6 Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization
are as follow.
Unless otherwise stated, they will be hereinafter referred to as "products".
Warnings:
The use of strong detergent and disinfectant (alkaline pH>9 or acid pH <5) will
reduce the life span of products. And in such cases, the manufacturer takes no
responsibility.
This device shall not be exposed to high temperature above 138C. Processing
limit
The products have been designed for a large number of sterilization cycles. The
materials used in manufacture were selected accordingly. However with every
renewed preparation for use, thermal and chemical stresses will result in ageing
For lip hook and touch probe, it is 1000 times.
6.1 Initial processing
6.1.1 Processing principles
It is only possible to carry out effective sterilization after the completion of effec-
tive cleaning and disinfection. Please ensure that, as part of your responsibility
and that the validated parameters are adhered to during every cycle.
Please also observe the applicable legal requirements in your country as well
as the hygiene regulations of the hospital or clinic,especially with regard to the
additional requirements for the inactivation of prions.
6.1.2 Post-operative treatment
The post-operative treatment must be carried out immediately, no later than 30
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