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7.1 Soaking
Soaking must be made immediately after application (within a maximum of 2
hours). For this only use aldehyde-free disinfection agents (otherwise fixing of
blood contamination) with tested effectiveness (e.g. DGHM or FDA Approval,
respectively CE certification mark) which are suitable for instrument
disinfection and which are compatible with the instruments.
For preliminary removal of dirt residue it is possible, if necessary, to use plastic
fleece material or a plastic cleaning brush.
HF cable and handle
Do not prewash the HF cable and the handle in an ultrasonic bath.
IMPORTANT
The applied disinfection agent used for soaking is only for personnel
protection and cannot, after implemented cleaning, replace the disinfection
sequence carried out later.
7.2 Disassembly / Dismantling
Take-apart instruments must be disassembled for further cleaning (see
Section 6.4, page 30).
7.3 Cleaning / Disinfecting
A cleaning machine method should be used for cleaning and disinfection
(cleaning and disinfection equipment). Cleaning by hand is not
recommended due to the distinctly lower effectiveness. BOWA recommends
the use of a neutral to light alkaline cleaning agent, respectively cleaning
and disinfection agent, which does not contain any critical ingredients
(depending of concentration). Preferably alcoholic and/or aldehyde contents
should be used because the materials used by BOWA are less likely to be
affected. When alkaline cleaning agents are used (pH 9.5 – 11.5) it is
possible that discolouring will take place on the metallic surface. This does
not cause the product to be inoperable. Strong alkaline cleaning agents (pH
> 11.5) are to be avoided.
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CAUTION
Do not sterilize in hot air!
INFORMATION
Gas sterilization!
Owing to the fact that the outwards ventilation times were not
evaluated for this product gas sterilization is not recommended
.