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7.9
Sterilization
Only sterilize products that have been cleaned and disinfected.
Erbe Elektromedizin recommends steam sterilization with the
method described below. If other sterilization methods are used,
Erbe Elektromedizin shall bear no responsibility.
Steam sterilization
• Fractionated vacuum method with adequate product drying
• Holding time 3 to 18 minutes at 132 to 138 °C
• Sterilizers in accordance with applicable national standards
and regulations (e.g. DIN EN 13060 or DIN EN 285)
• Sterilization process validated according to DIN EN
ISO 17665
Please follow the recommendations issued by the sterilizer man-
ufacturer concerning loading, handling, and drying times.
7.10 Overview of validated procedures
The following procedures have been validated as suitable for
processing the product:
• Machine cleaning and disinfection in a G 7836 CD disinfector
(Miele & Cie. KG, Gütersloh, Germany) with the cleaning
agent neodisher mediclean forte (Dr. Weigert GmbH & Co.
KG, Hamburg, Germany).
– neodisher mediclean forte: Dosage 0.5%, 5 minutes ex-
posure time at 55 °C.
– Disinfection: 5 minutes at 90 °C.
• Sterilization in an autoclave Systec V-150 (Systec GmbH,
Linden/Germany).
– Steam sterilization with saturated steam, fractionated
vacuum procedure, 3 minutes, 132 °C, 3 bar.
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