Symmetry Surgical FlashPak 9020 Instrucciones De Uso página 2

MAINTENANCE
Daily Activities
1. Clean FlashPak before fi rst use when visibly soiled, and daily according to the
recommended directions above. FlashPak may be washed manually or in automated
washers.
2. Visually inspect the entire container with each use and daily to assure there are no
chips or cracks. Visually inspect the silicone lid gasket, silicone valve seals in the lid
and base and the silicone lid vent to assure there are no cuts, tears or other damage.
CAUTION: Do not use a FlashPak that is chipped, cracked or has damaged
gaskets, seals or lid vent button. Remove the affected unit from service and
replace damaged or worn parts before re-using.
Periodic Activities
• Replace both pressure actuated valves, in the lid and base, at least once per year.
• For FlashPak containers used exclusively for gravity-displacement sterilization replace the valves after approximately 1500 uses.
• For FlashPak containers used exclusively for dynamic-air-removal (pre-vacuum) sterilization replace the valves after approximately 500
uses.
• Replace the lid vent button if it becomes damaged.
• Replace the pressure balancing element (or metal microfi lter) at least once per year or when it becomes discolored. The microfi lter
allows the internal container pressure to reach equilibrium with the outside ambient pressure while the valves are closed. Over time
it will become clogged with particles from the steam and will appear discolored (e.g. rust spots). Quality of the steam will affect the
element life.
CAUTION: Replacement of parts should only be performed by trained personnel. The local FlashPak sales representative can
provide in-service training to hospital personnel or perform a variety of maintenance services or non-warranty repairs.
Sterilization Process
1. Visually verify that the valve plate fully engages the silicone valve seals around its entire
circumference of both the lid and base valve assemblies.
2. Read and follow the device manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU) regarding immediate-
use (fl ash) steam sterilization. Clean and decontaminate instruments and devices per the
manufacturer's instructions prior to sterilization. Disassemble instruments and devices as
required per the manufacturer's instructions prior to sterilization.
3. Do not attempt to sterilize lumens of smaller diameter, longer length or in greater numbers than shown in the table.
ID
5.5 mm
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Valve seals under mounting plate (not visible)
See Picture for Sterilization Step 1
Lumen Size Recommendations
Gravity
Length Qty
184 mm 3
Lid gasket
Pre-Vacuum
ID Length
1 mm 203 mm
Lid
vent
Qty
5
IFU-1000789 Rev 4