferably in a dry
basket, to the actual reprocessing location where the complete process is carried
out.
1. Preparatory cleaning at the reprocessing location:
Disassemble the individual parts of the tube set.
Notes concerning the pressure chamber membrane (for irrigation tube sets
only).
WARNING!
Remove the membrane before cleaning.
• Before cleaning: Carefully remove the membrane (2) from the pressure
chamber (1). Make sure not to damage the membrane. To do so, pull up-
wards on the membrane strap (6).
• Reinstalling membranes before sterilization: Place the lip of the membrane
(3) into the ring groove of the pressure chamber (1). The strap (6) must
be positioned in the notch (5) provided for this purpose.
• Press the lip of the membrane into the groove (4). A properly inserted
membrane is flush with the pressure chamber and exhibits no wrinkles.
2. Preparatory cleaning:
Use a soft cloth to carefully wipe off each component. Remove any remaining
blood and tissue residues. The cloth to be used may be moistened with a
slightly alkaline cleaner.
Cleaning1. Automatic cleaning and disinfecting:
The cleaning and subsequent disinfection of the individual components of
the tube set can be carried out with the appropriate programmable cleaning
and disinfecting systems for medical devices. The manufacturer has validat-
ed the applicability of this method in terms of hygiene success and material
compatibility using the "Vario" program of the disinfector manufactured by
the company Miele.
Suitability of the cleaning device used in the context of automated cleaning
and disinfection, the selected program, and the used cleaning or disinfecting
agent, as well as a guarantee with respect to the attainable hygiene status
and material compatibility are the sole responsibility of the operator!
Individual automatic processing methods must be independently validated
by the operator.
2. Manual cleaning:
• Place the prepared individual components of the tube set in demineralized
water (room temperature, 20 °C to 30 °C) for a period of at least 3 minutes
to 5 minutes and then rinse them off under running water. Any remaining
residues such as adherent clotted blood should be removed with a soft
brush.
• Use a soft cloth to thoroughly dry the components.
• The completely dried tube set components must now soak for a period of
25 minutes to 30 minutes in a suitable cleaning agent (e.g., neodisher Med-
(1) (2)
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